Generalist Social Work Practice A Strengths-based Problem Solving Approach

Basic Approach: The fifth edition of Generalist Social Work Practice: A Strengths-Based Problem-Solving Approach addresses individuals, families, and groups experiencing serious problems functioning in increasingly complex environments and organizations and communities experiencing entrenched social justice issues. Authors have expanded the conceptual framework by including emphasis on an ecological systems perspective, a problem/strengths focus, a strengths/need orientation, a multilevel approach to intervention, an open selection of theories in using interventions, a strengths-based problem-solving process, and an empirical approach to practice/program evaluation. Highlights of This Edition: The expanded conceptual framework emphasizes client system strengths in problem-solving and goal accomplishment. The focus throughout is preparation for culturally competent, ethical, effective, and accountable generalist social work practice. New learning exercises facilitate development of self-awareness and practice skills. Heres what the reviewers are saying I applaud the revised approachit reads very clearly. I see the strengths approach reflecting how I teach this class and it is very compatible with CSWE requirements. I would adopt this text--it relates well to my syllabi, is clearly written, and effective." Margaret Twiname-Dungan, St. Cloud State University (NOTE that she doesnt want her comments used on the website or online marketing). The Foundation knowledge for social work practice and Foundation methods/skills for social work provide an excellent overview for the course and necessary information for a student to understand social work practice. Ronald Dolon, Ball State University The overall organization fits well with the way practice reality occurs. Gary L. Villereal, Western Kentucky University ________________________________________________________________________Timberlake, Elizabeth M. is the author of 'Generalist Social Work Practice A Strengths-based Problem Solving Approach', published 2007 under ISBN 9780205516827 and ISBN 0205516823.