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Generalist Social Work Practice: Context, Story, and Partnerships
Generalist Social Work Practice Context Story and Partnerships Author:Barry Locke, Rebecca Garrison, James Winship Geography, values, diversity, and resources all impact the way social workers interact with clients. With this engaging new book, authors Locke, Garrison, and Winship successfully address these different perspectives and provide a well-rounded examination of generalist social work practice. Their strengths-oriented Phase Model--a four-phased app... more »roach to planned change--encourages the"telling of the story." The book's subtitle reveals its central themes: Context refers to place of practice; story symbolizes life's journey and its unfolding; and Partnerships represents the collaborative, mutual nature of generalist social work practice. Students will appreciate the authors' warm, straightforward style of communication and the sharing of personal experiences--all of which make this an enjoyable and effective book.« less