Theory, Practice, and Trends in Human Services: An Introduction by Edward Neukru

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Theory, Practice, and Trends in Human Services by Edward Neukrug This easy-to-understand text addresses critical topics in human services to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the field. Youll learn about professional issues and major theories related to human service work as well as about how to work with varying client populations and become a culturally competent helper. Major content areas include professional issues, standards in the profession (skill standards, ethics, accreditation, and credentialing), history, counseling theory, helping skills, human development, group and family counseling, community systems, consultation and supervision, and research, testing, and evaluation. The last chapter (on career development) gives you an opportunity to examine whether human services is the right field for you and helps you understand the career counseling process. The book is further distinguished by its experiential emphasis, unique use of personal vignettes, and focus on the development of the helper. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dr. Ed Neukrug is the Batten Endowed Chair of Counseling in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at Old Dominion University. As the author of 13 books and dozens of articles and book chapters, his works have been read by thousands of counseling and human services students and professionals. A leader in several counseling and human services associations, he has helped steer the fields toward the future. In addition, Dr. Neukrug was the architect of the original ethics code of the National Association of Human Services (NOHS) and served in a variety of capacities for professional associations. He has several open-access, free websites which focus on learning of counseling theories, understanding ones view of human nature, oral histories of well-known theorists and more. His commitment to, and work in, the counseling and human services professions has been unwavering. Dr. Neukrug has received numerous awards for his work, including twice receiving the Presidents award from NOHS, and receiving the American Counseling Associations (ACA) Fellows designation and Publications Award. He is also the Executive Director of the International Institute for the Advancement of Counseling Theory (IIACT). You can view his works, open access websites and accomplishments at , , and at Table of Contents 1. Defining the Human Service Professional.2. History and Current Issues in Human Services.3. Standards in the Profession: Skill Standards, Credentialing, Program Accreditation, and Ethics.4. Theoretical Approaches to Human Service Work.5. The Helping Interview: Skills, Process, and Case Management.6. Development of the Person.7. Couples, Family, and Group Helping.8. Organizational and Community Change and the Role of Consultation and Supervision.9. Culturally Competent Helping and Diversity.10. Working with Varied Client Populations.11. Research, Evaluation, and Assessment.12. Career Development, Processes, and Resources: Your Future in Human Services.Glossary.Appendix A: Websites of Professional Associations.Appendix B: Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals.Appendix C: Overview of DSM-5 Diagnostic Categories.Appendix D: Consultation at a Mental Health Center. Review "This textbook is an excellent survey of important information for the new human services student. It is particularly strong in the areas of diversity, culture, the role of the human services professional, and many of the practical aspects of case management. . . . The text is an excellent resource for many of the most important topics in preparing students to enter the human services field."The text provides a comprehensive overview of the field and profession of human services. It is well organized and easily read. The correlation between chapter overviews and summaries is excellent. [It offers] excellent suggestions for experiential exercises that can be accomplished in class or as homework assignments." Review Quote "This textbook is an excellent survey of important information for the new human services student. It is particularly strong in the areas of diversity, culture, the role of the human services professional, and many of the practical aspects of case management. . . . The text is an excellent resource for many of the most important topics in preparing students to enter the human services field." New Feature 1. Defining the Human Service Professional. 2. History and Current Issues in Human Services. 3. Standards in the Profession: Skill Standards, Credentialing, Program Accreditation, and Ethics. 4. Theoretical Approaches to Human Service Work. 5. The Helping Interview: Skills, Process, and Case Management. 6. Development of the Person. 7. Couples, Family, and Group Helping. 8. Organizational and Community Change and the Role of Consultation and Supervision. 9. Culturally Competent Helping and Diversity. 10. Working with Varied Client Populations. 11. Research, Evaluation, and Assessment. 12. Career Development, Processes, and Resources: Your Future in Human Services. Glossary. Appendix A: Websites of Professional Associations. Appendix B: Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals. Appendix C: Overview of DSM-5 Diagnostic Categories. Appendix D: Consultation at a Mental Health Center. Details ISBN1305271491 Short Title THEORY PRAC & TRENDS IN HUMAN Language English Edition 6th ISBN-10 1305271491 ISBN-13 9781305271494 Media Book Format Paperback Subtitle An Introduction Country of Publication United States Pages 416 DEWEY 361.06 Series MindTap Course List UK Release Date 2016-01-01 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-01-01 Imprint Brooks/Cole Place of Publication CA NZ Release Date 2016-01-01 US Release Date 2016-01-01 Author Edward Neukrug Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc Edition Description 6th edition Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2015-11-08 Replaced by 9780357935972 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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