Social work processes

Abstract

7th ed. "This text supports, encourages, and organizes skill development and skill teaching in a diversity of settings and client populations - including work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. You'll also learn about the practitioner as social broker, facilitator, teacher, mediator, and advocate."--Publisher. Part 1. Context for deciding what to do -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The ecosystem perspective and the use of knowledge -- 3. Problem solving a process for social work practice -- 4. Client-worker partnership -- 5. Authority for social work practice -- 6. Ethical practice -- 7. Relationship in social work practice -- Part 2. Tools for deciding what to do -- 8. Engaging potential clients -- 9. Communicating across cultures -- 10. Assessment -- 11. The service agreement -- Part 3. Tools for doing the decided -- 12. Intervention methods to mobilize client power -- 13. Case management and formal social support -- 14. Mobilizing informal social support -- 15. Building helping communities -- 16. Teamwork for social work practice -- 17. Evaluating practice -- 18. Endings in social work -- 19. Self-care -- Part 4. Additional readings.