Generalist Social Work Practice: A Worktext

by Charles H. Zastrow, Sarah L. Hessenauer

Overview

Charles Zastrow - a leader in the field for over forty years - combines the key components of traditional and contemporary approaches to teaching social work practice into one comprehensive volume in the twelfth edition of this classic text. Generalist Social Work Practice presents the knowledge, values, and skills needed for entry-level social work practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities. The text describes a variety of approaches to social work practice including assessment, intervention, and evaluation. A large number of skill building exercises are included so that readers can practice applying theoretical concepts. This book provides the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for students to become change agents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780190093433
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	12/30/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	400
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Charles H. Zastrow, Professor Emeritus in Social Work, University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, Sarah L. Hessenauer Associate Professor in Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Charles H. Zastrow, LCSW, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater. He is the author or co-author of Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, Social Work with Groups, Social Problems: Issues and Solutions, and Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment. In 2018, the National Association of Social Workers awarded him the distinction of being a "Social Work Pioneer." Sarah L. Hessenauer, LCSW, PhD, is Associate Professor in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She has worked as a practitioner and administrator in a variety of mental health and addictions agencies. She is coauthor of Social Work with Groups, and Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments 1. Overview of Social Work Practice Roles Performed by Social Workers The Relationship between Social Work and Social Welfare A Systems Perspective The Medical Model Versus the Ecological Model of Human Behavior Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels of Practice Knowledge, Skills, and Values Needed for Social Work Practice Social Work Competencies Text Objectives Which Intervention Strategies Should Social Workers Learn? Summary Exercises 2. Surviving and Enjoying Social Work Learning Objectives Students' Common Concerns Burnout, Stress, and Stress Management Enjoying Social Work and Your Life Summary Exercises 3. Social Work Values Learning Objectives Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work Value Dilemmas in Social Work Knowledge and Values Value Dilemmas of Clients and Social Workers Respect for the Dignity and Uniqueness of Individuals The Client's Right to Self-Determination Confidentiality New Technologies and Social Work Evidence-Based Practice Other Resources Summary Exercises 4. Assessment Learning Objectives Components of an Assessment The Strengths Perspective Sources of Information Knowledge Used in Making an Assessment Environmental Systems Emphasis Attending to Bio-Psycho-Social and Cultural Components in Assessment Guides for Assessing Problem Systems Summary Exercises 5. Social Work with Individuals: Interviewing Learning Objectives Three Types of Social Work Interviews Opening the First Interview Closing an Interview Questioning Being Aware of Microaggressions The Place of the Interview Note Taking Safety Guidelines for Social Workers Audio and Video Recording Video Recording for Training Purposes Summary Exercises 6. Social Work with Individuals: Problem Solving and Intervening Learning Objectives Working with Clients from the Social Worker's Perspective Clients' Reactions to Having a Personal Problem Working with a Social Worker from the Client's Perspective Summary Exercises 7. Social Work with Groups: Types of Groups and Guidelines for Leading Them Learning Objectives Types of Groups Group Development Leadership Theory Social Power Bases in Groups Personal Goals and Group Goals Group Norms Conformity Group Size How to Start, Lead, Terminate, and Evaluate Groups Conflict and Creativity Strategies for Resolving Conflicts Handling Disruptive Behavior Co-facilitating Groups Ending a Session Online Groups Evaluating a Group Legal Safeguards for Group Facilitators Summary Exercises 8. Social Work with Families Learning Objectives Social Work with Families Diversity of Family Forms Societal Functions of Families Family Assessment Aspects of Families for Workers to Focus On Family Problems and Social Work Services Summary Exercises 9. Social Work with Organizations Learning Objectives Understanding How to Work in an Organization Generalist Skills for Working in Organizations Culturally Effective Organizations Value Orientations in Organizational Decision Making Organizations and Self-Care Summary 10. Social Work Community Practice Learning Objectives Community and Community Practice A Brief History of Community Practice Models of Community Practice Engage With and Assess Your Community Force Field Analysis Generalist Community Practice Skills Community Assets Intervention Approach Evidence-Based Interventions and Evaluations with Communities Summary Exercises 11. Practice Evaluation and Program Evaluation Learning Objectives Formative Evaluation Process Evaluation Outcome Evaluation Program Evaluation Evidence-Based Practice The Ethics of Evaluation Summary Exercises 12. Social Work Practice with Diverse Individuals, Families, Groups, and Communities Learning Objectives Definitions of Key Terms Cultural Humility Generalist Skills for Working with Diverse Individuals, Families, Groups, and Communities Macro Social Work Practice For Addressing Diversity Summary Exercises 13. Spirituality and Religion in Social Work Practice Learning Objectives Spirituality and Religion Rationale for the Use of Spirituality and Religion in Social Work Practice Spiritual and Religious Assessments of Clients NASW Code of Ethics and Religion Spiritual and Religious Interventions with Clients Social Work and Religion in Limited Partnership Religion, Spirituality, Mindfulness and Self-Care in Social Work Summary Exercises 14. Transitions and Ending In Social Work Practice Learning Objectives Transitioning Clients to Another Service Termination Social Worker's Feelings Related to Termination Termination from Organizations and Communities Next Steps Summary Exercises Appendix Section 1: Rational Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Section 2: Behavior Therapy Section 3: Reality Therapy Section 4: Prominent Specific Intervention Techniques References Index