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Book Synopsis

An essential overview of the core skills needed by every social work practitioner

Developing Evidence-Based Generalist Practice Skills features contributions from top scholars in social work practice, presenting essential information for the ethical and effective practice of social work. This clearly written guide provides step-by-step guidance for using evidence-based practice to make joint decisions with clients about assessment and treatment options through a careful consideration of the best available research evidence, the client''s preferences and values, professional ethical standards, and other key issues.

Comprehensive and straightforward, this book addresses foundational practice skills expected of all social work practitioners, including:

  • Evidence-based practice
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Interviewing skills
  • Problem identification, contracting, and case planning
  • Case management
  • Advocacy
    Table of Contents

    Preface xi

    About the Editors xv

    Contributors xvii

    Chapter 1 Evidence-Informed Practice 1
    Eileen Gambrill

    What Is Evidence-Informed Practice? 2

    Three Philosophies of Evidence-Based Practice 7

    Different Kinds of Questions 8

    Different Styles of Evidence-Based Practice 9

    Examples of Evidence-Based Decision Making 10

    Hallmarks and Implications of the Philosophy of Evidence-Based Practice and Care 11

    Educational Implications 15

    Controversies 16

    Obstacles 17

    Conclusion 18

    Key Terms 19

    Review Questions for Critical Thinking 19

    Online Resources 20

    References 20

    Chapter 2 Trauma-Informed Practice 25
    Nancy J. Smyth and Laura Greyber

    Overview 25

    Defining Trauma 26

    Risk Factors 29

    Social Work and Trauma 29

    Assessment of Trauma 30

    Interventions for Trauma 34

    Key Terms 45

    Review Questions for Critical Thinking 45

    Online Resources 45

    References 46

    Chapter 3 Interviewing Skills 51
    Francis J. Turner

    Introduction 51

    Definition 52

    Interviewing as an Art 53

    Interviewer Challenges 53

    The Helping Relationship 54

    Techniques or Values 55

    An Ethical Issue 56

    Interviewing Modalities 57

    Other Interviewing Modalities 60

    Use of Interpreters 62

    The Interview Setting 63

    Interviewing Techniques 65

    Conclusion 66

    Key Terms 66

    Review Questions for Critical Thinking 67

    Online Resources 67

    References 67

    Chapter 4 Problem Identification, Contracting, and Case Planning 69
    Sophia F. Dziegielewski

    Introduction 69

    Historical Background 70

    Importance of Evidence-Based Documentation Skills 71

    Using Evidence-Based Principles in Problem Identification and Case Planning 75

    Creating the Problem Statement 76

    Measuring the Problem Behavior 77

    Developing the Service or Case Plan 79

    Recordkeeping and the Problem-Oriented Record 85

    Conclusion 89

    Key Terms 89

    Review Questions for Critical Thinking 89

    Online Resources 90

    References 90

    Chapter 5 Case Management 93
    Valerie Holton and Joseph Walsh

    Models of Case Management 94

    Historical Background of Case Management 100

    Summary of Current Evidence-Based Information on Case Management 105

    Implications for Social Work on Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels 112

    Limitations 114

    Conclusion 114

    Key Terms 115

    Review Questions for Critical Thinking 115

    Online Resources 115

    References 116

    Chapter 6 Advocacy 123
    Malabika Misty Das, Cheryl Hiu-Kwan Chui, and Cecilia Lai-Wan Chan

    Advocacy and Social Work 123

    Definitions and Classifications 124

    Creating Advocacy Culture 125

    Advocacy in Clinical Social Work 128

    Advocacy in Macro Social Work 130

    Multimodal Strategies and Approaches 134

    National and International Advocacy Movements 141

    Conclusion 143

    Key Terms 143

    Review Questions for Critical Thinking 143

    Online Resources 143

    References 144

    Chapter 7 Crisis Intervention 149
    Kenneth R. Yeager, Albert R. Roberts, and Wendy Grainger

    Introduction 149

    Trends in Crisis Intervention 150

    Prevalence and Impact of Emotional Trauma 150

    Historical Background 154

    Roberts’s Seven-Stage Practice Model for Crisis Intervention 156

    Summary of Current Evidence-Based and Informed Information on Crisis Intervention 160

    Challenges in Implementing Evidence-Based Practice 165

    Conclusion 169

    Key Terms 170

    Review Questions for Critical Thinking 170

    Online Resources 170

    References 171

    Chapter 8 Practice Evaluation 177
    Bruce A. Thyer

    Brief Background 178

    Evidence-Based Information on Practice Evaluation 179

    Case Studies 181

    The B Design 182

    The AB Design 185

    The ABA Design 186

    The ABAB Design 188

    Multiple Baseline Designs 188

    Alternating Treatments Design 191

    Is There a Hierarchy of Research Evidence? 193

    Limitations of This Approach 195

    Implications for Social Work on Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels 197

    Conclusion 198

    Key Terms 199

    Review Questions for Critical Thinking 199

    Online Resources 199

    References 200

    Chapter 9 Termination, Stabilization, and Continuity of Care 205
    Samuel A. MacMaster and Sara Sanders

    Historical Trends 206

    A Broader Perspective on Service Delivery 206

    Importance of Termination and Stabilization 209

    Stabilization 211

    Case Management, Brief Therapy, and Crisis Intervention 212

    Conclusion 217

    Key Terms 217

    Review Questions for Critical Thinking 218

    Online Resources 218

    References 218

    Author Index 223

    Subject Index 231

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      Publication Date: 22/02/2013
      ISBN13: 9781118176962, 978-1118176962
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      Book Synopsis

      An essential overview of the core skills needed by every social work practitioner

      Developing Evidence-Based Generalist Practice Skills features contributions from top scholars in social work practice, presenting essential information for the ethical and effective practice of social work. This clearly written guide provides step-by-step guidance for using evidence-based practice to make joint decisions with clients about assessment and treatment options through a careful consideration of the best available research evidence, the client''s preferences and values, professional ethical standards, and other key issues.

