Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups

Dr. Shelagh Larkin is a licensed independent social worker who obtained her Ph.D. and MSW in social work from the University of Kentucky. She has 36 years of experience in practice and social work education. Her practice experience is in the areas of mental health, child welfare, and eating disorders. She has worked at various client system levels, including with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Dr. Larkin served as the director for field education for 25 years at Xavier University where she was responsible for all aspects of the practicum program. She has also taught individual, family, and group practice courses and is currently an assistant professor at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Jaylene Krieg Schaefer is a licensed independent social worker who obtained her PhD in social work from Indiana University and her MSW from University of Kentucky. She has more than 30 years of practice experience in child protection, home visitation, adolescent mental health, program administration, and medical social work. Dr. Schaefer has taught both BSW and MSW students in some capacity since 1998. She is currently an associate professor and chair for the social work department at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Part 1. Foundations of Social Work Practice and the Integrated Approach 1. An Introduction to Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups: An Integrated Approach 2. The Value Base of Social Work Practice 3. The Knowledge Base of Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups 4. The Skills Base of Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups 5. Social Work Ethics and Ethical Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups Part 2. Social Work Practice with Individuals: An Integrated Approach 6. Social Work Practice With Individuals: An Integrated Approach 7. Effective Use of the Planned Change Process With Individuals: Engagement and Assessment 8. Effective Use of the Planned Change Process With Individuals: Intervention and Evaluation Part 3. Social Work Practice With Families: An Integrated Approach 9. Social Work Practice With Families: An Integrated Approach 10. Effective Use of the Planned Change Process With Families: Engagement and Assessment 11. Intervention and Evaluation With Families: An Integrated Approach Part 4. Social Work Practice with Groups: An Integrated Approach 12. An Introduction to Social Work Practice With Groups: An Integrated Approach 13. Effective Use of the Planned Change Process With Groups: Engagement and Assessment 14. Effective Use of the Planned Change Process With Groups: Intervention and Evaluation

Overall, Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups: An Integrated Approach is praised for its breadth, practicality, and application to the field of social work. It is a valuable resource for both students and practitioners looking to improve their understanding and skills when working with diverse groups. -- Stephanie Little * Draft Chapter Review * A textbook for educators who are preparing social work practitioners for new emerging generations. How we view groups and families post-COVID-19 will require refined approaches and innovation. -- Parris Baker * Draft Chapter Review * This textbook is easy to read and contains 'real life' scenarios for social work students, which aids them in preparing for field work. -- Pam Clary * Draft Chapter Review *