Direct Social Work Practice
Theories and Skills for Becoming an Evidence-Based Practitioner
- 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
Social Work in the New Century
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.
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
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- Learning objectives reinforce the most important material.
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- 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.
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