Introducing Generalist Practice Flashcards
What is Generalist Practice
Problem solving/planned change approach
ethical principals and values
wide range of roles
select most effective strategies possible
“The application of an eclectic knowledge base, professional values and ethics, and a wide range of skills to target systems of any size for change”
i) Three primary principles:
▪ Emphasis on client empowerment, strengths and resiliency
▪ Importance of human diversity and difference
▪ Advocacy for human rights and advancement of social, economic, and environmental justice
ii) Four major processes:
▪ Wide range of professional roles
▪ Critical thinking skills
▪ Research-informed practice
▪ Planned change process
Empowerment:
“the process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals can take action to improve their life situations”
Strength Perspective
“An orientation focusing on client resources, capabilities, knowledge, abilities, motivations, experience, intelligence, and other positive qualities that can be put to use to solve problems and pursue positive changes.”
Resiliency
▪ Seeking strength amid adversity
▪ “the ability of an individual, family, group, community, or organization to recover from adversity and resume functioning even when suffering serious trouble, confusion, or hardship”
Cultural competency:
“the set of knowledge and skills that a social worker must develop in order to be effective with multicultural clients.”
“the set of knowledge and skills that a social worker must develop in order to be effective with multicultural clients.” (p. 32)
consistent with social work values and an anti-oppressive approach
Triple A Approach to Critical Thinking stands for ______
- Ask questions [e.g., about situation, statement]
- Assess the established facts and issues involved
- Assert a concluding opinion
Value 1 ____
Respect for the Inherent Dignity and Worth of Persons
▪ Diversity
▪ Self-Determination (with limits)
▪ Informed consent
Value 2 is ____
Pursuit of Social Justice
▪ Fair and equitable distribution of resources
▪ Equal treatment and protection
▪ Social development and environmental management
Value 3 is ____
Service to Humanity
▪ Needs of others above self-interest (in professional practice)
▪ Responsible use of power and authority
▪ Promote individual and social development
Value 4 is ___
Integrity in Professional Practice
▪ Honest, reliable, impartial…
▪ Respect professional values and ethical principles
▪ Maintain appropriate boundaries
▪ Avoid conflict of interests
Value 5 is ____
Confidentiality in Professional Practice
▪ Respect trust and confidence
▪ Respect client’s right to confidentiality (with limits)
▪ Informed consent
Value 6 is ____
Competence in Professional Practice
▪ Client’s right to highest quality of service possible
▪ Maintain/Increase professional knowledge and skill
▪ Limit professional practice to areas of competence
iii) And an _____
iii) And an organizational structure
Micro skills
used with individuals (one-on-one)