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Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups equips students with practical skills for working with multiple levels of client systems. Featuring diverse case studies and integrated practicum experiences, it supports students in mastering foundational competencies aligned with the 2022 EPAS, preparing them for effective, real-world social work practice.
List of contents
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
About the author
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.
