Applying Theory to Generalist Social Work Practice

Introduction 1 Chapter 1 The Role of Theories in Social Work Practice 7 Introduction 8 What Is Theory? 8 The Relevance of Studying Theory for Aspiring Social Workers 10 Case Example 12 Evidence-Based Practice 13 Further Debates 17 Theoretical Integration 19 Common Elements 22 Implementation of Theory: The Role of Microskills 23 Conclusion 25 Resources for Students 25 References 26 Chapter 2 Ecological and Systems Theories 27 Introduction 28 A Historical Discussion of Ecological and Systems Theories 28 Key Concepts 31 Theoretical Principles 34 Application of Ecological and Systems Theories Within Social Work Practice 39 Case Example 43 Stories From the Field 50 Student Application of Skills 51 Strengths and Limitations of Ecological and Systems Theories 53 Conclusion 54 Resources for Students 54 References 55 Chapter 3 The Strengths Perspective 56 Introduction 57 A Social Work History Lesson 58 Key Concepts 60 Theoretical Principles 64 Application of the Strengths Perspective Within Social Work Practice 68 Case Example 71 Stories From the Field 75 Student Application of Skills 76 Strengths and Limitations of the Strengths Perspective 77 Conclusion 79 Resources for Students 79 References 79 Chapter 4 The Task-Centered Model 82 Introduction 83 A Historical Discussion of the Task-Centered Model 83 Theoretical Principles 85 Application of the Task-Centered Model Within Social Work Practice 87 Middle Phase: Intervention 89 Case Example 92 Stories From the Field 95 Student Application of Skills 97 Strengths and Limitations of the Task-Centered Model 98 Conclusion 98 Resources for Students 99 References 99 Chapter 5 Conflict Theory 100 Introduction 101 A Historical Discussion of Conflict Theory 102 Macro Practice Case Example 107 Mezzo Practice Case Example 109 Application of Conflict Theory Within Social Work Practice 110 Stories From the Field 114 Student Application of Skills 116 Strengths and Limitations of Conflict Theory 117 Conclusion 118 Resources for Students 118 References 119 Chapter 6 Humanism and Client-Centered Theory 120 Introduction 121 A Historical Discussion of Client-Centered Theory 121 Key Concepts 123 Theoretical Principles 126 Stories From the Field 128 Application of Client-Centered Theory Within Social Work Practice 130 Case Example 135 Student Application of Skills 138 Strengths and Limitations of Client-Centered Theory 139 Conclusion 140 Resources for Students 141 References 141 Chapter 7 Cognitive and Behavioral Theories 143 Introduction 144 A Historical Discussion of Behaviorism and Cognitive Theory 145 Key Concepts 148 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 151 Application of CBT Within Social Work Practice 153 Stories From the Field 157 Case Example 159 Student Application of Skills 162 Strengths and Limitations of Cognitive and Behavioral Theories 163 Conclusion 165 Resources for Students 165 References 166 Chapter 8 Empowerment Theory 167 Introduction 168 A Historical Discussion of Empowerment Theory 169 Development of Empowerment in Social Work 170 Theoretical Principles 173 Application of Empowerment Theory Within Social Work Practice 175 Case Example 177 Stories From the Field 180 Student Application of Skills 182 Strengths and Limitations of Empowerment Theory 183 Conclusion 184 Resources for Students 184 References 185 Chapter 9 Narrative Theory 186 Introduction 187 A Historical Discussion of Narrative Theory 188 Key Concepts 189 Theoretical Principles 193 Application of Narrative Theory Within Social Work Practice 195 Case Example 200 Stories From the Field 203 Student Application of Skills 205 Strengths and Limitations of Narrative Theory 207 Conclusion 208 Resources for Students 208 References 209 Chapter 10 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy 210 Introduction 211 A Historical Discussion of SFBT 211 Theoretical Principles of SFBT 212 Application of SFBT Within Social Work Practice 216 Case Example 221 Stories From the Field 225 Student Application of Skills 226 Strengths and Limitations of SFBT 227 Conclusion 228 Resources for Students 228 References 229 Chapter 11 Crisis Theory 230 Introduction 230 A Historical Discussion of Crisis Theory 232 Levels of Crisis 235 Stages of Experiencing and Resolving a Crisis 236 Case Example 237 The Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and Management Protocol 239 Stories From the Field 239 Student Application of Skills 241 Strengths and Limitations of Crisis Theory 242 Conclusion 242 Resources for Students 243 References 243 Chapter 12 Feminist and Critical Theories 245 Andrea N. Cimino, MSW, PhD Introduction 246 Historical Foundation and Overview of Critical Theory 246 Theoretical Principles of Critical Theory 247 Historical Foundation and Overview of Feminist Theory 249 Theoretical Principles of Feminist Theory 250 Similarities and Differences 252 Key Concepts 253 Principles of Feminist and Critical Theories Within Social Work Practice 256 Application of Feminist and Critical Theories Within Social Work Practice 257 Case Example 262 Stories From the Field 265 Student Application of Skills 267 Strengths and Limitations of Feminist and Critical Theory Approaches 268 Conclusion 269 Resources for Students 270 References 270 Chapter 13 Transtheoretical Model 272 Introduction 272 A Historical Discussion of TTM 273 Key Concepts 274 Theoretical Principles 277 Stages of Change 278 Motivational Interviewing 282 Application of TTM Within Social Work Practice 285 Case Example 288 Stories From the Field 292 Student Application of Skills 294 Strengths and Limitations of TTM and Motivational Interviewing 295 Conclusion 295 Resources for Students 296 References 296 Chapter 14 Theory and Practice: Pulling It All Together 298 Acknowledgments 303 About the Authors 305 Author Index 307 Subject Index 311