The general method of social work practice : McMahon's generalist perspective
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The general method of social work practice : McMahon's generalist perspective
Allyn and Bacon, c2002
4th ed
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Rev. ed. of: The general method of social work practice / Maria O'Neil McMahon. 3rd ed. c1996
Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-359) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This well-known and widely used text is intended to prepare entry-level professional social workers with a foundation of the knowledge, values, and skills characteristic of the generalist perspective.
This edition updates text and references to retain Maria McMahon's general method of social work practice. In this revision, however, McMahon's generalist perspective has been reframed and expanded to include an ecological-systems perspective, a problem focus, a strength/needs orientation, a multi-level approach, an open selection of theories and interventions, and a problem-solving approach to practice.
This edition emphasizes the influence of multiculturalism, social pluralism, and socio-demographic variability on individual and collective functioning, definition of problems and needs, and patterns of seeking and using help. These keystones are then used to enable social workers to understand and work with human diversity in their practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
Table of Contents
In Memoriam.
Co-Authors.
Preface.
1. The Foundation for Generalist Practice in Social Work.
Holism and Social Work.
Generalist Practice in Social Work.
The Foundation of Social Work Practice.
Holistic Conceptualization of the Foundation of Social Work Practice.
2. The Generalist Perspective and the General Method of Social Work Practice.
The Generalist Perspective.
The Generalist Method.
3. Human Diversity: Multiculturalism, Social Pluralism, and Socio-Demographic Variability.
Multiculturalism.
Social Pluralism.
Social-Demographic Variability.
A Holistic Framework for Sensitivity to Human Variability.
4. Engagement.
Getting to the Problem.
Identifying Feelings.
Feelings in Macrosystems.
Goal Recognition.
Decision Making.
Working with Different Client Systems.
Using Social Work Foundation Knowledge in Engagement.
Human Diversity in Engagement.
Engagement in Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Practice in Diverse Field Areas.
5. Data Collection.
Gathering Data.
Fact versus Assumption.
The Problems.
The Persons.
The Environment.
Maintaining Confidentiality.
Recording Data.
Working with Different Systems.
Using Social Work Foundation Knowledge in Data Collection.
Human Diversity in Data Collection.
Data Collection in Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Practice in Diverse Field Areas.
6. Assessment.
Assessment Statement.
Problem Prioritization.
Contracting.
Working with Different Systems.
Using the Social Work Foundation Knowledge in Assessment.
Human Diversity in Assessment.
Assessment in Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Practice in Diverse Field Areas.
7. Intervention.
Direct Intervention.
Information and Referral.
Case Management and Teamwork.
Indirect Intervention.
Designs for General Interventions.
Working with Different Systems.
Using Social Work Foundation Knowledge in Intervention.
Human Diversity in Intervention.
Intervention in Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Practice in Diverse Field Areas.
8. Evaluation.
Goal Analysis.
Contract Review.
Contract Reformulation.
Evaluation Questions.
Ongoing Evaluation.
Working with Different Systems.
Using Social Work Foundation Knowledge in Evaluation.
Human Diversity in Evaluation.
Evaluation in Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Practice in Diverse Field Areas.
9. Termination.
The Meaning of Termination.
The Decision to Terminate.
A Life-Cycle Approach to Termination.
Planning the Termination.
Reactions of Service Providers.
Developing Sensitivity and Skill.
Working with Different Systems.
Using Social Work Foundation Knowledge in Termination.
Human Diversity in Termination.
Termination in Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Practice in Diverse Field Areas.
10. Identity and Integration.
The General Method - A Purposeful Procedure.
Classification of Methods in Human Services.
The Generalist Practitioner - A Basic Identity.
A Forgotten Commitment to People in Need.
The Generalist Practitioner - Our Future.
Bibliography.
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