Generalist Social Work Practice
An Empowering Approach
3rd Edition
Published on 16. October 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
510 pages
978-0-205-31951-0 (ISBN)
Description
This text is now well known as the first to incorporate the empowerment or strengths approach into the generalist (introductory) practice course.
The Third Edition continues to emphasize a generalist, empowerment-oriented approach to practice at all levels (individual, family, groups, organizations, and community). The revision has incorporated more information on cultural groups, including consideration of white privilege and added emphasis on developing cross-cultural skills (Chapter 3), and updated information on cultural group strengths (Chapter 9). There is also a renewed emphasis on larger systems including new frameworks for larger system assessment (Chapter 10) and more discussion of closure issues within larger systems (Chapter 16). Over 200 new resources have been added to update the research base and add breadth and depth to the consideration of empowerment-based practice.
The Third Edition continues to emphasize a generalist, empowerment-oriented approach to practice at all levels (individual, family, groups, organizations, and community). The revision has incorporated more information on cultural groups, including consideration of white privilege and added emphasis on developing cross-cultural skills (Chapter 3), and updated information on cultural group strengths (Chapter 9). There is also a renewed emphasis on larger systems including new frameworks for larger system assessment (Chapter 10) and more discussion of closure issues within larger systems (Chapter 16). Over 200 new resources have been added to update the research base and add breadth and depth to the consideration of empowerment-based practice.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
772 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-31951-0 (9780205319510)
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Karla Krogsrud Miley | Michael W. O'Melia | Brenda L. DuBois
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An Empowering Approach
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Content
Most chapters conclude with "Reflecting Back" and "Looking Forward." I.SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE PERSPECTIVES.
1.Generalist Social Work Practice.
Social Work Values and Purpose.
Generalist Social Work.
Social Work Functions and Roles.
2.The Ecosystems Perspective.
The Knowledge Base of Generalist Practice.
Key Perspectives for Empowering Practice.
The Ecosystems Perspective.
Human Systems.
Ecosystems: A Conceptual Framework for Practice.
3.Values and Multicultural Competence.
Frames of Reference.
Professional Values and Practice Principles.
Personal Values and Resources.
Multicultural Competence.
A Generalist View of Cultural Competence.
4.Strengths and Empowerment.
Strengths Perspective.
Empowerment.
Empowerment-Based Practice.
5.An Empowering Approach to Generalist Practice.
Elements of an Empowering Generalist Approach.
Phases and Processes of Empowering Practice.
Processes in Action: Practice Examples.
Maintaining Flexibility in Application.
II.THE DIALOGUE PHASE: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND DESCRIBING SITUATIONS.
6.Forming Partnerships.
Collaboration and Partnership.
Making Initial Contacts.
Qualities of Professional Partnerships.
Constructing Empowering Relationships.
Respecting Confidentiality.
7.Articulating Situations.
Empowering Dialogue.
Proactive Responding.
Exchanging Information.
Describing Situations.
Responding to Thoughts.
Responding to Feelings.
Special Issues in Responding.
Responding to Larger Client Systems.
8.Defining Directions.
Transforming Challenges into Directions.
Considering Client Motivation.
Collaborating with Clients Who Resist.
Cooperating with Mandated Clients.
Taking Priority Actions.
III.THE DISCOVERY PHASE: ASSESSING RESOURCES AND PLANNING CHANGE.
9.Identifying Strengths.
Infusing a Strengths Perspective.
Highlighting Strengths in General Functioning.
Solution-Focused Dialogue.
Recognizing Cultural Strengths.
Ethnic Group Strengths.
Strengths in Cultural Group Memberships.
Uncovering Strengths in Adversity.
10.Assessing Resource Capabilities.
Exploring Resource Systems.
Applying Theoretical Frameworks.
Organizing Assessment: Applying Ecosystemic Questions.
Using Assessment Tools.
Adding Viewpoints.
Assessing through Observation.
Recordkeeping.
11.Framing Solutions.
Collaborative Planning Processes.
Goals and Objectives.
Constructing Action Plans.
Contracting.
IV.THE DEVELOPMENT PHASE: IMPLEMENTING, EVALUATING, AND STABILIZING CHANGE.
12.Activating Resources.
Applying Generalist Intervention Skills.
Maintaining Progress in the Action Plan.
Developing Power.
Changing Perspectives.
Managing Resources.
Educating.
13.Creating Alliances.
The Power of Alliances.
Developing Alliances through Groups.
Strengthening Natural Support Alliances.
