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Miley, Karla Krogsrud, 1942-

Generalist social work practice : an empowering approach / Karla Krogsrud Miley, Black Hawk College, Michael W. O'Melia, St. Ambrose University, Brenda L. DuBois, St. Ambrose University. - Eighth Edition. - Boston : Prentice Hall, [2017]. - xviii, 480 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Revised edition of the authors' Generalist social work practice, 2013.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 434-459) and indexes.

Preface -- Social work practice perspectives -- Generalist social work practice -- Human system perspectives -- Values and multicultural competence -- Strengths and empowerment -- An empowering approach to generalist practice -- Engagement: the dialogue phase -- Engagement: forming partnerships -- Engagement : articulating situations -- Engagement : defining directions -- Assessment: identifying strengths -- Assessment: assessing resource capabilities -- Assessment: framing solutions -- Intervention: activating resources -- Intervention: creating alliances -- Intervention: integrating gains -- Epilogue -- References -- Name index -- Subject index.

ISBN: 9780133948271 (alk. paper) 0133948277 (alk. paper) 9780134145563

LCCN: 2015030088

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social service.
Social case work.

LC Class. No.: HV40 / M5223 2017