Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups An Integrated Approach

This textbook is designed to help students develop the nine core social work competencies outlined by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in its 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Visit the 2022 EPAS website to learn more about these standards and competencies.

Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups: An Integrated Approach serves as a foundational text that supports students through effective practice with multiple levels of client systems, from the classroom to the profession. Authors Shelagh Jane Larkin and Jaylene Krieg Schaefer have integrated the practicum experience throughout the core chapters, emphasizing its role as the first area of social work practice. Developed with both BSW and foundational MSW programs in mind, this text offers an accessible exploration of social work practice with individuals, families, and groups through diverse case studies and practical examples aligned with the 2022 EPAS core competencies.