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Generalist Social Work Practice: An Empowering Approach

by: Miley, Karla Krogsrud; O'Melia, Michael W.; DuBois, Brenda L.

Generalist Social Work Practice: An Empowering Approach

by: Miley, Karla Krogsrud; O'Melia, Michael W.; DuBois, Brenda L.

ISBN 13:
9780205501441
ISBN 10:
0205501443
Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2007
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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The Fifth Edition of this innovative text continues to emphasize a generalist, empowerment-oriented approach, along with practice strategies and techniques for working toward individual client and social change. The Fifth Edition updates the contemporary themes of social work practice into an integrated practice process. New resources extend the research base, add breadth and depth, and position this book as a defining work for articulating an empowerment-based method of social work practice.

Preface

xvii

PART 1 Social Work Practice Perspectives

(126)

Generalist Social Work Practice

(21)

Social Work Values and Purpose

(4)

Human Dignity and Worth

(1)

Social Justice

(2)

Defining Social Work

(1)

Achieving the Purpose of Social Work

(1)

Generalist Social Work

(6)

Levels of Intervention in Generalist Practice

(2)

Policy and Generalist Practice

(2)

Research in Generalist Practice

(2)

Advantages of a Multifaceted Approach

(1)

Social Work Functions and Roles

(6)

Consultancy

(2)

Resource Management

(2)

Education

(1)

Integrating Generalist Functions

(1)

Looking Forward

(1)

Internet Search Terms

(1)

The Ecosystems Perspective

(29)

The Knowledge Base of Generalist Practice

(5)

Theoretical Frameworks for Practice

(3)

Developing a Practice Framework

(1)

Analyzing Theoretical Perspectives

(2)

Key Perspectives for Empowering Practice

(3)

Ecosystems

(1)

Constructivism

(1)

Social Constructionism

(1)

Feminism

(1)

The Ecosystems Perspective

(5)

Humans in Context

(1)

Focus on Transactions

(1)

Development as Evolutionary Change

(1)

Goodness-of-Fit

(1)

View of Dysfunction

(3)

Implications for Change

(1)

Human Systems

(8)

System Defined

(3)

Dimensions of Systems

(1)

A Structural View of Systems

(1)

An Interactional View of Systems

(2)

Biopsychosocial Dimensions

(1)

Cultural Influences

(1)

Ecosystems: A Conceptual Framework for Practice

(4)

Identify the Focal System

(1)

What's Happening Inside the System?

(1)

What's Happening Outside the System?

(1)

How Do the Inside and Outside Connect?

(1)

How Does the System Move through Time?

(1)

Applying the Ecosystems Framework

(1)

Looking Forward

(1)

Internet Search Terms

(1)

Values and Multicultural Competence

(26)

Frames of Reference

(2)

Your Frame of Reference Shows

(1)

Professional Values and Practice Principles

(5)

Acceptance

(1)

Individualization

(1)

Nonjudgmentalism

(1)

Objectivity

(1)

Self-Determination

(1)

Access to Resources

(1)

Confidentiality

(1)

Accountability

(1)

Value Conflicts in Practice: An Example

(2)

Personal Values and Resources

(5)

Use of Self in Social Work

(1)

Increasing Self-Awareness

(1)

Values and Principles in Action: A Practice Example

(2)

How Values Influence Practice

(2)

Values and Diversity

(1)

Multicultural Competence

(4)

Cultural Diversity Defined

(1)

Proficient Multicultural Practice

(1)

Cultural Competence

(2)

Cultural Sensitivity

(1)

Cultural Responsiveness

(1)

A Generalist View of Cultural Competence

(8)

Practitioner-Level Cultural Competence

(4)

Agency-Level Cultural Competence

(3)

Community-Level Cultural Competence

(1)

Looking Forward

(1)

Internet Search Terms

(1)

Strengths and Empowerment

(24)

Strengths Perspective

(4)

Practice Assumptions

(1)

Key Transitions

(2)

