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Generalist Social Work Practice: An Empowering Approach

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Generalist Social Work Practice: An Empowering Approach is a comprehensive textbook that provides students with a solid foundation in the generalist social work practice. The book covers a wide range of topics, including social work values and ethics, social work assessment, social work intervention, and social work evaluation. The book is also unique in its focus on empowering clients and promoting social justice.

Generalist Social Work Practice: An Empowering Approach (2-downloads)

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Language	:	English
File size	:	29666 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	585 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

What is Generalist Social Work Practice?

Generalist social work practice is a broad-based approach to social work that emphasizes the importance of working with clients from all walks of life. Generalist social workers are trained to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities. They are also trained to work with a variety of social problems, including poverty, homelessness, mental illness, and addiction.

The Empowering Approach

The empowering approach is a strengths-based approach to social work practice that focuses on helping clients to identify and build on their strengths. This approach is based on the belief that all people have the potential to change and grow. The empowering approach also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the social worker and the client. The social worker and client work together to develop a plan that meets the client's needs and goals.

Key Features of the Book

Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of generalist social work practice
Focus on empowering clients and promoting social justice
Case examples and exercises to help students apply the concepts they learn
Written by a team of experienced social work educators

Benefits of the Book

Provides students with a solid foundation in generalist social work practice
Helps students to develop the skills they need to work effectively with clients from all walks of life
Inspires students to work towards social justice

Who Should Read This Book?

This book is ideal for students in social work programs. It is also a valuable resource for social workers who are looking to refresh their knowledge of generalist social work practice.