Developing Practice Competencies: A Foundation for Generalist Practice

"Through chapter content on theory, evidence, practice literature and case examples, D. Mark Ragg has demonstrated great ability to clarify and simplify complex concepts. In this text, Ragg demonstrates his aptitude for integrating theoretical models, research findings, social work practice literature and the development of core competencies. This text is constructed in a way that is accessible, understandable and extremely valuable to social work students."
—James C. Piers, PhD, LMSW, Professor and Social Work Program Director Hope College

"A masterful practice text that provides students with a comprehensive presentation of social work skills and concepts. Throughout, students are guided to employ critical thinking in every aspect of their skill attainment, and with the multiple systems of engagement they will face. Each topic is clearly defined and illustrated with precise examples and case vignettes in a pedagogically effective integration of the art and science of social work practice."
—Professor Mitchell Kahn, BSW Program Director Ramapo College of New Jersey

"Mark Ragg has written an excellent book that is easy to read and yet maintains a particularly high level of applicability. He has broken down the concepts we use in generalist practice and explained them in terms that are easy to visualize and make sense. Students will find the textbook accessible, meaningful and very applicable to their work in this field."
—Debashis Dutta, M.S.W. (R.S.W.),Coordinator, Human Services Foundation Program, Conestoga College, Kitchener Ontario, Lecturer, School of Social Work, Renison University College/University of Waterloo, Waterloo Ontario