Table Of Contents:

• 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