Skill development for generalist practice : exercises for real-world application / Christina W. Newhill, Elizabeth A. Mulvaney, and Bobby F. Simmons.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introductory exercises -- The purpose and nature of generalist social work practice -- Working with diverse clients using cultural competence and humility -- Understanding values and ethics -- Communicating : empathy and authenticity -- Communicating: verbal following/ active listening skills -- Multidimensional client assessment -- Developing and negotiating SMART client goals and formulating a contract -- Understanding family functioning -- Working with groups -- Working with organizations -- Macro practice: community development and organizing -- Managing barriers to change and the client-social worker relationship -- Termination, consolidating gains, and follow-up -- Documentation -- In-depth case analysis exercises -- Real-world experiential exercises.