Download or read book Skills for Human Service Practice written by Agi O'Hara and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents contemporary practice skills used in social work and other human service professions across a variety of contexts. The authors encourage a critical reflective perspective to help readers mindfully reflect on their practice, in order to help them deal with the frustrations and difficulties that they will encounter in their career. It lays out the theory and framework and then looks at specific skill sets in light of the frameworks and theories mentioned in the first half of the book.
Download or read book Skills For Human Service Practice Skills For Human Service Practice written by Agi O'Hara and published by OUP Australia & New Zealand. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skills for Human Service Practice: Working with Individuals, Groups and Communities, 2e, comprehensively covers contemporary practice skills used in social work and other human service professions across a variety of contexts.
Download or read book The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice with Online Study Too Ls 12 Months written by Lesley Chenoweth and published by Cengage AU. This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a value pack comprising Chenoweth's The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice, 5e print book + Search Me! Social Work, 2-term Instant Access. The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of practice in the professions of social work and the human services. It lays out the journey and expertly signposts the key areas of knowledge, skills, values, ethics, practice contexts and contemporary debates. Client and practitioner perspectives offer reflections on real-life social work and human services interventions, while new case studies show how theory can be applied to practice. Fully updated and revised, this text is an invaluable tool for students as they start their careers in the social work and human services sector. Search Me! is an online research library customised to your subject, that puts the information you need right at your fingertips. Content is updated daily from hundreds of scholarly and popular journals, eBooks and newspapers. Plus, 24-hour access means you won't be limited by library opening times!
Download or read book Skills for Human Service Practice written by Agi O'Hara and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2006 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary: Written by two of the authors from University of Sydney, NSW; this work covers practice skills used in social work and other human service professions across a variety of contexts.
Download or read book CRISIS INTERVENTION written by Kenneth France and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this exceptional new sixth edition, the author has retained the practical framework for offering immediate problem-solving assistance to persons in crisis. Therefore, the goal of this updated and expanded edition is to provide knowledge and methods applicable to particular crisis circumstances. Specific topics include: core concepts that are fundamental to all intervention efforts, crisis theory and the philosophy of crisis intervention, basic communication and problem-solving skills, suicide prevention, assistance for terminally ill persons, bereavement counseling, intervention with crime victims, rape counseling, negotiating with armed perpetrators, group strategies, family and marital interventions, disaster relief, case management, physical facilities, modes of contact, community relations, selection, training, and burnout prevention procedures. The handbook also details a review of the research on crisis intervention and how individual intervenors can build upon that knowledge. Numerous case examples presented in the handbook (with fictitious names) are based on actual occurrences the author has encountered. The techniques in this book are applicable to crisis centers, hotlines, Internet-based services, victim-assistance programs, college counseling centers, hospitals, schools, correctional facilities, children and youth programs, and other human service settings. The Study Questions at the end of each chapter are designed to serve as useful applications of crisis intervention theories and principles. Intended for caregivers whose work involves crisis intervention efforts, this is an informative resource for counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, physicians, clergy, correctional officers, parole and probation officers, and lay volunteers.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Case Management Practice written by Nancy Summers and published by Thomson Brooks/Cole. This book was released on 2011-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text/workbook is a step-by-step guide through the case management process, from intake and assessment to referrals and termination. The 4th edition focuses on what is most important for you to consider, document, and pass along in each step of the human services process. Chapters walk through each step of the case management process, while realistic exercises drawn from active professionals expose students to a broad range of true-to-life circumstances and difficulties. A DVD, available for purchase, demonstrates the skills and theory in action, providing you with a more robust understanding of case management.
Download or read book Professional Practice in Human Service Organisations written by Judy Williams and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helping children, disabled people, the unemployed, the elderly or homeless people can be inspiring work. However you can only help other people effectively if you understand your role clearly and know how to navigate the organisation in which you work. Professional Practice in Human Service Organisations examines what it means to be a professional in human service work, and how to develop excellence in professional practice. Making explicit what is often held as tacit knowledge in day to day practice, the authors explain the dynamics of human service organisations. They outline the challenges worker can face in caring for vulnerable people while at the same time fulfilling expectations of management and funding bodies. They explain the importance of understanding the complex networks of service delivery systems, including the role of information technology. They also examine how workers can maintain professional relations with clients, colleagues and other workers by developing skills in advocacy and in handling conflict, complaints and ethical dilemmas. Professional Practice in Human Service Organisations is essential reading for practitioners new to roles in social work, community work, youth work and related fields.
Download or read book Organization Practice written by Mary Katherine O'Connor and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-28 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human service organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that their programs work. Organization Practice, Second Edition helps students and professionals in human services and nonprofit management understand complex behaviors in organizations. This new edition provides a new, practical model for understanding cultural identities within organizations. Also, it is significantly revised to include numerous real-world cases, critical thinking questions, empirical support, and engaging exercises. Social workers, as well as public health and nonprofit administrators will benefit from the insights in this book.
