Direct Practice Skills for Evidence-Based Social Work

A Strengths-Based Text and Workbook

AvElizabeth C. Pomeroy,Renée Bradford Garcia

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

Featuring an evidence- and strengths-based approach to practice methods, this new text teaches students how to apply social work skills in a variety of settings. Designed to enhance self-awareness, professionalism, ethical reasoning, cultural sensitivity, and an appreciation for social justice issues, this text introduces readers to social work’s core values and practice methods to help them assimilate the skills needed for working in the field. Cases and skills-based exercises demonstrate how to make accurate assessments and design effective intervention plans. After laying the groundwork in theory, values, and ethics, the authors review methods for working with individuals, children, and families from an individual and environmental strengths-based perspective. Client engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation and termination, and documentation are then reviewed. Readers are introduced to the foundational concepts of social work practice and through application learn to successfully work with clients.Highlights include:Integrates the Council on Social Work Education’s EPAS standards and core competencies throughout, including engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation, social justice, ethics, critical thinking, professional conduct and decision making, and cultural competency and diversity.Case scenarios in client interview format that closely resemble actual interactions, followed by questions, test readers’ understanding of the practice skills needed to work in the field.Skill-building exercises including individual and group activities, role plays, simulations, and discussion questions that provide an opportunity to apply one’s knowledge and skill sets.Personal reflections that encourage students to examine their own beliefs to help them assimilate social work ethics and values into their professional demeanor.Icons throughout the text that draw attention to useful tips for developing direct practice skills.A strengths-based approach that heightens understanding and results in a higher level of proficiency in the change process.Introduces challenging situations often encountered in practice to help readers acquire the more advanced practice skills necessary for assessment and intervention.Resources including PowerPoints, test questions, sample syllabi, and suggested answers to text exercises and discussion questions.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-12-18
Mått:216 x 279 x 15 mm
Vikt:652 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:270
Förlag:Springer Publishing Co Inc
ISBN:9780826133625

Utforska kategorier

Socialt arbete och välfärd inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Elizabeth C. Pomeroy, PhD, LCSW is the Bert Kruger Smith Professorship of Mental Health and Aging at the School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin. She is the Co-Director and Co-Principal Investigator of the Institute for Health Research and Practice.Renée Bradford Garcia, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice near Austin, Texas.

Innehållsförteckning

CONTENTSPrefaceAcknowledgments1. INTRODUCTION TO DIRECT PRACTICE SOCIAL WORKDirect Social Work PracticeRoles of the Social WorkerAdvocateBrokerCase ManagerCounselorEducatorSupporterFacilitatorProgram CoordinatorOutreach WorkerDirect Practice Social Work SettingsQualities of a Professional Social WorkerCultural Competency in Social WorkCase ScenariosCase 1.1Case 1.2Case 1.3Class ActivitiesIndividual Assignments and Personal ReflectionsReferences2. VALUES AND ETHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICEThe Six Core Values of the Social Work ProfessionSocial Work EthicsEthical DilemmasEmerging Ethical ConcernsResolving Ethical DilemmasCase ScenariosCase 2.1Case 2.2Class ActivitiesIndividual Assignments and Personal ReflectionsReferences3. SOCIAL WORK THEORIES, PRACTICE MODELS, AND THE STRENGTHS-BASED DIRECT PRACTICE FRAMEWORKSystems TheoryEcosystems TheoryP-I-E PerspectiveAttachment TheoryCognitive Behavioral TheorySocial ConstructivismSolution-Focused PracticeCrisis TheoryEmpowerment Approach in Social WorkThe Strengths-Based PerspectiveStrengths-Based Direct Practice FrameworkCase ScenarioCase 3.1Class ActivitiesIndividual Assignments and Personal ReflectionsReferences4. THE ENGAGEMENT PROCESSThe Strengths-Based Direct Practice Framework in the Engagement ProcessBuilding RapportRapport Building in a Cultural ContextAfrican AmericansHispanicsAsians and Pacific Islander AmericansNative AmericansDemonstrating EmpathyThe Mechanics of EmpathySBDP Approach to Empathic CommunicationLevel 1: Minimal Appreciation for ClientLevel 2: Partial Appreciation for ClientLevel 3: Accurate Appreciation for ClientLevel 4: Full Appreciation for ClientEngaging Involuntary ClientsCase ScenariosCase 4.1Case 4.2Class ActivitiesIndividual Assignments and Personal ReflectionsReferences5. ASSESSMENT AND GOAL FORMULATIONIntroduction to a Strengths-Based Assessment ApproachCharacteristics of Strengths-Based AssessmentsWhat Is Assessed?Stages of ChangePsychosocial AssessmentAssessment ReviewAssessment and Data CollectionThe Mechanics of Assessment Using the SBDP FrameworkStarting Where the Client IsDiscover the Presenting Needs and ChallengesOpen-Ended Questions/StatementsAsk for ContextSummarizingMiracle QuestionConditional QuestionsScaling QuestionsCoping QuestionsStrengths-Based QuestionsAssessment in a Cultural ContextAfrican AmericansHispanicsAsians and Pacific Islander AmericansNative AmericansFormulating GoalsCase ScenariosCase 5.1Case 5.2Case 5.3Class ActivitiesIndividual Assignments and Personal ReflectionsReferences6. INTERVENTIONChoosing InterventionsEvidence-Based PracticeChallenges of EBPIntervention ModelsTask-Centered Practice ApproachCase ManagementPsychoeducationCrisis InterventionCognitive RestructuringCultural Considerations With Cognitive RestructuringInterventions in a Cultural ContextAfrican AmericansHispanicsAsians and Pacific Islander AmericansNative AmericansGroup InterventionsPreventionCase ScenariosCase 6.1Case 6.2Case 6.3Class ActivitiesIndividual Assignments and Personal ReflectionsReferences7. EVALUATION AND TERMINATIONEvaluationMethods of Evaluation: QuantitativeMethods of Evaluation: QualitativeTerminationReasons for TerminationHow to Terminate ServicesUnplanned TerminationInterventions for TerminationCase ScenariosCase 7.1Case 7.2Class ActivitiesIndividual Assignments and Personal ReflectionsReferences8. STRENGTHS-BASED DIRECT PRACTICE DOCUMENTATIONComponents of DocumentationImportance of DocumentationClient Interface With DocumentationGuidelines for Writing DocumentationWritten AssessmentTreatment PlanProgress NotesCase ScenariosCase 8.1Case 8.2Class ActivitiesIndividual Assignments and Personal ReflectionsReferences9. CHALLENGING PRACTICE CONDITIONSProfessional BoundariesWorking With Children and AdolescentsHome-Based ServicesConfidentiality and BoundariesCultural SensitivitySafetyAlcohol and Drug UseThe Angry or Violent ClientDe-Escalation StrategiesIncarcerated ClientsSurvivors of AbuseSuicideCase ScenariosCase 9.1Case 9.2Class ActivitiesIndividual Assignments and Personal ReflectionsReferences10. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS FOR THE STRENGTHS-BASED DIRECT PRACTICE PROFESSIONALEthical Issues and Value ClashesSelf-AwarenessCompassion FatigueBurnoutSelf-CareProfessional ImpairmentProfessional SupervisionContinuing Education and TrainingThe Personal and Professional Growth of Social WorkersCase ScenariosCase 10.1Case 10.2Class ActivitiesIndividual Assignments and Personal ReflectionsReferencesIndex