Chapter 4 Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory Introduction

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Chapter 4 Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory

Chapter 4 Generalist Practice and Introductory Theory

Introduction • Social work is founded on the generalist premise of the individual and

Introduction • Social work is founded on the generalist premise of the individual and environment – Holistic and comprehensive knowledge base – Honors diverse value systems and a wide range of professional skills • Generalist principles and “direct practice” © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Introduction • The Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) suggests that programs: – Teach

Introduction • The Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) suggests that programs: – Teach a strong generalist practice core (undergraduate) – Teach a generalist perspective with advanced concentration (graduate) • Generalist conceptualization © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Introduction • Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) • Social worker involved in four

Introduction • Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) • Social worker involved in four systems – Client system – Change agent system – Action sytem – Target system © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Introduction • Roles social workers can take, such as: – Enabler – Mediator –

Introduction • Roles social workers can take, such as: – Enabler – Mediator – Integrator/coordinator – General manager – Educator – Analyst/evaluator © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Introduction – Broker – Facilitator – Initiator – Negotiator – Mobilizer – Advocate •

Introduction – Broker – Facilitator – Initiator – Negotiator – Mobilizer – Advocate • Empowerment and strengths perspective © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Need for a Theoretical Framework • CSWE has required social work schools to –

Need for a Theoretical Framework • CSWE has required social work schools to – Teach Human Behavior and Social Environment classes • Focus on people and the context in which they live • How individuals grow and develop socially, biologically, emotionally, & spiritualistically • Charity Organization Societies © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Need for a Theoretical Framework • Settlement House Movement • Since the 1970 s,

Need for a Theoretical Framework • Settlement House Movement • Since the 1970 s, the profession has added the systems and ecological models • Definition of a system © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Need for a Theoretical Framework • Ecological theory – Micro – Mezzo – Macro

Need for a Theoretical Framework • Ecological theory – Micro – Mezzo – Macro © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Introductory Inner and Outer Forces Paradigm • Attempt to explain why people seem to

Introductory Inner and Outer Forces Paradigm • Attempt to explain why people seem to at at times in strange and unpredictable ways • There are forces developed within the person & the person’s environment – Cause him/her to behave in certain ways • Social worker reduces negative outer forces and increases positive inner forces © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Introductory Inner and Outer Forces Paradigm • Prevention • Creating a classification system for

Introductory Inner and Outer Forces Paradigm • Prevention • Creating a classification system for the new theories in human behavior – Sociology, psychology, social work, psychiatry, and anthropology © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces Model • Erikson • Eight

The Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces Model • Erikson • Eight stage classification of life crises – Trust – Autonomy – Initiative – Industry © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces Model – Intimacy – Caring

The Life Cycle and the Inner and Outer Forces Model – Intimacy – Caring – Integrity • Questions social workers can ask based on the individual’s life stage © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Social Functioning • Intervention and social work are needed when people cannot cope –

Social Functioning • Intervention and social work are needed when people cannot cope – With social obligations and commitments – When problems interfere with relationships within the family, school, job, etc. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Levels of Social Functioning • The wholeness of individuals • Education is focused on

Levels of Social Functioning • The wholeness of individuals • Education is focused on teaching methods, learning theory, motivation, etc. • The individual’s relationships with others • Social work doesn’t make people free from stress-producing problems • Adaptive behavior © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

A Base for Generalist Social Work Practice • Requires the worker to explain human

A Base for Generalist Social Work Practice • Requires the worker to explain human behavior and decide on intervention • Must work with the micro, mezzo, and macro systems • Methodology of administration © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary • Emphasizing the generalist perspective – Deal with multiperson systems • Inner and

Summary • Emphasizing the generalist perspective – Deal with multiperson systems • Inner and outer forces • Social functioning • Administration and research © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

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