An Introduction to Human Services

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

Interested in a practical introduction to the human service profession? If the answer's yes, then AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES, 9th Edition, is for you. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors define human services, review the historical development of advocacy, and examine service delivery models and processes. They thoroughly explore the current state of this rapidly evolving profession as well as the essential skills you need to succeed within it. You'll gain a solid grounding in such fundamental concepts as serving the whole person, using an interdisciplinary approach, interacting with helper and client, preparing generalists, understanding multicultural influences, and empowering clients. Detailed case studies give you frontline perspectives -- and prepare you to effectively address issues you're likely to encounter as a helping professional.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-01-01
Mått:200 x 15 x 251 mm
Vikt:590 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Upplaga:9
Förlag:Cengage Learning
ISBN:9781337567176

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Pedagogik inom Psykologi och pedagogik

Mer om författaren

Marianne Woodside, Professor Emerita, is affiliated with the Human Services, Mental Health Counseling, and Counselor Education programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She has taught introduction to human services, case management, methods of helping, and foundations of counselor education, and supervises practicum and internship. Her primary research interests are international human services, human service education, and case management. Dr. Woodside has served on the editorial boards for Journal of Human Service Education, American Association for Counseling and Development Journal, and Tennessee Counseling Journal. Additionally, she served as vice-president of regional development and secretary of the National Organization for Human Services Education. Dr. Woodside has published a wide range of journal articles and has an extensive record of presentations at national and international meetings. Her many awards include the Distinguished Recognition Award from the Council for Standards in Human Service Education, the Professional Development Research Award from the National Organization for Human Services Education, the Helen B. Watson Outstanding Faculty Research Award, and the Educator's Hall of Honor Award. With Tricia McClam, Dr. Woodside is co-author of the successful AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES (8th Ed.), AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES: CASES AND APPLICATIONS (8th Ed.), GENERALIST CASE MANAGEMENT: A METHOD OF HUMAN SERVICE DELIVERY (5th Ed.), PROBLEM SOLVING IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS, HELPING PROCESS: ASSESSMENT TO TERMINATION, and INTERVIEWING: WHAT STUDENTS WANT TO KNOW. Dr. Woodside also wrote INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN SERVICES: HELPING STUDENTS FIND THEIR WAY (Sage). Tricia McClam, Professor Emeritus, is affiliated with the Mental Health Counseling (Master's) and Counselor Education (Ph.D.) programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She teaches various courses in both programs, including Cross Cultural Counseling, Formal Measurement, and Case Management. Her research broadly deals with case management in human service delivery, professional development, and international human services. Dr. McClam is associate editor of International Education and past co-editor of Human Service Education, both refereed journals. Included among her professional awards are the Helen B. Watson Outstanding Faculty Research Award in the College of Education, a Certificate of Appreciation from the Council for Standards in Human Service Education, and the Miriam Clubok Award from the National Organization for Human Service Education. With Marianne Woodside, Dr. McClam is co-author of INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES (8th Ed.), AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES: CASES AND APPLICATIONS (8th Ed.), GENERALIST CASE MANAGEMENT: A METHOD OF HUMAN SERVICE DELIVERY (5th Ed.), PROBLEM SOLVING IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS, HELPING PROCESS: ASSESSMENT TO TERMINATION, and INTERVIEWING: WHAT EVERY STUDENT WANTS TO KNOW.

Innehållsförteckning

Part I: DEFINING HUMAN SERVICES.1. An Introduction to Human Services.2. The Human Service Professional.Part II: GUIDING HUMAN SERVICE PRACTICE.3. The History of Advocacy in Human Services.4. Human Services and Ethical Practice.5. Multicultural Dimensions of Helping.Part III: THE PRACTICE OF HUMAN SERVICES.6. Models of Service Delivery.7. The Helping Process.8. The Client.Part IV: WORKING IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN SERVICES.9. Working Within a System.10. Human Services Today.