Developing Helping Skills: A Step-by-Step Approach to Competency, International Edition - Softcover

Scott, Sheryn; Chang, Valerie; Decker, Carol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1133371760 ISBN 13: 9781133371762

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2012

Synopsis

Whether you are preparing for social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, pastoral counseling, human services, or a related helping profession, this unique book offers the fundamental knowledge and skills sets you need. The authors' multilayered learning system integrates reading, discussion, observation and visualization, practice, and evaluation. Self-assessment, critical thinking, and practice play a central role in the book's presentation as the text prepares professionals in training for generalist practice with individuals, families, and groups, including entire communities and organizations. You begin by reading the text and completing the homework exercises that follow each new concept. You then view the accompanying DVD (available for purchase) to see how to apply the skills in practice effectively. The text's case-based approach helps you think like a professional with a continuing case that is introduced one section at a time. Finally, role playing in practice interviews and completing evaluation tools allow you to assess progress and determine your personal readiness to apply your skills within actual life settings.

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Paperback. Pub Date :2012-02-27 Pages: 368 Language: English Publisher: Brooks Cole Chang. Scott. and Deckers multilayered teaching and learning system presents a creative blend of learning methods and clear presentation of topics to help students think like practitioners and apply foundational skills to real-world practice. Students first read about professional practice and the skills required to work effectively with clients. Students then think and write about the ideas and concepts presented in the text by completing homework exercises following each new concept. Next. students watch and discuss the accompanying DVD (available for packaging with the text). which demonstrates how to use the skills covered in the text with an individual. family. or group. Furthermore. the texts modified case-based method introduces a continuing case. one section at a time. throughout the ...

Review

Introduction. Section I: FOUNDATION. 1. Importance of Self Understanding. 2. Ways of Understanding and Perceiving Others. 3. Values, Ethics, and Legal Obligations. 4. Professionalism and Professional Relationships. Section II: BUILDING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. 5. Developing Working Relationships. 6. Basic Interpersonal Skills. 7. Opening and Closing a Meeting. 8. Expressing Understanding. Section III: EXPLORING AND ASSESSING WITH CLIENTS. 9. Gaining Further Understanding. 10. Developing Deeper Understanding. Section IV: DEFINING THE FOCUS OF WORK. 11. Assessing Readiness and Motivation. 12. Identifying Key Problems or Challenges. 13. Establishing Goals. Section V: DOING, EVALUATING, AND ENDING THE WORK. 14. Taking Action. 15. Evaluating and Ending Professional Relationships. Appendix A: Practice Evaluation Scales. Appendix B: Overall Practice Evaluation Form. Glossary. References.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1133371760
• ISBN 13: 9781133371762
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 368