This book describes an advanced generalist approach to direct social work practice with individuals, couples, families and groups.

This book describes an advanced generalist approach to direct social work practice with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Preface and Introduction PART ONE: ASSESSMENT Ecological Assessment The Art and Science of Assessment Issues in Advanced Generalist Assessment PART TWO: ADVANCED GENERALIST APPROACH INTERVENTIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES AND GROUPS A Practice Framework The Inclusive Toolbox

Developing All the Tools for the Job Differential Eclectic Practice The Helping Relationship

Integrity, Use of Self, Reciprocity, Mutuality, Multidimensionality Ethics as Love, Connection, Awareness, Non-Abusiveness and Justice PART THREE: INTERVENTION PARADIGMS: THE FOUR FORCES OF SOCIAL WORK Psychodynamic Paradigm Cognitive/Behavioral/Communications Paradigm Experiential/Humanistic/Existential Paradigm Transpersonal Paradigm PART FOUR: INTERVENTION PARADIGMS: PARADIGMS OF INTEGRATION Case Management Paradigm Biopsychosocial Paradigm Local and Global Community Paradigm PART FIVE: PROFESSIONAL SELF-DEVELOPMENT Affective Development Physical and Spiritual Development Cognitive and Social Development Transferences and Countertransferences and the Multidimensional Development of the Social Worker