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, readers
are introduced 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 information that
is most useful in 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 Power Points, test
questions, a sample syllabus, and suggested answers to text
exercises and discussion questions to help instructors prepare for
class. Designed for use in introductory direct or generalist social
work practice, practice I, or practice with individuals and
families (micro practice) required for all BSW and MSW students,
this engaging text prepares readers to work with clients in the
helping relationship.
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