Applying a Strengths Perspective

(1)

Empowerment

(8)

Personal Dimensions of Empowerment

(1)

Interpersonal Dimensions of Empowerment

(1)

Sociopolitical Dimensions of Empowerment

(2)

Power

(2)

Empowerment as a Concept and a Process

(1)

Empowerment-Based Practice

(9)

The Paradox of an Empowering Process

(2)

Collaboration and Partnership

(2)

Characteristics of Empowerment-Centered Social Workers

(1)

Empowerment-Oriented Strategies

(4)

Looking Forward

102

(1)

Internet Search Terms

102

(1)

An Empowering Approach to Generalist Practice

103

(24)

Elements of an Empowering Generalist Approach

104

(3)

Infusing an Ecosystems Perspective

104

(1)

Reflecting a Social Justice Commitment

105

(1)

Applying a Strengths Orientation

105

(1)

Collaborating with Clients

105

(1)

Constructing an Empowering Reality

106

(1)

Phases and Processes of Empowering Practice

107

(7)

The Dialogue Phase

107

(2)

The Discovery Phase

109

(1)

The Development Phase

110

(3)

From Solving Problems to Promoting Competence

113

(1)

Processes in Action: Practice Examples

114

(11)

An Example at the Microlevel

115

(3)

An Example at the Midlevel

118

(5)

An Example at the Macrolevel

123

(2)

Looking Forward

125

(1)

Internet Search Terms

126

(1)

PART 2 The Dialogue Phase: Building Relationships and Describing Situations

127

(90)

Forming Partnerships

129

(29)

Collaboration and Partnership

130

(3)

The Dilemma of Social Workers as Experts

131

(1)

The Rewards of Clients as Experts

131

(1)

The Social Worker's Role

132

(1)

Agency Influences on Worker-Client Relationships

133

(1)

Making Initial Contacts

133

(5)

Recognizing What Clients Bring

133

(1)

Initiating Collaboration

134

(1)

Beginning Steps: A Practice Example

135

(3)

Qualities of Professional Partnerships

138

(8)

Genuineness

140

(1)

Acceptance and Respect

140

(2)

Trustworthiness

142

(1)

Empathy

143

(1)

Cultural Sensitivity

144

(2)

Purposefulness

146

(1)

Constructing Empowering Relationships

146

(6)

Recognizing Rights

146

(1)

Taking Responsibilities

146

(2)

Discussing Rights and Responsibilities

148

(1)

Augmenting Power

148

(1)

When Clients Feel Powerless

149

(1)

Collaborating with Oppressed Clients

150

(1)

Voluntary and Involuntary Clients

151

(1)

Partnerships with Larger Systems

152

(1)

Respecting Confidentiality

152

(5)

Absolute and Relative Confidentiality

152

(1)

Violating Confidentiality

153

(1)

Informed Consent for Releasing Information

154

(1)

Privileged Communication

154

(2)

Balancing Accountability and Privacy

156

(1)

Looking Forward

157

(1)

Internet Search Items

157

(1)

Articulating Situations

158

(31)

Empowering Dialogue

159

(2)

Listening and Responding

160

(1)

Proactive Responding

161

(3)

Describing the Current Situation

161

(1)

Orienting toward Goals

162

(1)

Searching for Strengths and Resources

163

(1)

Sizing Up Situations

163

(1)

Exchanging Information

164

(6)

Verbal Communication

165

(1)

Nonverbal Communication

166

(1)

Influences on Communication Processes

167

(3)

Assessing the Client's Perspective

170

(1)

Responding to Thoughts

171

(9)

Allowing Space

171

(1)

Nonverbal Responses

172

(1)

Single Word Responses

172

(1)

Restatement

172

(2)

Clarification

174

(1)

Summary Clarification

175

(1)

Request to Continue

175

(1)

Questioning

176

(1)

Combining Responses

177

(1)

Practice Example

177

(3)

Responding to Feelings

180

(3)

