Practicing Rural Social Work
Published on 1. June 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-0-19-061632-8 (ISBN)
Description
How do we define rural social work? How is rural social work practice different from practice in urban settings? Why is rural social work practice sometimes seen as complex and difficult to understand?
Within the conversation surrounding rural social work, there is a consistent focus on theoretical arguments, definitions, and political concerns, and a limited discussion of direct practice. This book speaks directly to practice concerns as they apply to rural environments at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. The authors use a generalist model of practice and apply systems and person-in-environment theories to help readers develop a more sophisticated understanding of general problems and concerns found in rural communities. To truly respond to the well-being of rural residents, rural social workers need to learn to identify and implement opportunities for growth, development, health, and welfare. This book encourages critical thinking, careful reflection, and self-directed learning so as to foster real, positive, sustainable social change in rural environments.
Within the conversation surrounding rural social work, there is a consistent focus on theoretical arguments, definitions, and political concerns, and a limited discussion of direct practice. This book speaks directly to practice concerns as they apply to rural environments at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. The authors use a generalist model of practice and apply systems and person-in-environment theories to help readers develop a more sophisticated understanding of general problems and concerns found in rural communities. To truly respond to the well-being of rural residents, rural social workers need to learn to identify and implement opportunities for growth, development, health, and welfare. This book encourages critical thinking, careful reflection, and self-directed learning so as to foster real, positive, sustainable social change in rural environments.
Reviews / Votes
Practicing Rural Social Work is an articulate and insightful portrait of the strengths, challenges, and opportunities one may find in rural America. The authors provide an engaging combination of critical topics for rural social work as well as detailed, real-life vignettes and case studies that will expand any reader's understanding of the field." - Nancylee Stewart, Portland State UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
259 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-061632-8 (9780190616328)
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Persons
Paul Force-Emery Mackie (MSW, Washington University in St. Louis; PhD, University of Denver) is professor of social work at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He currently serves as President of the National Association for Rural Mental Health (NARMH) (2015-2017) and has been on the NARMH Board of Directors since 2009. He has written extensively on rural behavioral health labor force challenges and issues.
Kimberly Zammitt (BSW, MSW, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Jackson State University) is associate professor of social work at Minnesota State University, Mankato. With over ten years of clinical social work practice experience in the fields of community mental health, child and adolescent mental health, and geriatric mental health, Zammitt worked throughout the state of Mississippi establishing behavioral health services in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. She served as clinical social worker and training specialist working to bring mental health services to individuals, families, and groups in remote rural areas in Mississippi.
Michelle Alvarez (MSW, University of Maryland at Baltimore; EdD, Nova Southeastern University) is associate dean of Social Sciences, College of Online and Continuing Education at Southern New Hampshire University. She taught in two rural MSW programs at Minnesota State University, Mankato and the University of Southern Indiana. She was the co-coordinator for field at MSU, M and appreciated the support from many agencies who were spread out across the rural towns in Minnesota and surrounding states.
Kimberly Zammitt (BSW, MSW, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Jackson State University) is associate professor of social work at Minnesota State University, Mankato. With over ten years of clinical social work practice experience in the fields of community mental health, child and adolescent mental health, and geriatric mental health, Zammitt worked throughout the state of Mississippi establishing behavioral health services in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. She served as clinical social worker and training specialist working to bring mental health services to individuals, families, and groups in remote rural areas in Mississippi.
Michelle Alvarez (MSW, University of Maryland at Baltimore; EdD, Nova Southeastern University) is associate dean of Social Sciences, College of Online and Continuing Education at Southern New Hampshire University. She taught in two rural MSW programs at Minnesota State University, Mankato and the University of Southern Indiana. She was the co-coordinator for field at MSU, M and appreciated the support from many agencies who were spread out across the rural towns in Minnesota and surrounding states.
Author
Professor of Social WorkProfessor of Social Work, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Associate Professor of Social WorkAssociate Professor of Social Work, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Associate Dean of Social Sciences, College of Online and Continuing EducationAssociate Dean of Social Sciences, College of Online and Continuing Education, Southern New Hampshire University
Content
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Introduction to Rural Social Work
- Chapter 2. Rural Social Work at the Micro Level
- Chapter 3. Rural Mezzo Social Work: Social Work Practice with Groups and Natural Helping Networks
- Chapter 4. Rural Social Work at the Macro Level
- Chapter 5. Beyond the Basics: Other Issues Facing Social Workers in Rural Areas
- Chapter 6. Looking Forward
- References
- Index