Textbook
Your course textbook can be accessed via the Redshelf link in the Getting Started module.
Kirst-Ashman, K.K., & Hull, Jr., G.H. (2018). Understanding generalist practice. Cengage Learning.
- Read Chapter 1. This chapter from the course text focuses on both generalist practice as a whole and on the Generalist Intervention Model (GIM) that lays out the stages of generalist practice. It is important to know the difference between generalist practice and the Generalist Intervention Model as a way to guide client interactions and to succeed in future assignments.
- Read Chapter 12. Awareness of the impact of culture on our own lives and the lives of our clients is essential regardless of the type of practice we are engaged in. This chapter of the course text raises issues about the role of culture in our clients’ lives and the importance of our ability to understand and manage cultural differences.
Articles
Revisiting the Biological Perspective in the Use of Biopsychosocial Assessments in Social WorkBurns, A., Dannecker, E., & Austin, M.J. (2019). Revisiting the biological perspective in the use of biopsychosocial assessments in social work. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 29(2), 177-194. https://doi.org/10.1080/10911359.2018.1500505
In recent years, knowledge of biology and neuroscience has increased and become more relevant to social work interactions with clients. Some of these concepts may be difficult for social workers to follow, but this piece focuses on why it’s critically important to attend to the biological in assessing clients.
A Culturally Grounded Biopsychosocial Assessment Utilizing Indigenous Ways of Knowing with the Cowichan TribesElliott Groves, E. (2019). A culturally grounded biopsychosocial assessment utilizing indigenous ways of knowing with the Cowichan tribes. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 28(1), 115-133. https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2019.1570889
The Council on Social Work Education makes the point that scientific knowledge is not the only legitimate “way of knowing.” In social work, we rely on multiple ways of knowing, one of which is described in this piece.
A Template for Spiritual Assessment: A Review of the JCAHO Requirements and Guidelines for ImplementationHodge, D.R. (2006). A template for spiritual assessment: A review of the JCAHO requirements and guidelines for implementation. Social Work, 51(4), 317-326.
Spirituality is something that clearly has great relevance for some clients’ lives but has traditionally not been included in social work assessments. This provides practical information about how to do a spiritual assessment.
International Interviewing and Counseling: Facilitating Development in a Multicultural Society
Ivey, A.E., Ivey, M.B., & Zalaquett, C.P. (2010). International interviewing and counseling: Facilitating development in a multicultural society. Brooks-Cole. (Review handout of Five-Stage Interview Process)
Five Stage Interview ChecklistIvey, A.E., Ivey, M.B., & Zalaquett, C.P. (2010). Five stage interview checklist [Handout].
The five-stage interview process is a tool for structuring interview sessions with clients. It is invaluable for the assignments in this course and for later interactions with actual clients.
Videos
How to Truly Listen
Glennie, E. (2003). How to truly listen [Video]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.com/talks/evelyn_glennie_how_to_truly_listen
When listening to a client speak, it is easy to focus on how we will respond, rather than on what they are truly saying. This video offers some ideas for listening in ways that enhance human connection.
Assignment 1 Resources
Review the following samples for Assignment 1.
