Introduction to Social Work Practice

Preface Overview of Exercises PART I: DEFINING THE PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP 1. What Does a Social Worker Do... and Not Do? Social Work Diversity Social/Emotional Factors Professionalism Self-Disclosure Exercises PART II: MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING 2. Fundamentals of Communication Principles Skills Emotional Aspects Exercises PART III: THE PROCESS 3. Step I - Assessment: Where Is the Client Now? Before Meeting the Client After Meeting the Client Exercises 4. Step II - Goal: Where Does the Client Want to Be? Rationale for Setting a Goal Problems Versus Goals Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Goals Fundamental Attributes of a Goal: SMART Supplemental Attributes of a Goal Additional Techniques for Identifying a Goal Simplification Exercises 5. Step III - Objectives: How Does the Client Get From Here to There? Definitions Objectives in Detail: The Strategic Plan Specifying Resources: Brainstorming Demonstrated Alternate Sources for Assembling Strategies Serial and Parallel Planning Client Perspective Exercises 6. Step IV - Activation: Moving From Intention to Implementation Five Stages of Change Laying the Groundwork for Change Social Support Homework Evaluation Identifying and Resolving Problems in Activation Exercises 7. Step V - Termination: Continuing the Mission Independently What Is Termination? When Does Termination Happen? How Does Termination Happen? Termination Need Not Be Forever Types of Termination Progressive Termination Mutual Emotional Aspects of Termination Consolidating Gains Posttermination Planning Exercises Appendix A. Sample Mental Status Exam (MSE) Appendix B. Diagnostic Terminology Appendix C. Documentation, Symbols, and Abbreviations References Index About the Author