The Generalist Intervention Model (GIM)
Dr. Karen Kirst-Ashman is a Licensed Clinical Social
Worker who has spent years teaching and writing
about social work practice. She has written six social
work textbooks, including
Understanding Generalist
Practice
(with Grafton Hull). One of Kirst-Ashman's
and Hull's key foci is the Generalist Intervention
Model (GIM).
The GIM seven-step model for planned change is
directed to individuals, groups, and communities
(Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2013). This model will help
staff members partner with patients from a
strengths-based perspective to set goals that will be
incorporated into their care plans, monitor their
progress, address barriers, and follow up with the
patients on both clinical and self-management goals.
The seven steps of the GIM include:
1.
Engagement
(Motivational interviewing and
active listening)
2.
Assessment
(Articulate a clear statement of the
need, problem, or situation)
3.
Planning
(Prioritize needs, establish goals, set
action steps)
4.
Implementation
(Follow plan and revise when
necessary)
5.
Evaluation
(Monitor progress)
6.
Termination
(Evaluate achievement of
objectives/maintain and continue progress)
7.
Follow-up
(Discuss problems & address barriers)
