Direct Practice in Social Work
Published on 6. April 2005
Book
Hardback
544 pages
978-0-205-40162-8 (ISBN)
Description
This highly readable direct practice text offers a practical introduction to the theories and skills necessary to engage in effective, strengths-based practice.
Developed specifically to address the issues facing students as they prepare for direct practice in today's world, Direct Practice for Social Work interweaves diversity and social justice through out the chapters and teaches students how to make the connections between major theories and real-world situations. Written in an engaging style by experienced authors, this text encourages the development of students' critical thinking skills while demonstrating the practical applications of theory. Highlights include chapters opening case studies, additional case studies in each chapter, and more modeled responses, sample dialogues and exercises than are found anywhere else. Comprehensive coverage of the major theories and adherence to CSWE guidelines make this text an invaluable addition to any professional social work educational or professional library.
Developed specifically to address the issues facing students as they prepare for direct practice in today's world, Direct Practice for Social Work interweaves diversity and social justice through out the chapters and teaches students how to make the connections between major theories and real-world situations. Written in an engaging style by experienced authors, this text encourages the development of students' critical thinking skills while demonstrating the practical applications of theory. Highlights include chapters opening case studies, additional case studies in each chapter, and more modeled responses, sample dialogues and exercises than are found anywhere else. Comprehensive coverage of the major theories and adherence to CSWE guidelines make this text an invaluable addition to any professional social work educational or professional library.
Reviews / Votes
"This text is clearly ahead of Hepworth in terms of diversity, on the HIPPA information, and on NASW Ethics... there is much more emphasis on empowerment and the strengths perspective." -Larry Livingston, University of Illinois-Springfield "The writing is engaging...the addition of 2-color and other graphics enhance the readability, reader engagement, and user-friendliness." -Chrystal C. Ramirez Barranti, PhD, California State University, Sacramento"Chapters are well-written, stimulating and full of content. They are written with down-to-earth, realistic examples to capture student interests. With regards to the CWSE Standards, the text meets or exceeds the standards. Many of the chapters directly discuss the standards tell students why they are important and how the text tries to meet those standards...Clearly written...comprehensive...interesting, illustrative examples... Emphasis on strengths perspective...Strong consideration of diversity...Well-organized." -Nancy Udolph, Ashland University
"Coverage of diversity and diverse client populations is introduced through case examples." -Susan Mittendorf, Ph.D., Louisiana State University
"Writing style and voice are compatible. This is a very readable text. Having 14 chapters is great." -Robert M. Ortega, University of Michigan
"The textbook is a very difficult genre to work in, and the authors did well to present a lot of material and keep it as interesting as possible...Strengths include the overt inclusion of major clinical theories and readable, interesting perspectives presented in enough detail to be useful. Key social work material is presented well and without preaching or unnecessarily denigrating other perspectives some texts fall into." -Daniel Coleman, Portland State University
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
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Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1007 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-40162-8 (9780205401628)
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Content
Each chapter concludes with "Applications to Practice," "Summary," and "Navigating Direct Practice."
I. INTRODUCTION.
1. Direct Practice in Social Work.
Purpose and Function of Social Work.
Defining Social Work Practice.
Historical Perspectives on Social.
Work Practice.
Generalist Practice and the Generalist Perspective.
Defining Direct Practice.
Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Practice.
Direct Practice Roles.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Leon Ginsberg.
Knowledge, Skills, and Values for Direct Practice.
Design of the Text.
2. Theoretical Perspectives on Direct Practice: An Overview.
Direct Practice Skills.
The Effectiveness of Direct Practice.
Common Elements in Effective Practice.
Theories and Models.
Five Domains for Understanding Human Behavior.
Selection of a Domain.
An Integrative Model.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Zoe Minor.
Strengths versus Problem Perspective.
Review of Theories.
Behavioral Theories.
General Systems Theory.
Person-Centered Theory.
3. Values, Ethics, and Ethical Dilemmas.
The Role of Values in Social Work.
Personal versus Professional Values.
Critical Social Work Values.
The Social Work Code of Ethics.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD:Fredrick G. Reamer.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to Clients.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities in Practice Settings.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities as Professionals.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to the Social Work Profession.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society.
Managing Ethical Dilemmas.
An Ethical Decision-Making Process.
The Ethical Principles Screen.
Ethical Complaints.
II. THE HELPING PROCESS.
4. Basic Skills for Engagement.
Listening.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Della Marshall.
Silence.
Facilitative Conditions.
Paraphrasing.
Summarizing.
Clarifying.
Clarifying Responses.
Questioning.
Socratic Questions.
5. Knowledge and Skills for Assessment.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
Assessment in Social Work Practice.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Kim Jeanson.
Three Major Tasks of Assessment.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.1: Developing Rapport.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.2: Assessment.