The Experience of Feelings

181

(1)

Identifying Feelings

181

(1)

Verbalizing Feelings

181

(1)

Validating Feelings

182

(1)

Special Issues in Responding

183

(3)

Responding to Anger

183

(1)

Responding to Silence

184

(1)

Responding to Questions

185

(1)

Responding to Feedback from Clients

186

(1)

Responding to Larger Client Systems

186

(2)

Facilitating Discussion

187

(1)

Respecting Existing Functioning

188

(1)

Looking Forward

188

(1)

Internet Search Terms

188

(1)

Defining Directions

189

(28)

Transforming Challenges into Directions

191

(3)

Orienting Forward, Not Back

193

(1)

Framing the Search for Resources

194

(1)

Integrating Transactional Dimensions

194

(1)

Considering Client Motivation

194

(3)

A Transactional View of Motivation

195

(1)

Motivating Clients Who Have Given Up

195

(1)

Aligning Worker and Client Motivations

196

(1)

Motivating Larger Systems

196

(1)

Collaborating with Clients Who Resist

197

(2)

Resistance Is Motivated

198

(1)

Cooperating with Resistance

198

(1)

Overcoming Environmental Resistance

199

(1)

Cooperating with Mandated Clients

199

(4)

Constructing Workers' Expectations

200

(1)

Structuring a Working Partnership

201

(1)

Defining a Motivating Direction

202

(1)

Taking Priority Actions

203

(11)

Responding to Trauma

203

(3)

Responding to the Threat of Suicide

206

(2)

Responding to Threats toward Others

208

(2)

Responding to Child Abuse

210

(2)

Responding to Elder Abuse

212

(1)

Responding to Intimate Partner Violence

212

(1)

Responding to Survival Needs

213

(1)

Responding to Signs of Addiction

213

(1)

Looking Forward

214

(1)

Internet Search Terms

215

(2)

PART 3 The Discovery Phase: Assessing Resources and Planning Change

217

(100)

Identifying Strengths

219

(29)

Infusing a Strengths Perspective

221

(5)

What Are Strengths?

221

(1)

Why Identify Strengths?

222

(1)

Balancing Strengths and Challenges

223

(2)

Looking for Strengths

225

(1)

Highlighting Strengths in General Functioning

226

(2)

Strengths in Individuals

226

(1)

Strengths in Families

227

(1)

Strengths in Groups

227

(1)

Strengths in Organizations

228

(1)

Strengths in Communities

228

(1)

Solution-Focused Dialogue

228

(4)

Creating a Solution-Saturated Atmosphere

229

(1)

Searching for Exceptions

229

(1)

Detecting Incremental Steps

230

(2)

Searching for Transferable Skills

232

(1)

Recognizing Cultural Strengths

232

(1)

Strengths in Diversity

232

(1)

Ethnic Group Strengths

233

(5)

African Americans

233

(2)

Latino Americans

235

(1)

Asian Americans

236

(1)

Native Americans

237

(1)

Strengths in Cultural Group Memberships

238

(5)

Women

238

(2)

Gays and Lesbians

240

(1)

Older Adults

241

(1)

Religious Affiliations and Spirituality

241

(1)

Persons with Disabilities

242

(1)

Clients as Resources for Understanding Cultures

243

(1)

Uncovering Strengths in Adversity

243

(3)

Surviving Oppression

243

(2)

Surviving Violence

245

(1)

Surviving Family Disruption

246

(1)

Looking Forward

246

(1)

Internet Search Terms

247

(1)

Assessing Resource Capabilities

248

(40)

Exploring Resource Systems through Assessment

249

(4)

Recognizing Environmental Resources

250

(1)

Turning Challenging Situations into Resources

250

(1)

Collaborating to Search for Resources

251

(2)

Applying Theoretical Frameworks

253

(4)

Organizing Assessment Using a Five-Point Ecosystemic Schema

253

(1)

Practice Example: Franklin Courts

253

(4)

