Direct Social Work Practice

Mary C. Ruffolo - The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, USA
Brian E. Perron, Ph.D. - The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, USA
Elizabeth Harbeck Voshel - The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, USA

Series:
Social Work in the New Century

Courses:
Social Work Direct Practice | Social Work Micro/Direct Practice | Social Work Practice

February 2015 | 280 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Using a case-based approach to connect the classroom and the practice environment, this foundational text incorporates a broad set of themes that include advocacy, social justice, global focus, ethics, theory, and critical thinking. Integrated, up-to-date, evidence-based content related to diversity, social justice, and international issues helps readers develop the basic skills of engagement, assessment, intervention, and reflective practice, as well as the key skills needed for the field experience. Each chapter of the book is mapped to the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) to aid schools of social work in connecting the course content with monitored outcomes.

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Chapter 1: An Overview of the Book

What Is Generalist Social Work Practice?

Major Themes in Each Chapter

How This Book Is Organized

Suggestions for the Social Work Student

Suggestions to the Social Work Instructor

Chapter 2: Integrative Themes That Guide Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Small Groups

Definition of Social Work Profession and Principles of the Profession

The Mission of Social Work

Social Justice Lens

Core Theoretical Perspectives

Integrating Conceptual Perspectives

Chapter 3: From Evidence-Based Practice to Evidence-Informed Practice

Defining Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

The Challenges in Using the EBP framework in Social Work

Chapter 4: Professional Values, Ethics, and Professional Use of Self

Professional Social Work Values, Purpose, and Practice Principles

NASW Code of Ethics Standards

Ethical Decision Making

A Closer Look at Self-determination, Informed Consent and Confidentiality, Privileged Communication, and Technology/Social Media Use

Addressing Malpractice and Unethical Behavior

Chapter 5: Engagement and Relationship-Building Skills

Core Values That Guide Engagement and Relationship-Building Efforts in Social Work Practice

Pathways to Services

Approaches That Positively Impact the Engagement Phase

Skill Building That Emphasizes Collaboration to Improve Follow-Through

The Stages of Change Framework

Alliance Building

Chapter 6: Assessment in Social Work With Individuals and Families

Defining Assessment

The Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual History

Key Screening Tools

Trauma Assessments and Mandated Reporting Responsibilities

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), Cultural Assessment Tools in the DSM-5, and International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10)

Chapter 7: Change Planning

What Is Change Planning?

Core Principles of Change Planning

Change Goals

Goal Selection

Goal Specification: A SMART Approach

Intervention Selection

The Written Change Plan

Chapter 8: Core Intervention Skills: Using Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches in Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups

The Cognitive Aspect of CBT

Cognitive Restructuring

Behavioral Aspects of CBT

ABC from a Behavioral Standpoint

CBT as an Integrative Framework

Practice of CBT

Structural Features of CBT

Ongoing Professional Development

Chapter 9: Intervention Skills: Using Problem-Solving, Psychoeducational, and Multisystemic Intervention Approaches and Case/Care Management Skills in Working With Individuals and Families

Problem-Solving Approach

Psychoeducational Approach

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) Evidence-Based Toolkit

Online Psychoeducational Modules

Multiple-Family Psychoeducation Program (MF-PEP)

Multisystem Intervention Approaches

Case/Care Management Approaches

Chapter 10: Additional Skills for Working With Families and Groups

Introducing the Core Skills Needed When Working With Families and Helping Families to Change

Social Work’s Mission in Working With Families

A Multidimensional Ecosystemic Comparative Approach (MECAmaps) to Assess Cultural and Contextual Sociopolitical Contexts

Establishing a Relationship With Each Family Member

Models of Family Work

Special Note: Working With Couples

Introducing the Core Skills Needed When Working With Groups

Leading Groups and Understanding Group Development Stages

Chapter 11: Outcome Monitoring

Overview of Outcome Monitoring

Is Outcome Monitoring Research?

General Principles of Outcome Monitoring

Measurement Types and Data Collection

Summarizing Data and Making Inferences

Common Measurement Questions

Chapter 12: Lifelong Learning and Professional Development Over the Life Course

Your Professional Identity

Supervision and Mentorship

Remaining Current With the Research

Licensure

Continuing Education

Professional Social Networks

Supplements

Instructor Teaching Site

Password-protected Instructor Resources include the following:

A Microsoft® Word® test bank is available containing multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and essay questions for each chapter. The test bank provides you with a diverse range of pre-written options as well as the opportunity for editing any question and/or inserting your own personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding.
A Respondus electronic test bank is available and can be used on PCs. The test bank contains multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and essay questions for each chapter and provides you with a diverse range of pre-written options as well as the opportunity for editing any question and/or inserting your own personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding. Respondus is also compatible with many popular learning management systems so you can easily get your test questions into your online course.
Editable, chapter-specific Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides offer you complete flexibility in easily creating a multimedia presentation for your course.
EXCLUSIVE! Access to certain full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected for each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter. This feature also provides questions to focus and guide student interpretation. Combine cutting-edge academic journal scholarship with the topics in your course for a robust classroom experience.
Lecture notes summarize key concepts on a chapter-by-chapter basis to help with preparation for lectures and class discussions.
Sample course syllabi for semester and quarter courses provide suggested models for use when creating the syllabi for your courses.
Lively and stimulating ideas for class assignments that can be used in class to reinforce active learning. The activities apply to individual or group projects.
Case situation discussion questions help launch classroom interaction by prompting students to engage with the material and by reinforcing important content.
Web resources are included for further research and insights.

Student Study Site

The open-access Student Study Site includes the following:

Learning objectives reinforce the most important material.
Mobile-friendly eFlashcards reinforce understanding of key terms and concepts that have been outlined in the chapters.
Mobile-friendly web quizzes allow for independent assessment of progress made in learning course material.
EXCLUSIVE! Access to certain full-text SAGE journal articles have been carefully selected for each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter. This feature also provides questions to focus and guide your interpretation.
Case situation discussion questions reinforce key concepts in each chapter for self-review.
Web exercises direct you to useful and current web resources, along with creative activities to extend and reinforce learning or allow for further research on important chapter topics.
Web resources are included for further research and insights.

I chose this book for my graduate class in social work, after reviewing several others, because of the author's inclusion of cultural competence, cross-racial social work and other cultural factors.

Ms Linda Edwards-Brown

School Of Social Work, University Of Michigan

July 25, 2020

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Key features

KEY FEATURES:

The book not only helps students develop key social work practice skills, including field skills—it also helps them become critical consumers of new evidence-based approaches.
Direct mapping of the chapter content to the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) facilitates monitoring and evaluation of specific outcomes.
An emphasis is placed on the integration of multiple sources—best available research, client values, and professional experience—in all aspects of service delivery.
Chapter-opening cases link theory and skills to real-world problems.
Learning Objectives, Reflective Learning Activities, and Chapter Review Questions in every chapter encourage a deeper understanding of the material.
Free online resources include video skills modules, a test bank, PowerPoint slides, quizzes, case discussion questions, eflashcards, access to SAGE journal articles, and more!