{"product_id":"generalist-social-work-practice-a-competency-based-approach-9780826166821","title":"Generalist Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA competency-based approach to generalist social work practice that integrates an anti-oppressive perspective and foundational practice principles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneralist Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach \u003c\/em\u003ealigns with the nine professional social work competencies defined by the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) and is fully revised to incorporate the latest updates. This textbook offers a comprehensive, chapter-by-chapter exploration of each competency and covers all areas of social work practice, including theory, ethics, human rights, social justice, and interventions at micro and mezzo levels.\u003cem\u003e Generalist Social Work Practice\u003c\/em\u003e integrates the critical themes of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) to ensure future social workers engage thoughtfully and competently in diverse settings. \u003cstrong\u003ePurchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the Second Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplicit focus on generalist social work practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegration of anti-oppressive practice principles into the generalist model.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlignment with CSWE 2022 EPAS.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombined assessment and intervention content across chapters.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction of a new chapter on evaluation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhanced ADEI content throughout the book.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides comprehensive coverage of generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the nine CSWE professional competencies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates social justice perspectives into practice models.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers extensive case examples, ADEI reflection questions, and chapter summaries.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes QR Codes that link to supplemental videos for enriched learning.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides online instructor resources such as electronic presentations, discussion questions, and grading rubrics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a student-friendly writing style to encourage engagement and understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoulin, John:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Poulin, PhD, MSW\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a professor emeritus and adjunct professor at Widener University's Center for Social Work Education in Chester, Pennsylvania, currently teaching the foundation field seminar in Widener's online MSW program. In 2016, he retired from Widener University, where he taught generalist practice, research, and policy courses for 32 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatis, Selina:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelina Matis, PhD, LCSW, LICSW\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a licensed clinical social worker and Assistant Professor at Capella University. She received her doctoral degree in social work from Widener University. Additionally, she has a MSW (Master of Social Work), BS in Elementary Education and a MS in School Psychology all from PennWest University (formerly California University of Pennsylvania). Clinically, she has worked primarily in the mental health arena supporting children and their families in a variety of settings. She has specialized in treating trauma across the lifespan. 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