Organizing Assessment: Applying Ecosystemic Questions

257

(9)

Assessing Structures

257

(3)

Assessing Interactions

260

(2)

Assessing Thinking and Feeling

262

(1)

Assessing Cultural Influences

263

(1)

Assessing Spiritual Dimensions

264

(1)

Assessing Physical Environments

265

(1)

Putting the Pieces Together

265

(1)

Using Assessment Tools

266

(10)

Social Histories

267

(2)

Genograms

269

(1)

Eco-maps

270

(2)

Culturally Sensitive Assessment

272

(1)

Social Network Maps

272

(1)

Group Assessment

273

(1)

Organizational Assessment

273

(2)

Neighborhood and Community Assessment

275

(1)

Tools as Resources for Empowerment

276

(1)

Adding Viewpoints

276

(2)

Bringing in Significant Others

277

(1)

Contacting Other Professionals

277

(1)

Assessing through Observation

278

(3)

Observations by Clients

278

(1)

Observations by Workers

279

(2)

Recordkeeping

281

(5)

Recording

281

(1)

Types of Recording Formats

282

(2)

Ethical and Legal Issues in Recordkeeping

284

(2)

Looking Forward

286

(1)

Internet Search Terms

287

(1)

Framing Solutions

288

(29)

Collaborative Planning Processes

289

(4)

Client Expertise in Planning

290

(1)

Worker Expertise in Planning

290

(1)

Issues Affecting Collaborative Planning

291

(1)

Planning in Multiperson Systems

292

(1)

Goals and Objectives

293

(8)

Differentiating Goals and Objectives

294

(1)

Considering Goals

294

(1)

Translating Goals into Objectives

295

(6)

Constructing Action Plans

301

(13)

Crystallizing Outcome Goals

301

(4)

Writing Effective Objectives

305

(1)

Prioritizing Objectives

306

(1)

Screening Generalist Intervention Strategies

307

(4)

Choosing Effective Strategies

311

(2)

Delineating Tasks and Responsibilities

313

(1)

Setting Reviews and Evaluations

314

(1)

Contracting

314

(2)

The Evolving Contract

314

(1)

Contracting as an Empowering Process

315

(1)

Looking Forward

316

(1)

Internet Search Terms

316

(1)

PART 4 The Development Phase: Implementing, Evaluating, and Stabilizing Change

317

(146)

Activating Resources

319

(32)

Applying Generalist Intervention Skills

322

(1)

Intervention across System Levels

322

(1)

Maintaining Progress in the Action Plan

323

(7)

Implementing Action Plans

323

(1)

Enhancing Interactions

324

(3)

Sustaining Motivation

327

(3)

Developing Power

330

(3)

Promoting Leadership

330

(1)

Recognizing Choices

331

(1)

Locating Genuine Options

331

(1)

Magnifying Strengths

332

(1)

Changing Perspectives

333

(8)

Offering Feedback

333

(1)

Constructing Feedback

333

(2)

Creating New Concepts

335

(1)

Using Narrative Strategies

336

(1)

Trying Out New Behaviors

337

(4)

Managing Resources

341

(3)

Linking Clients with Resources

341

(2)

Case Advocacy

343

(1)

Maximizing Clients' Rights

343

(1)

Educating

344

(5)

Teaching

345

(2)

Sharing Information

347

(2)

Looking Forward

349

(1)

Internet Search Terms

350

(1)

Creating Alliances

351

(33)

The Power of Alliances

353

(1)

Developing Alliances through Groups

353

(7)

Groups and Empowerment

353

(2)

Mutual Aid in Groups

355

(1)

Facilitating Group Functioning

356

(1)

Social Action in Groups

357

(1)

Self-Help Groups

358

(2)

Strengthening Natural Support Alliances

360

(3)

Social Support

360

(2)

Workers' Roles in Encouraging Social Support

362

(1)

Case Management: Client-Service Alliances

363

(12)

Case Management Defined

364

(1)

