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MSW-5001 v5

Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Lesson 5 Resources

Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment (6th ed.).

Hutchison, E. (2018). Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment (6th ed.). California: Sage Publications.

• Read Ch. 5: The Psychosocial Person: Relationships, Stress and Coping
• Read Ch 10: Families


Note: Mezzo-Level social work with groups has long been a hallmark of social work practice. These chapters provide an overview of the types of groups social workers commonly lead and focuses on theories that guide interventions with families, groups, and communities. These chapters also explore the importance of resiliency and trauma-informed practice at all levels of generalist social work practice.

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