Understanding Generalist Practice - Hardcover

Kirst-Ashman, Karen; Hull Jr., Grafton H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0830414800 ISBN 13: 9780830414802

Publisher: Nelson-Hall, Inc, 1999

Synopsis

Organized around the authors' coherent and cohesive Generalist Intervention Model, this introductory guide to generalist social work practice provides students with the knowledge and skills they will need to work with individuals and families and the foundation knowledge from a generalist perspective to work with groups, communities, and organizations. It explores the links between micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work practice and reflects the latest EPAS standards with empowerment and strengths perspectives for partnering with clients.

About this title

Review:

"The book by Kirst-Ashman/Hull, UNDERSTANDING GENERALIST PRACTICE, has been a valuable assistance in the teaching of generalist practice skills, and the new edition continues to improve...The emphasis on critical thinking skills is SO important along with the curriculum development in line with CSWE's guidelines. The author is clearly a practicing social worker who draws from live, current experience in providing examples and a sound practice base in presenting strategy. Hats off to Kirst-Ashman/Hull for enhancing and providing a good text in a field where 'the rubber meets the road.' Throughout, the focus is practical, pointed, and easily applied by the beginner."

About the Author:

Grafton Hull is Professor Emeritus at the University of Utah College of Social Work where he founded and directed the College's B.S.W. Program. He has 38 years of experience teaching at B.S.W., M.S.W. and Ph.D. levels. His practice experience includes work in human service agencies providing mental health, child welfare and juvenile justice programs. He holds a B.S. in Sociology, an M.S.W. and an Ed.D. in Counseling, Guidance and Personnel Services. Dr. Hull is the author or co-author of nine texts and numerous articles in social work journals. He has provided consultation on accreditation and program development to over 50 B.S.W. and M.S.W. programs in the U.S. and Canada. He has served on the CSWE Board of Directors, Commission on Accreditation, Nominations Committee and as a site visitor. He also served as Secretary and President of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD), from which he received the Significant Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. Among his awards is the Mary Shields McPhee Memorial Award for Faculty Excellence in Research from the University of Utah College of Social Work. His biography is listed in WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Nelson-Hall, Inc
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0830414800
• ISBN 13: 9780830414802
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 74