Using the Inner and Outer Forces Model.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.3: Assessment.
Using the Strengths Perspective.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.4: Using the DSM Task-Centered Assessment Models.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.5: Using Task-Centered Assessment.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.6: Assessment of Substance Abuse.
6. Knowledge and Skills for Planning.
Counseling Contracts.
Identifying and Choosing Goals.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Maria Janet Rodriguez.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
Identifying Tasks and Priorities.
Planning for Effective Communication.
Characteristics of Effective Goals.
Cultural and Diversity Issues in Planning.
7. Knowledge and Skills for Intervention.
Ego Psychology Therapy and Techniques.
Behavioral Therapy and Techniques.
Modeling Techniques from Social Learning Theory.
Techniques from Cognitive Therapy.
CASE EXAMPLE 7.1: Educating Clients.
CASE EXAMPLE 7.2: Mastery and Pleasure.
Person-Centered Therapy.
Systems Theory, Therapy, and Applied Techniques.
Strengths-Related Therapy and Techniques.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Jessica Whitney.
Solution-Focused Therapy.
Multicultural Techniques.
8. Developing Clients Coping Skills.
Cognitive Therapy.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
Assertiveness Training.
Anger Management.
Stress Management.
Crisis Management Strategies.
Spiritual and Humanistic Strategies.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Edward R. Canda.
Other Life Management Strategies.
Cultural and Diversity Issues.
9. Empowerment and Strengths-Based Practice.
Empowerment Guidelines.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.1: Empowering Conversation Strengths Based Practice.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.2: The Martinez Family.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.3: The Gerry Family.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.4: Kingston Neighborhood.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.5: Terri Jones.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.6: Nora Davis.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.7: Empowering Responses to Client Statements.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Dennis Saleebey.
Empowerment of Women.
Empowerment of Older Individuals.
Empowerment of Gays and Lesbians.
Empowerment of People of Color.
10. Strengthening.
Family Functioning.
Family Therapy.
General Systems Concepts.
Unique Models.
Practice with Families.
CASE EXAMPLE 10.1: Family Telephone Call with Non-Voluntary Client.
CASE EXAMPLE 10.2: Refocusing.
Responsibility in the Family.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Dorothy S. Becvar.
11. Improving.
Group Functioning.
Group Work.
Types of Group Work.
Group Development.
CASE EXAMPLE 11.1: Middle Group Stage.
CASE EXAMPLE 11.2: Ending Group Stage.
Multicultural Issues in Group Work.
12. Intervention with Larger Systems.
Identify Barriers.
Case Management and Coordination.
Advocacy Roles.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Paula Allen-Meares.
Other Environmental Challenges.
Other Environmental Change Strategies.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
Cultural and Diversity Issues.
13. Knowledge and Skills for Evaluation.
Defining Evaluation.
Rationale for Evaluation.
Ethical Issues in Evaluation.
Evaluation Approaches for Direct Practice.
Limitations Inherent in Practice Evaluation.
Goal-Attainment Scaling.
Target-Problem Scaling.
Task-Achievement Scaling.
Satisfaction Studies.
Quality Assurance.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Barry Cournoyer.
Group Designs.
Experimental Design.
Pretest-PostTest Control Group Design.
Posttest-Only Control Group Design.
Quasi-Experimental Designs.
Nonequivalent Control Groups.
Time Series Designs.
Multiple Time Series Designs.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Group Designs.
Cultural and Diversity Issues in Evaluation.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
General Recommendations.
14. Knowledge and Skills of Termination.
Different Views of Termination.
General Termination Guidelines.
Types of Termination.
The General Tasks of Termination.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: John Nickisson.
Planning for the Ending.
Maintenance/Stabilization of Change.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
A Short-Term Treatment Approach to Termination.
Cultural and Diversity Issues.
Appendix A: Writing Skills for Social Workers.
Appendix B: Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
References.
Name Index.
Subject Index.
I. INTRODUCTION.
1. Direct Practice in Social Work.
Purpose and Function of Social Work.
Defining Social Work Practice.
Historical Perspectives on Social.
Work Practice.
Generalist Practice and the Generalist Perspective.
Defining Direct Practice.
Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Practice.
Direct Practice Roles.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Leon Ginsberg.
Knowledge, Skills, and Values for Direct Practice.
Design of the Text.
2. Theoretical Perspectives on Direct Practice: An Overview.
Direct Practice Skills.
The Effectiveness of Direct Practice.
Common Elements in Effective Practice.
Theories and Models.
Five Domains for Understanding Human Behavior.
Selection of a Domain.
An Integrative Model.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Zoe Minor.
Strengths versus Problem Perspective.
Review of Theories.
Behavioral Theories.
General Systems Theory.
Person-Centered Theory.
3. Values, Ethics, and Ethical Dilemmas.
The Role of Values in Social Work.
