The social worker's guide to integrating theory and practice
Applying Theory to Generalist Social Work Practice
teaches aspiring social workers how to apply theory in real world
practice. Fully aligned with the Council on Social Work Education's
2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, the book links
theory to practice with clear, concise instruction including a
discussion of evidence-based practice. Twelve commonly-used
theories are thoroughly explained, with discussion of the strengths
and limitations of each, and applied to real work with individuals,
groups, families, communities, and organizations. The book includes
case studies and first-person contributions from practicing social
workers to illustrate the real-world scenarios in which different
concepts apply. Critical thinking questions help students
strengthen their understanding of the ideas presented. Tools
including a test bank, PowerPoint slides, and an instructor's
manual are available to facilitate classroom use, providing a
single-volume guide to the entire helping process, from engagement
to termination.
Practice is a core foundational course for future social
workers, but many practice texts focus on skills while neglecting
the theoretical basis for social work. Applying Theory to
Generalist Social Work Practice fills that gap by covering both
skills and theory in a single text.
* Examines the applications of prevailing social theories
* Covers the most common theories used in micro, mezzo, and macro
practice
* Helps readers understand well-established approaches like
strengths perspective, humanistic and client-centered,
task-centered, and solution-focused brief therapy
* Shows how to apply major theories including ecological/system,
cognitive/behavioral, conflict, empowerment, narrative, crisis,
critical, and feminist
An effective social worker recognizes the link between theory
and practice, and how the two inform each other to culminate in the
most effective intervention and most positive outcome for the
client. Applying Theory to Generalist Social Work Practice
provides students with a roadmap to the full integration of
philosophy and application in social work.
Autorentext
CAROL L. LANGER, PHD, MSW, is Department
Chair and Professor of Social Work at Colorado State
University--Pueblo. In addition to teaching the undergraduate
course Human Behavior and the Social Environment, she researches
experiential learning and its role in erasing stereotypes and myths
about diverse populations.
CYNTHIA A. LIETZ, PHD, LCSW, is associate
professor and coordinator of the Tucson program at Arizona State
University. She teaches social work practice courses in the
undergraduate and graduate programs, along with conducting research
into the strengths that families employ in dealing with high risk
situations like trauma and loss.
Zusammenfassung
The social worker's guide to integrating theory and practice
Applying Theory to Generalist Social Work Practice teaches aspiring social workers how to apply theory in real world practice. Fully aligned with the Council on Social Work Education's 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, the book links theory to practice with clear, concise instruction including a discussion of evidence-based practice. Twelve commonly-used theories are thoroughly explained, with discussion of the strengths and limitations of each, and applied to real work with individuals, groups, families, communities, and organizations. The book includes case studies and first-person contributions from practicing social workers to illustrate the real-world scenarios in which different concepts apply. Critical thinking questions help students strengthen their understanding of the ideas presented. Tools including a test bank, PowerPoint slides, and an instructor's manual are available to facilitate classroom use, providing a single-volume guide to the entire helping process, from engagement to termination.
Practice is a core foundational course for future social workers, but many practice texts focus on skills while neglecting the theoretical basis for social work. Applying Theory to Generalist Social Work Practice fills that gap by covering both skills and theory in a single text.
- Examines the applications of prevailing social theories
- Covers the most common theories used in micro, mezzo, and macro practice
- Helps readers understand well-established approaches like strengths perspective, humanistic and client-centered, task-centered, and solution-focused brief therapy
- Shows how to apply major theories including ecological/system, cognitive/behavioral, conflict, empowerment, narrative, crisis, critical, and feminist
An effective social worker recognizes the link between theory and practice, and how the two inform each other to culminate in the most effective intervention and most positive outcome for the client. Applying Theory to Generalist Social Work Practice provides students with a roadmap to the full integration of philosophy and application in social work.
Inhalt
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 The Role of Theories in Social Work Practice 7
Introduction 8
What Is Theory? 8
The Relevance of Studying Theory for Aspiring Social Workers 10
Case Example 12
Evidence-Based Practice 13
Further Debates 17
Theoretical Integration 19
Common Elements 22
Implementation of Theory: The Role of Microskills 23
Conclusion 25
Resources for Students 25
References 26
Chapter 2 Ecological and Systems Theories 27
Introduction 28
A Historical Discussion of Ecological and Systems Theories 28
Key Concepts 31
Theoretical Principles 34
Application of Ecological and Systems Theories Within Social Work Practice 39
Case Example 43
Stories From the Field 50
Student Application of Skills 51
Strengths and Limitations of Ecological and Systems Theories 53
Conclusion 54
Resources for Students 54
References 55
Chapter 3 The Strengths Perspective 56
Introduction 57
A Social Work History Lesson 58
Key Concepts 60
Theoretical Principles 64
Application of the Strengths Perspective Within Social Work Practice 68
Case Example 71
Stories From the Field 75
Student Application of Skills 76
Strengths and Limitations of the Strengths Perspective 77
Conclusion 79
Resources for Students 79
References 79
Chapter 4 The Task-Centered Model 82
Introduction 83
A Historical Discussion of the Task-Centered Model 83
Theoretical Principles 85
Application of the Task-Centered Model Within Social Work Practice 87
Middle Phase: Intervention 89
Case Example 92
Stories From the Field 95
Student Application of Skills 97
Strengths and Limitations of the Task-Centered Model 98
Conclusion 98
Resources for Students 99
References 99
Chapter 5 Conflict Theory 100
Introduction 101
A Historical Discussion of Conflict Theory 102
Macro Practice Case Example 107
Mezzo Practice Case Example 109
Application of Conflict Theory Within Social Work Practice 110
Stories From the Field 114
Student Application of Skills 116
Strengths and Limitations of Conflict Theory 117
Conclusion 118
Resources for Students 118
References 119
Chapter 6 Humanism and Client-Centered Theory 120
Introduction 121
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