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Understanding Generalist Practice With Families

by: Hull, Grafton H.; Mather, Jannah J.

Understanding Generalist Practice With Families

by: Hull, Grafton H.; Mather, Jannah J.

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9780534579371
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053457937X
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 02/09/2005
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Summary

Hull and Mather's book introduces students to the professional abilities needed when working with families. Using a generalist perspective, the book builds on the knowledge and skills students have acquired in other courses, and provides keen insight on the specific theories and skills associated with family systems and family practice.

PREFACE

xiv

CHAPTER 1 Working with Families

(25)

Introduction

(1)

A Brief History of Family Practice

(1)

Definition of the Family

(4)

Scope of Family Practice

(1)

The Role of Individual Development in Understanding Families

(1)

Family Life Cycle

(9)

Family-in-Environment Practice Framework

(1)

Definition of Family-in-Environment Practice

(1)

Generalist Practice Model

(1)

Knowledge, Values, and Skills

(1)

Generalist Family Practitioner Roles

(5)

Structure of Practice 19 Engagement

(4)

Assessment

(1)

Planning/Goal Setting

(1)

Implementation

(1)

Evaluation

(1)

Termination

(1)

Follow-Up

(1)

Organization of the Book

(3)

CHAPTER 2 Understanding Family Theories

(25)

Introduction

(1)

Multidimensional Framework

(2)

Family Practice

(22)

Systems Theory and Families: Commonly Shared Concepts

(1)

Basic Systems Theory Concepts

(3)

Structural Family Theory

(2)

Family Communication Theory

(1)

Strategic Family Theory

(2)

Cognitive-Behavioral Theories and Families

(2)

Cognitive Theory

(2)

Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Family Theories and Families

(2)

Postmodern Theories and Families

(4)

Ethnic and Cultural Challenges

(1)

CHAPTER 3 Engaging Families

(23)

Introduction

(1)

The Engagement Process

(5)

The Basis of Engagement

(5)

Preparation for the First Meeting

(5)

Initial Contact

(4)

Planning

(1)

Initial Meeting

(10)

Introduction and Beginning Observations

(1)

Establish Guidelines and Answer Questions

(2)

Encouraging Interaction between Siblings

(1)

Family Questions

(1)

The Family's Perception of the Problem

(1)

Identify the Needs of Each Family Member

(1)

Focus on Family Members' Strengths

(1)

Begin Gathering Initial Information for Assessment

(1)

Aid Family Members in Communicating More Clearly with One Another

(1)

Begin to Establish Goals

(1)

Summarize Session and Encourage Family to See Their Strengths and Coping Skills

(1)

Ethnic and Cultural Challenges in Engagement

(2)

CHAPTER 4 Family Assessment Considerations

(27)

Introduction

(1)

Using a Bio-Psycho-Social Focus

(22)

Influence of Individual Development on Family Systems

(3)

Influence of Family Development on Family Systems

(7)

Influence of Environmental Factors on Family Systems

(11)

A Family Assessment Checklist

(4)

CHAPTER 5 Assessing Family Functioning

101

(26)

Introduction

102

(15)

Targets for Family Assessment

102

(1)

Family Roles Toe Family Rules

103

(1)

Family Rituals

104

(1)

Communication in Families

105

(5)

Common Family Difficulties: Triangles, Secrets, and Cutoffs

110

(7)

Assessment Techniques and Tools

117

(7)

Genograms

118

(1)

Ecomaps

119

(1)

Self-Reports

120

(1)

Observation

121

(1)

Family Histories

122

(1)

Social Network Map and Grid

123

(1)

Caveats

124

(3)

CHAPTER 6 Planning

127

(27)

Introduction

128

(1)

Planning

128

(7)

Client and Family Directed Planning

129

(1)

Strengths-Focused Planning

129

(2)

Family Members with Differing Priorities

131

(1)

Prioritization in Planning

132

(1)

Develop Possible Plans

133

(1)

Evaluate Plans and Assess Obstacles

133

(1)

Selecting a Plan

134

(1)

Goal Setting

135

(5)

Long-Term Goals

136

(1)

Short-Term Goals

137

(1)

Individual and Family Goals

138

(1)

When Goals Are Different

139

(1)

Planning Process Responsibility

139

(1)

Instilling Hope

139

(1)

Contracting

140

(5)

Involvement of All Family Members

142

(1)

Written Contracts

143

(1)

Verbal Contracts

144

(1)

Evaluation Plan

145

(2)

Ethnic and Cultural Challenges in Planning and Goal Setting

147

(7)

Interracial Families

149

(1)

Asian American Families

149

(1)

Latino Families

150

(1)

Native American Families

151

(1)

African American Families

151

(1)

Effects on Contracting

152

(1)

Cultural Competence in Planning

152

(2)

