Generalist Social Work Practice : An Empowering Approach

by Miley, Karla Krogsrud; O'Melia, Michael W.; DuBois, Brenda L.

• ISBN13: 9780205684106
• ISBN10: 0205684106
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

With its focus on empowerment and extensive coverage of ethics and values,Generalist Social Work Practice, 6/e, provides excellent coverage of: evidence-based practice, policy practice, social justice and human rights, end-of-life-care, diversity and special population groups, including immigrants, veterans, and older adults.

Table of Contents

Social Work Practice Perspectives

Generalist

Social Work Practice

Social Work Values and Purpose

Human Dignity and Worth

Social Justice

Defining Social Work

Achieving the Purpose of Social Work Generalist

Social Work Levels of Intervention in Generalist Practice

Policy and Generalist Practice

Research in Generalist Practice

Advantages of a Multifaceted Approach

Social Work Functions and Roles Consultancy

Resource Management Education

Integrating Generalist Functions

Assessing Your Competence

Looking Forward

Human System Perspectives

The Knowledge Base of Generalist Practice

Theoretical Frameworks for Practice

Developing a Practice Framework

Analyzing Theoretical Perspectives

Key Perspectives for Empowering

Practice Ecosystems Social

Constructionism Feminist Perspective

The Ecosystems Perspective Humans in Context

Focus on Transactions Development as Evolutionary Change

Goodness-of-Fit View of Dysfunction Implications for Change Human Systems

System Defined Dimensions of Systems

A Structural View of Systems

An Interactional View of Systems

Biopsychosocial Dimensions Cultural

Influences Ecosystems: A Conceptual Framework for Practice

Identify the Focal System Whatrsquo;s Happening Inside the System?

Whatrsquo;s Happening Outside the System?

How Do the Inside and Outside Connect?

How Does the System Move through Time?

Applying the Ecosystems Framework

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