Solution-based Casework

Solution-based casework is an approach to assessment, case planning, and case management that combines what we know from clinical social work with what we value about sound social work practice.

Dana N. Christensen is professor and director of the Center for Family Resource Development, Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville. Jeffrey To dahl is assistant professor, with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, College of Education, University of Oregon. William C. Barrett is in private practice, Family Intervention of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky.

Part 1 Historical context: the foundations of solution-based case-work; searching for solutions in the post-modern world. Part 2 Assessment: anchoring casework in everyday lie events; recognizing patterns; assessing problem detail; building a consensus for a prevention plan. Part 3 Management issues: the process of writing objectives and tasks; solution-based case management; treatment providers role in case management; solution-based interviewing techniques; how staff experience change.