CHAPTER 7 Implementation

154

(24)

Introduction

155

(1)

Evidenced-based Practice

155

(1)

Basic Skills and Techniques

156

(22)

Active Listening

156

(1)

Reflection

157

(1)

Strengthening

158

(1)

Reframing

159

(1)

Identifying Problems

160

(1)

Problem Solving

161

(2)

Role Playing

163

(1)

Warmth, Empathy, and Honesty

164

(1)

Overarching Models

164

(1)

Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic

164

(3)

Experiential

167

(2)

Structural

169

(3)

Cognitive/Behavioral

172

(3)

Postmodern

175

(3)

CHAPTER 8 Evaluation, Termination, and Follow-Up

178

(28)

Introduction

179

(1)

Evaluation Tools

180

(1)

Traditional Research and Evaluation of Practice

181

(18)

Tools for Evaluating Family Functioning

182

(1)

Tools for Evaluating the Social Worker-Family Relationship

183

(1)

Tools for Practitioner Self-Evaluation

184

(2)

Tools for Evaluating Outcomes

186

(5)

Single-System Designs

191

(5)

Caveats in Evaluation

196

(2)

Ethnic and Cultural Challenges in Evaluation

198

(1)

Termination

199

(6)

Reactions to Termination

200

(2)

Types of Termination

202

(1)

Tasks in Termination

203

(2)

Follow-Up

205

(1)

CHAPTER 9 Interventions with Select Family Situations

206

(32)

Introduction

207

(1)

Family Intervention and Older Adults

207

(9)

Older Couples

207

(3)

Families with Older Members

210

(5)

Nursing Home Placement

215

(1)

Family Intervention with Gay and Lesbian Families

216

(8)

Societal Barriers

217

(1)

Gay and Lesbian Couples

218

(6)

Family Intervention with People Living in Poverty

224

(4)

Family Intervention with Single Parents

228

(2)

Family Intervention with Stepfamilies

230

(3)

Family Intervention and Families with Disabilities

233

(5)

CHAPTER 10 Additional Interventions with Select Family Situations

238

(17)

Introduction

239

(1)

Divorcing/Separating Families

239

(5)

Post-Divorce Issues

241

(2)

Intervention

243

(1)

Cultural Issues in Divorce

244

(1)

Multi-Barrier Families

244

(4)

Basic Approaches

245

(3)

Intervention

248

(1)

Death within the Family

248

(3)

Stages of Grief

249

(1)

Intervention

250

(1)

Mental Illness within the Family

251

(4)

CHAPTER 11 Specialized Family Interventions

255

(17)

Introduction

256

(1)

Family Preservation

256

(5)

A Brief History of Family Preservation

257

(1)

Social Worker Activities

258

(1)

Research on Family Preservation's Effectiveness

259

(1)

Current Practices

260

(1)

Wraparound Services

261

(3)

Extended Family Support Programs (Kinship Care)

264

(3)

Research on Kinship Care

265

(2)

Social Worker Services

267

(1)

Current Situation

267

(1)

Multiple Family Groups

267

(5)

CHAPTER 12 Community Focus on Families

272

(19)

Introduction

273

(1)

Importance of the Community

273

(2)

Historical Perspectives

275

(1)

Understanding Basic Family Needs

275

(1)

Institutional Deficiencies

276

(1)

The Family Support Movement

277

(3)

A Federal Response

280

(2)

School-Based Family Support Programs

282

(5)

Employer-Based Family Support Programs

287

(4)

Flexible Work-Family Options

287

(3)

A Corporate Commitment to Families

290

(1)

CHAPTER 13 Families and Social Policy

291

(24)

Introduction

292

(1)

Public Assistance

292

(11)

A Brief History

292

(3)

Public Assistance Policy and Attitudes toward the Poor

295

(1)

Social Attitudes and Public Assistance

295

(1)

TANF: What Is the Goal?

296

(1)

Policies for Reaching the Goal

297

(1)

Connecting Government and Family Formation

298

(1)

Policy Implications in Practice

299

(4)

Child Welfare

303

(12)

Adoption and Safe Families Act

305

(2)

History of Congressional Legislation

307

(8)

CHAPTER 14 Trends and Directions

315

(14)

Introduction

316

(1)

The Family-Changing and Stable

316

(3)

Family Composition

316

(1)

Household Location

317

(1)

Family Demographics

317

(1)

Employment, Economics, and Child Care

318

(1)

Effects of Ethnicity

319

(1)

Stability of the Family

319

(1)

The Evolution of Family Practice

319

(5)

Service Delivery

324

(1)

Policy Issues

325

(4)

REFERENCES

329

(22)

NAME INDEX

351

(8)

SUBJECT INDEX

359

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Understanding Generalist Practice With Families

Understanding Generalist Practice With Families

9780534579371

053457937X

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