      Comprehensive and straightforward, this book addresses foundational practice skills expected of all social work practitioners, including:

      • Evidence-based practice
      • Trauma-informed practice
      • Interviewing skills
      • Problem identification, contracting, and case planning
      • Case management
      • Advocacy
        Table of Contents

        Preface xi

        About the Editors xv

        Contributors xvii

        Chapter 1 Evidence-Informed Practice 1
        Eileen Gambrill

        What Is Evidence-Informed Practice? 2

        Three Philosophies of Evidence-Based Practice 7

        Different Kinds of Questions 8

        Different Styles of Evidence-Based Practice 9

        Examples of Evidence-Based Decision Making 10

        Hallmarks and Implications of the Philosophy of Evidence-Based Practice and Care 11

        Educational Implications 15

        Controversies 16

        Obstacles 17

        Conclusion 18

        Key Terms 19

        Review Questions for Critical Thinking 19

        Online Resources 20

        References 20

        Chapter 2 Trauma-Informed Practice 25
        Nancy J. Smyth and Laura Greyber

        Overview 25

        Defining Trauma 26

        Risk Factors 29

        Social Work and Trauma 29

        Assessment of Trauma 30

        Interventions for Trauma 34

        Key Terms 45

        Review Questions for Critical Thinking 45

        Online Resources 45

        References 46

        Chapter 3 Interviewing Skills 51
        Francis J. Turner

        Introduction 51

        Definition 52

        Interviewing as an Art 53

        Interviewer Challenges 53

        The Helping Relationship 54

        Techniques or Values 55

        An Ethical Issue 56

        Interviewing Modalities 57

        Other Interviewing Modalities 60

        Use of Interpreters 62

        The Interview Setting 63

        Interviewing Techniques 65

        Conclusion 66

        Key Terms 66

        Review Questions for Critical Thinking 67

        Online Resources 67

        References 67

        Chapter 4 Problem Identification, Contracting, and Case Planning 69
        Sophia F. Dziegielewski

        Introduction 69

        Historical Background 70

        Importance of Evidence-Based Documentation Skills 71

        Using Evidence-Based Principles in Problem Identification and Case Planning 75

        Creating the Problem Statement 76

        Measuring the Problem Behavior 77

        Developing the Service or Case Plan 79

        Recordkeeping and the Problem-Oriented Record 85

        Conclusion 89

        Key Terms 89

        Review Questions for Critical Thinking 89

        Online Resources 90

        References 90

        Chapter 5 Case Management 93
        Valerie Holton and Joseph Walsh

        Models of Case Management 94

        Historical Background of Case Management 100

        Summary of Current Evidence-Based Information on Case Management 105

        Implications for Social Work on Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels 112

        Limitations 114

        Conclusion 114

        Key Terms 115

        Review Questions for Critical Thinking 115

        Online Resources 115

        References 116

        Chapter 6 Advocacy 123
        Malabika Misty Das, Cheryl Hiu-Kwan Chui, and Cecilia Lai-Wan Chan

        Advocacy and Social Work 123

        Definitions and Classifications 124

        Creating Advocacy Culture 125

        Advocacy in Clinical Social Work 128

        Advocacy in Macro Social Work 130

        Multimodal Strategies and Approaches 134

        National and International Advocacy Movements 141

        Conclusion 143

        Key Terms 143

        Review Questions for Critical Thinking 143

        Online Resources 143

        References 144

        Chapter 7 Crisis Intervention 149
        Kenneth R. Yeager, Albert R. Roberts, and Wendy Grainger

        Introduction 149

        Trends in Crisis Intervention 150

        Prevalence and Impact of Emotional Trauma 150

        Historical Background 154

        Roberts’s Seven-Stage Practice Model for Crisis Intervention 156

        Summary of Current Evidence-Based and Informed Information on Crisis Intervention 160

        Challenges in Implementing Evidence-Based Practice 165

        Conclusion 169

        Key Terms 170

        Review Questions for Critical Thinking 170

        Online Resources 170

        References 171

        Chapter 8 Practice Evaluation 177
        Bruce A. Thyer

        Brief Background 178

        Evidence-Based Information on Practice Evaluation 179

        Case Studies 181

        The B Design 182

        The AB Design 185

        The ABA Design 186

        The ABAB Design 188

        Multiple Baseline Designs 188

        Alternating Treatments Design 191

        Is There a Hierarchy of Research Evidence? 193

        Limitations of This Approach 195

        Implications for Social Work on Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels 197

        Conclusion 198

        Key Terms 199

        Review Questions for Critical Thinking 199

        Online Resources 199

        References 200

        Chapter 9 Termination, Stabilization, and Continuity of Care 205
        Samuel A. MacMaster and Sara Sanders

        Historical Trends 206

        A Broader Perspective on Service Delivery 206

        Importance of Termination and Stabilization 209

        Stabilization 211

        Case Management, Brief Therapy, and Crisis Intervention 212

        Conclusion 217

        Key Terms 217

        Review Questions for Critical Thinking 218

        Online Resources 218

        References 218

        Author Index 223

        Subject Index 231

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