Case Studies in Generalist Practice Book

	Foreword	xi
Part I	Micro Practice: Individuals	1
1	The Case of Trent	3
2	The Case of Trent Revisited: A Single Subject Research Design	8
3	The Young Bears	14
4	Nalani Ethel C.: Social Work with a Hawaiian Woman and Her Family	23
5	Saundra Santiago	30
6	The Case of Mrs. Miller: A Long Engagement	37
7	Mr. Polanski	43
8	Self-Disclosure and Client Discrimination	49
9	Late Night with Bea Rosen	55
10	Substance Abuse as Problem or Symptom: The Smith Family	64
Part II	Mezzo Practice: Families and Groups	71
11	Personal Growth and Self-Esteem through Cultural Spiritualism: A Native American Experience	73
12	In the Best Interest of the Child	82
13	Between Two Worlds	88
14	Carmelita and Fernando	97
15	Sally's Saga	103
16	Brad: Consequences of a Dysfunctional Family	109
17	A Visit to Dwight's Hollow	116
18	No Mad Dog Looks: Group Work and Mediating Differences	124
19	Deanna's Dilemma	133
20	Ari and Simone: Notes from the Group	140
Part III	Macro Practice: Communities and Organizations	147
21	Project Homeless	149
22	Transitional Homes for Young Street Mothers	159
23	The Appointment Letters	166
24	The Evergreen Boys Ranch: A Story about Jack and Diane	177
25	The Willow River Developmental Disabilities Center	178
26	Generalist Practice at the Organizational Level: Participation, Partnership, and Process	184
27	Legal Regulation of Social Workers: BSWs and 1991 Wisconsin Act 160	192
28	Managing Margaret's Care	198
29	From Case to Cause: My Name is Jess Overton	204
Appendix	General Questions to Assist in Case Analysis	212