Personal versus Professional Values.
Critical Social Work Values.
The Social Work Code of Ethics.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD:Fredrick G. Reamer.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to Clients.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities in Practice Settings.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities as Professionals.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to the Social Work Profession.
Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society.
Managing Ethical Dilemmas.
An Ethical Decision-Making Process.
The Ethical Principles Screen.
Ethical Complaints.
II. THE HELPING PROCESS.
4. Basic Skills for Engagement.
Listening.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Della Marshall.
Silence.
Facilitative Conditions.
Paraphrasing.
Summarizing.
Clarifying.
Clarifying Responses.
Questioning.
Socratic Questions.
5. Knowledge and Skills for Assessment.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
Assessment in Social Work Practice.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Kim Jeanson.
Three Major Tasks of Assessment.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.1: Developing Rapport.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.2: Assessment.
Using the Inner and Outer Forces Model.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.3: Assessment.
Using the Strengths Perspective.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.4: Using the DSM Task-Centered Assessment Models.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.5: Using Task-Centered Assessment.
CASE EXAMPLE 5.6: Assessment of Substance Abuse.
6. Knowledge and Skills for Planning.
Counseling Contracts.
Identifying and Choosing Goals.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Maria Janet Rodriguez.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
Identifying Tasks and Priorities.
Planning for Effective Communication.
Characteristics of Effective Goals.
Cultural and Diversity Issues in Planning.
7. Knowledge and Skills for Intervention.
Ego Psychology Therapy and Techniques.
Behavioral Therapy and Techniques.
Modeling Techniques from Social Learning Theory.
Techniques from Cognitive Therapy.
CASE EXAMPLE 7.1: Educating Clients.
CASE EXAMPLE 7.2: Mastery and Pleasure.
Person-Centered Therapy.
Systems Theory, Therapy, and Applied Techniques.
Strengths-Related Therapy and Techniques.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Jessica Whitney.
Solution-Focused Therapy.
Multicultural Techniques.
8. Developing Clients Coping Skills.
Cognitive Therapy.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
Assertiveness Training.
Anger Management.
Stress Management.
Crisis Management Strategies.
Spiritual and Humanistic Strategies.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Edward R. Canda.
Other Life Management Strategies.
Cultural and Diversity Issues.
9. Empowerment and Strengths-Based Practice.
Empowerment Guidelines.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.1: Empowering Conversation Strengths Based Practice.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.2: The Martinez Family.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.3: The Gerry Family.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.4: Kingston Neighborhood.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.5: Terri Jones.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.6: Nora Davis.
CASE EXAMPLE 9.7: Empowering Responses to Client Statements.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Dennis Saleebey.
Empowerment of Women.
Empowerment of Older Individuals.
Empowerment of Gays and Lesbians.
Empowerment of People of Color.
10. Strengthening.
Family Functioning.
Family Therapy.
General Systems Concepts.
Unique Models.
Practice with Families.
CASE EXAMPLE 10.1: Family Telephone Call with Non-Voluntary Client.
CASE EXAMPLE 10.2: Refocusing.
Responsibility in the Family.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Dorothy S. Becvar.
11. Improving.
Group Functioning.
Group Work.
Types of Group Work.
Group Development.
CASE EXAMPLE 11.1: Middle Group Stage.
CASE EXAMPLE 11.2: Ending Group Stage.
Multicultural Issues in Group Work.
12. Intervention with Larger Systems.
Identify Barriers.
Case Management and Coordination.
Advocacy Roles.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Paula Allen-Meares.
Other Environmental Challenges.
Other Environmental Change Strategies.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
Cultural and Diversity Issues.
13. Knowledge and Skills for Evaluation.
Defining Evaluation.
Rationale for Evaluation.
Ethical Issues in Evaluation.
Evaluation Approaches for Direct Practice.
Limitations Inherent in Practice Evaluation.
Goal-Attainment Scaling.
Target-Problem Scaling.
Task-Achievement Scaling.
Satisfaction Studies.
Quality Assurance.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Barry Cournoyer.
Group Designs.
Experimental Design.
Pretest-PostTest Control Group Design.
Posttest-Only Control Group Design.
Quasi-Experimental Designs.
Nonequivalent Control Groups.
Time Series Designs.
Multiple Time Series Designs.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Group Designs.
Cultural and Diversity Issues in Evaluation.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
General Recommendations.
14. Knowledge and Skills of Termination.
Different Views of Termination.
General Termination Guidelines.
Types of Termination.
The General Tasks of Termination.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: John Nickisson.
Planning for the Ending.
Maintenance/Stabilization of Change.
APPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE.
A Short-Term Treatment Approach to Termination.
Cultural and Diversity Issues.
Appendix A: Writing Skills for Social Workers.
Appendix B: Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
References.
Name Index.
Subject Index.