LibGuides: MSW-5002 v7: Week 1 Resources

Week 1 Resources

Empowerment Series: Understanding Generalist Practice

Kirst-Ashman, K.K,, & Hull, Jr., G.H. (2018). Empowerment Series: Understanding Generalist Practice. Cengage Learning.

Chapter 1: Introducing generalist practice: The generalist intervention model
Chapter 12: Culturally competent social work practice

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Revisiting the Biological Perspective in the Use of Biopsychosocial Assessments in Social Work
Burns, 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.
This article investigates the biological perspective of assessment. The authors provide insight into four common underrepresented scenarios.
A Culturally Grounded Biopsychosocial Assessment Utilizing Indigenous Ways of Knowing with the Cowichan Tribes
Elliott 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.
This journal entry explores the biopsychosocial assessment of people in the Cowichan Tribes. Elliot-Groves (2019) utilized a culturally grounded community-based process to better understand evaluation methods.
How To Truly Listen
Glennie, E. (2003). How to truly listen [Video]. TED Conferences.
Listening skills are a necessity of being a generalist practitioner. This TED Talk video from Evelyn Glennie utilizes music theory to teach a different perspective of listening.
A Template for Spiritual Assessment: A Review of the JCAHO Requirements and Guidelines for Implementation
Hodge, D.R. (2006). A Template for spiritual assessment: A review of the JCAHO requirements and guidelines for implementation. Social Work, 51(4), 317-326.
This article highlights the importance of the spiritual side when performing a biopsychosocial assessment. Hodge (2006) used the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) as the background.

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

Revisiting the Advanced Generalist: Adapting to Current Environment of MSW Education
Daley, M. R., & Borasky, S. (2025). Revisiting the advanced generalist: Adapting to current environment of MSW education. Journal of Social Work Education, 61(1), 60–72.
Clinical Social Work Practice and Education : What Would Flexner Think Now?
Tosone, C. (2016). Clinical social work practice and education: What would Flexner think now? Journal of Social Work Education, 52(sup1), S28–S37.

Week 1 Assignment Resources

Association of Social Work Boards
Licensure laws in your state; use this website to find the link to your state
Mandated Reporter
Mandated reporting laws to use to find specific laws in your state

BPS-SA Preparation Assignment Samples