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Product Identifiers
PublisherWadsworth
ISBN-10049550713X
ISBN-139780495507130
eBay Product ID (ePID)23038320318
Product Key Features
Number of Pages648 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameUnderstanding Generalist Practice
SubjectSocial Work, General, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science, Education
AuthorKaren K. Kirst-Ashman, Grafton H. Hull Jr.
SeriesAvailable Titles Cengagenow Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight46.5 Oz
Item Length10.1 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal361.3/2
Table Of Content1. Introducing Generalist Practice: The Generalist Intervention Model.2. Micro Practice Skills: Working with Individuals.3. Mezzo Practice Skills: Working with Groups.4. Macro Practice Skills: Working with Organizations and Communities.5. Engagement and Assessment in Generalist Practice.6. Planning in Generalist Practice.7. Implementation Applications.8. Evaluation, Termination, and Follow-Up in Generalist Practice.9. Understanding Families.10. Working with Families.11. Values, Ethics, and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas.12. Culturally Competent Social Work Practice.13. Gender-Sensitive Social Work Practice.14. Advocacy.15. Brokering and Case Management.16. Recording in Generalist Social Work Practice.
SynopsisOrganized around the authors' coherent and cohesive Generalist Intervention Model, this introductory guide to generalist social work practice gives you the knowledge and skills needed to work with individuals and families, as well as the foundation knowledge from a generalist perspective to work with groups, communities, and organizations. The authors fully explore the interrelationship between micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work practice. This edition reflects the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards with empowerment and strengths perspectives for partnering with clients., There are six titles at Level 1:Fun at School explores sounds you might hear at school - in the playground, in the classroom, at lunch-time and at home-time. Kipper and friends go to school on a snowy day and have lots of fun acting out Goldilocks and the Three Bears.At the Farm explores sounds you might hear on a farm. Kipper and his family go on a trip to a farm -they see lots of animals and machines, but they get caught in a storm.Out In Town explores sounds you might hear in the street, at the train station and in a shopping centre. Kipper and Mum go into town to do some shopping and then try to pick up Gran from the train station, but where is she?At the Park explores sounds you might hear at the park and at a fun-fair. Dad takes the children and Floppy to the park on their bikes and scooters, they have a great time, but will he let them go on the fairground rides?At Home explores sounds you might here in your home and in the garden. The children have a great day at home, but Mum and Dad get worn out!At the Match explore sounds you might hear at a big football match and at a party. Will Kipper's team win?