Download or read book Advanced Practice in Human Service Agencies Issues Trends and Treatment Perspectives written by Lupe Alle-Corliss and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lupe and Randy Alle-Corliss’ book addresses the practical, hands-on field experience that every student in human services is required to explore. The authors go beyond providing a basic orientation to field course work to zero in on more in-depth skills that the advanced student must master, such as what models of therapy apply to different client populations. A journal-type format with an emphasis on self-awareness makes this book an especially useful tool, whether the student is in the classroom or out in the field in a human service agency. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Download or read book Practice Skills in Social Work and Welfare written by Jane Maidment and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-16 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practice Skills in Social Work and Welfare has established itself as the essential text to prepare students for the wide-ranging challenges they will face in today's human service sector. This new third edition continues the text's core strength of combining grounded theory with practical examples to build the reader's confidence and expertise in key areas of practice. Part I outlines the anti-oppressive and strengths-based practices that underpin the book's approach and provides the context for learning practice skills in a group setting, during community development projects and with individuals. Part II focuses on developing effective relationships with clients, illustrating through realistic scenarios how social work and human service workers can apply their practice skills in a range of settings. In Part III the essential elements of client assessment are explored, including risk assessment and cross-cultural perspectives. Issues surrounding intervention are examined in Part IV from working with families and groups to challenging constructively and safely, while research, evaluation and facilitating closure are covered in the final part. This third edition is fully revised and updated, and features new material on using information technology, working with Indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Maori, and engaging with families in the statutory system. 'The main strength of the book is the consistency of its themes throughout the text.' - Karen Heycox in Australian Social Work
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Download or read book Introduction to Human Services written by Michelle E. Martin and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides readers with an understanding of the Human Services Profession. Introduction to Human Services: Through the Eyes of Practice Settings, 3/e explores human services through the lens of the most common practice settings where human service professionals work. This title also provides information about social problems within a socio-political context allowing readers to think about ways in which culture and ideology influence people's perspectives. Standards for Excellence series -- Each chapter highlights the national standards set by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE). Critical thinking questions throughout reinforces this integration. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand the issues pertinent to human services from new perspectives. Challenge the status quo of human services. Recognize their own stereotypical thinking that may create barriers to becoming effective helpers.
Download or read book Environmental Practice in the Human Services written by Bernard Neugeboren and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1996 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practice specific environmental approach to social services deemphasizing changing people's behaviors and focusing on creating contexts that meet clients' needs on the direct service, administrative, and policy levels. Neugeboren (social work, Rutgers U.) instructs students and professionals in the micro and macro levels of skillful delivery and organization of services, using case histories to illustrate his recommendations across a variety of populations and community situations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Delivering Human Services written by Alexis A. Halley and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 1992 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique self-instructional text involves students in the learning process and helps them develop and apply the skills needed for working with people. It presents comprehensive coverage of major practice areas - brokering, consumer advocacy, mobilizing, interviewing, case management, relationship building, and assessment. Encouraging students to view people in a positive way with the ability to change, the fourth edition contains a new chapter on managing the transition to new service delivery systems, updated material on clinical methods, revised material on policy practice, and updated cases that reflect a stronger emphasis on diversity.
Download or read book Helping Skills for Social Work Direct Practice written by Jacqueline Corcoran and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Direct practice foundation courses in social work prepare students for every step of the problem-solving process, yet too often emphasize the what and the why of practice at the expense of the how. This practical, easy-to-use, and hands-on guide bridges this gap by illustrating the helping skills that practitioners can actually use to influence people's lives in positive ways. Integrating two major helping models--motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy--it equips students with the techniques and skills necessary for activating client strengths throughout the problem-solving process. Helping Skills for Social Work Direct Practice presents a wealth of sample dialogue, exercises, tips, and do's and don'ts, all designed to encourage learning by doing. This workbook helps make the links between theory and practice with these unique features: - Chapters logically organized by phases of the problem-solving process - Case demonstrations involving a variety of roles, including case manager, crisis intervention counselor, medical social worker, and school social worker - Practice exercises that prompt students to apply and generalize skills to different practice settings and client problems - Exhibits and reflection questions facilitate integration between classroom learning and the internship experience - An online instructor's manual (www.oup.com/us/helpingskills) with detailed answers to discussion questions From the first meeting with clients, to assessment, goal-setting, evaluation, and the ethics that guide the process throughout, this is the nuts-and-bolts guide to helping clients using a strengths-based perspective.
Download or read book Ethical Practice in the Human Services written by Richard D. Parsons and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2016-10-27 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethical Practice in the Human Services by Richard D. Parsons and Karen L. Dickinson moves beyond addressing ethical issues and principles to helping readers actually practice ethical behavior through awareness of their personal morals, values, and choices. With coverage of ethical standards from six different associations, the text addresses ethical issues and principles in social work, counseling, psychology, and marriage and family therapy. Robust pedagogy includes case illustrations and guided exercises to give readers a deeper understanding of the underlying moral principles and values that serve as a foundation for the various ethical codes.
Download or read book An Introduction to Supervisory Practice in Human Services written by Ralph Dolgoff and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear and practical, An Introduction to Supervision in the Human prepares readers to become human service administrators by applying roles, theories, knowledge, and skills to the supervisory process from interviewing and hiring to termination. Designed to prepare multi-skilled generalist supervisors or graduate human service students with an expanded set of functions in an "age of accountability," this organized look at theories and practices underlying supervision in a multitude of human service work settings would also be useful in Departments of Social Services and other human service agencies. Readers will be enabled to accomplish various tasks within different organizational and societal contexts and provide services efficiently, effectively, and ethically. Dr. Dolgoff addresses such contingencies as the societal context, the agency itself, supervisees, peers, superiors, advocacy, conflict management, and external relations. Up-to-date "real life" supervisory problems are presented with theory and background applicable to all major functions.
