Generalist Social Work Practice: A Worktext

Generalist Social Work Practice is designed for use in practice courses in social work at the undergraduate level. This text provides the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for entry-level social work. Material is presented covering generalist practice, social work values, confidentiality, principles of interviewing, skills required for social work with individuals, groups, families, organizations and community practice. It also covers assessment, evaluation, evidence-based practice, general systems theory, diversity, self-care, and the frustrations and satisfactions of being a social worker. The text describes a variety of approaches to social work practice including cognitive therapy, reality therapy, rational therapy, and behavior therapy. Case examples are included to illustrate the theories that are presented. A large number of skill building exercises are included so that readers can practice applying theoretical concepts--

• | Author: Charles H. Zastrow
• | Publisher: Oxford University Press
• | Publication Date: January 13, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 440 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0190093420
• | ISBN-13: 9780190093426