The Purpose of Case Management

365

(1)

Case Management in Action: A Practice Example

365

(2)

Case Management Activities with Clients

367

(2)

Case Management Activities with the Delivery System

369

(1)

Workers' Resources for Case Management

370

(2)

Critical Issues and Ethical Dilemmas

372

(3)

Organizational Alliances for Service Delivery

375

(3)

Building Interagency Coalitions

375

(2)

Working on Teams

377

(1)

Leading Effective Meetings

377

(1)

Professional Support Networks

378

(5)

Alliances within Organizations

378

(2)

Job Stress and Burnout

380

(1)

Professional Memberships

381

(1)

Connections in Cyberspace

382

(1)

Looking Forward

383

(1)

Internet Search Terms

383

(1)

Expanding Opportunities

384

(25)

Opportunities: Keys to Empowerment

386

(2)

Empowerment and Opportunities

386

(1)

Empowerment in Groups and Communities

387

(1)

Resource Expansion

388

(3)

Identifying Resource Shortages

388

(1)

Mobilizing Resources

388

(2)

Educating the Public

390

(1)

Writing Grants

390

(1)

Community Change

391

(5)

Community Theories

392

(1)

Community Organizing

392

(2)

Community Development

394

(1)

Empowerment and Community Development

395

(1)

Policy Development

396

(4)

Policy Analysis and Change

398

(1)

Consumer Participation in Policy Development

399

(1)

Social Activism and Social Advocacy

400

(5)

A Heritage of Social Reform

400

(1)

Promoting Social Action

401

(1)

Advocacy Role

401

(2)

Political Awareness

403

(1)

Social Work and Political Perspectives

404

(1)

Legislative Advocacy

405

(2)

Legislative Analysis

405

(1)

Lobbying

406

(1)

Legislative Testimony

406

(1)

Looking Forward

407

(1)

Internet Search Terms

408

(1)

Recognizing Success

409

(27)

Social Work Evaluation and Research

410

(2)

Integrating Practice and Research

412

(1)

Practice Evaluation

412

(8)

Progress Evaluation

413

(1)

Client Outcome Assessment

414

(1)

Program Evaluation

415

(5)

Research

420

(5)

The Research Process

420

(1)

Research Terminology

421

(3)

Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis

424

(1)

Ethics in Research

424

(1)

Single-System Designs

425

(8)

Phases of Single-System Designs

426

(1)

Types of Single-System Designs

427

(5)

Limitations of Single-System Designs

432

(1)

Action Research

433

(2)

Looking Forward

435

(1)

Internet Search Terms

435

(1)

Integrating Gains

436

(27)

Social Work Endings

438

(1)

Completing Contracts

439

(9)

Preparing for Resolution

439

(1)

Discussing Readiness

440

(1)

Evaluating

441

(1)

Reviewing Progress

442

(1)

Sharing Feelings

442

(1)

Generalizing Outcomes

443

(2)

Firming Up Social Supports

445

(1)

Celebrations and Ritualized Endings

446

(2)

Closing with Referral

448

(4)

Acknowledging Limited Resources

448

(1)

Implementing Legal Mandates

449

(1)

Recognizing Interim Success

450

(1)

Making Referrals

450

(2)

Responding to Clients' Discontinuation of Services

452

(2)

Preparing for Early Discontinuation

452

(1)

Recognizing Exit Clues

453

(1)

Resolving Unplanned Exits

453

(1)

When Clients Die

454

(3)

Grief

454

(1)

Grieving the Death of a Client

455

(2)

Resolving Relationships with Larger Systems

457

(5)

Small Group Endings

457

(2)

Resolving Intermember Relationships

459

(1)

Endings with Organizations and Communities

460

(2)

Endings Are Beginnings

462

(1)

Internet Search Terms

462

(1)

Epilogue

463

(2)

Appendix: NASW Code of Ethics

465

(20)

Glossary

485

(9)

References

494

(32)

Author Index

526

(7)

Subject Index

533

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