Case Management: Client-Service Alliances.
Organizational Alliances for Service Delivery.
Professional Support Networks.
14.Expanding Opportunities.
Opportunities: Keys to Empowerment.
Resource Expansion.
Community Change.
Policy Development.
Social Activism and Social Advocacy.
Legislative Advocacy.
Resources for Professionals.
15.Recognizing Success.
Social Work Evaluation and Research.
Practice Evaluation.
Research.
Single-System Designs.
Action Research.
16.Integrating Gains.
Social Work Endings.
Completing Contracts.
Closing with Referral.
Responding to Clients' Discontinuation of Services.
When Clients Die.
Resolving Relationships with Larger Systems.
Endings Are Beginnings.
Epilogue.
Glossary.
Appendix A: NASW Code of Ethics.
Appendix B: The Northside Community.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
1.Generalist Social Work Practice.
Social Work Values and Purpose.
Generalist Social Work.
Social Work Functions and Roles.
2.The Ecosystems Perspective.
The Knowledge Base of Generalist Practice.
Key Perspectives for Empowering Practice.
The Ecosystems Perspective.
Human Systems.
Ecosystems: A Conceptual Framework for Practice.
3.Values and Multicultural Competence.
Frames of Reference.
Professional Values and Practice Principles.
Personal Values and Resources.
Multicultural Competence.
A Generalist View of Cultural Competence.
4.Strengths and Empowerment.
Strengths Perspective.
Empowerment.
Empowerment-Based Practice.
5.An Empowering Approach to Generalist Practice.
Elements of an Empowering Generalist Approach.
Phases and Processes of Empowering Practice.
Processes in Action: Practice Examples.
Maintaining Flexibility in Application.
II.THE DIALOGUE PHASE: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND DESCRIBING SITUATIONS.
6.Forming Partnerships.
Collaboration and Partnership.
Making Initial Contacts.
Qualities of Professional Partnerships.
Constructing Empowering Relationships.
Respecting Confidentiality.
7.Articulating Situations.
Empowering Dialogue.
Proactive Responding.
Exchanging Information.
Describing Situations.
Responding to Thoughts.
Responding to Feelings.
Special Issues in Responding.
Responding to Larger Client Systems.
8.Defining Directions.
Transforming Challenges into Directions.
Considering Client Motivation.
Collaborating with Clients Who Resist.
Cooperating with Mandated Clients.
Taking Priority Actions.
III.THE DISCOVERY PHASE: ASSESSING RESOURCES AND PLANNING CHANGE.
9.Identifying Strengths.
Infusing a Strengths Perspective.
Highlighting Strengths in General Functioning.
Solution-Focused Dialogue.
Recognizing Cultural Strengths.
Ethnic Group Strengths.
Strengths in Cultural Group Memberships.
Uncovering Strengths in Adversity.
10.Assessing Resource Capabilities.
Exploring Resource Systems.
Applying Theoretical Frameworks.
Organizing Assessment: Applying Ecosystemic Questions.
Using Assessment Tools.
Adding Viewpoints.
Assessing through Observation.
Recordkeeping.
11.Framing Solutions.
Collaborative Planning Processes.
Goals and Objectives.
Constructing Action Plans.
Contracting.
IV.THE DEVELOPMENT PHASE: IMPLEMENTING, EVALUATING, AND STABILIZING CHANGE.
12.Activating Resources.
Applying Generalist Intervention Skills.
Maintaining Progress in the Action Plan.
Developing Power.
Changing Perspectives.
Managing Resources.
Educating.
13.Creating Alliances.
The Power of Alliances.
Developing Alliances through Groups.
Strengthening Natural Support Alliances.
Case Management: Client-Service Alliances.
Organizational Alliances for Service Delivery.
Professional Support Networks.
14.Expanding Opportunities.
Opportunities: Keys to Empowerment.
Resource Expansion.
Community Change.
Policy Development.
Social Activism and Social Advocacy.
Legislative Advocacy.
Resources for Professionals.
15.Recognizing Success.
Social Work Evaluation and Research.
Practice Evaluation.
Research.
Single-System Designs.
Action Research.
16.Integrating Gains.
Social Work Endings.
Completing Contracts.
Closing with Referral.
Responding to Clients' Discontinuation of Services.
When Clients Die.
Resolving Relationships with Larger Systems.
Endings Are Beginnings.
Epilogue.
Glossary.
Appendix A: NASW Code of Ethics.
Appendix B: The Northside Community.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.