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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 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
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.
School Of Social Work, University Of Michigan
October 11, 2020