Case Studies in Generalist Practice

by Rivas, Robert F.; Hull, Jr., Grafton H.

• ISBN13: 9780534521400
• ISBN10: 0534521401
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-16
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This book is a compilation of real cases submitted by social workers and faculty teaching social work courses. The cases help students understand how clients, issues, and agencies interact, as well as see how that understanding connects with the actual "doing" of generalist social work practice. The cases reflect a broad range of courses in the social work curriculum and the most current CSWE standards.

Table of Contents

Foreword

General Questions to Assist in Case Analysis

Part I: MICRO PRACTICE: INDIVIDUALS

1. The Case of Trent

2. The Case of Trent Revisited: A Single Subject Research Design

3. The Young Bears

4. Nalani Ethel: Social Work with a Hawaiian Woman and Her Family

5. Saundra Santiago

6. The Case of Mrs

Miller: A Long Engagement

7. Late Night with Bea Rosen

8. Substance Abuse as Problem or Symptom: The Smith Family

9. Una Rosa

Part II: MEZZO PRACTICE: FAMILIES AND GROUPS

10. Personal Growth and Self-Esteem through Cultural Spiritualism: A Native American Experience

11. In the Best Interest of the Child

12. Between Two Worlds

13. Sally's Saga

14. Brad: Consequences of a Dysfunctional Family

15. A Visit to Dwight's Hollow

16. No Mad Dog Looks: Group Work and Mediating Differences

17. Deanna's Dilemma

18. Ari and Simone: Notes from the Group

Part III: MACRO PRACTICE: COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

19. Project Homeless

20. Transitional Homes for Young Street Mothers

21. The Appointment Letters

22. The Evergreen Boys Ranch: A Story about Jack and Diane

23. The Willow River Developmental Disabilities Center

24. Self-Disclosure and Client Discrimination

25. Managing Margaret's Care

26. From Case to Cause: My Name is Jess Overton

27. Community Work with Refugees

28. When Life Changes in an Instant