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Informationen zum Autor BRUCE A. THYER, PhD, LCSW, is Professor and former dean of the College of Social Work at Florida State University. He is the founding and current editor of the bimonthly journal Research on Social Work Practice . CATHERINE N. DULMUS, PhD, LCSW, is Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research in the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, and Research Director at Hillside Family of Agencies in Rochester, New York. KAREN M. SOWERS, PhD, is Dean and Beaman Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research interests include juvenile justice, sexuality, social work education, child welfare, evidence-based practice, and international social work practice. Klappentext An essential overview of the core skills needed by every social work practitionerDeveloping Evidence-Based Generalist Practice Skills features contributions from top scholars in social work practice, presenting essential information for the ethical and effective practice of social work. This clearly written guide provides step-by-step guidance for using evidence-based practice to make joint decisions with clients about assessment and treatment options through a careful consideration of the best available research evidence, the client's preferences and values, professional ethical standards, and other key issues.Comprehensive and straightforward, this book addresses foundational practice skills expected of all social work practitioners, including:* Evidence-based practice* Trauma-informed practice* Interviewing skills* Problem identification, contracting, and case planning* Case management* Advocacy* Crisis intervention* Practice evaluation* Termination, stabilization, and continuity of careEach chapter begins with an overarching question and "what if" scenarios, and ends with a set of suggested key terms, online resources, and discussion questions. Designed as a foundation-level social work education text for undergraduate and graduate students in social work programs, this book meets the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) for a thorough and up-to-date presentation of core social work skills featuring in-depth scholarship. Zusammenfassung With contributions from the leading scholars in social work, this edited text provides a solid foundation of generalist practice skills for students and social workers. Creating a resource that covers generalist practice skills appropriate for students and practitioners, the authors begin by stressing the importance of evidence-based practice and cover key areas from intake through intervention and termination. Each chapter covers the theoretical basis for each type of practice as well as the practice implications for social work. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xi About the Editors xv Contributors xvii Chapter 1 Evidence-Informed Practice 1 Eileen Gambrill What Is Evidence-Informed Practice? 2 Three Philosophies of Evidence-Based Practice 7 Different Kinds of Questions 8 Different Styles of Evidence-Based Practice 9 Examples of Evidence-Based Decision Making 10 Hallmarks and Implications of the Philosophy of Evidence-Based Practice and Care 11 Educational Implications 15 Controversies 16 Obstacles 17 Conclusion 18 Key Terms 19 Review Questions for Critical Thinking 19 Online Resources 20 References 20 Chapter 2 Trauma-Informed Practice 25 Nancy J. Smyth and Laura Greyber Overview 25 Defining Trauma 26 Risk Factors 29 Social Work and Trauma 29 Assessment of Trauma 30 Interventions for Trauma 34 Key Terms 45
