Generalist Social Work Practice - Softcover

Gasker, Janice A.

 
9781506379197: Generalist Social Work Practice

Synopsis

Generalist Social Work Practice provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to serve clients across micro, mezzo and macro areas of practice. Author Janice Gasker brings a focus on self-reflection as the first stage in the planned change process and writes with the perspective that we consider work at all levels of practice simultaneously rather than in isolation. In accordance with the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set forth by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), the planned change process is presented as dynamic and interactive, providing students with a clear understanding of how each stage of the planned change process can be utilized at any point when serving a client system. The text spotlights the distinctive characteristics of the worker—their values, attitudes, and experiences—that may influence client interaction. The text also includes case studies, collaborative learning exercises, and critical thinking questions to help students apply concepts to practice.

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About the Author

Janice Gasker has studied and taught social work at all levels. She has been teaching generalist social practice for over 20 years, and is currently the BSW program director at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She has co-authored a MSW and a DSW curriculum, and has authored a number of CSWE self-studies, including those required for initial accreditation and multiple reaffirmations.

Janice has also consulted with other universities on building their self-study on generalist curricula.  She has published numerous articles and authored two books on childhood sexual abuse.

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