Introduction to Human Services Values, Methods, and Populations Served

Name: Introduction to Human Services Values, Methods, and Populations Served
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ISBN: 9780495007920

ISBN-10: 0495007927

ISBN-13: 9780495007920

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Cynthia Cannon Poindexter, Deborah P. Valentine

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Become an effective helper with AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES: VALUES, METHODS, AND POPULATIONS SERVED! A ?must read? for human services workers, students, and volunteers, this concise guide introduces you to the necessary basic skills needed to effectively support and guide persons who need assistance from social services systems. Topics include helping persons living with HIV, working with persons with mental illness, and taking care of oneself. Case studies in each chapter illustrate the helping techniques and difficulties that may arise and exercises help you grasp the techniques presented in the text.

Book details

List price: $149.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 7/20/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 364
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English

Dr. Poindexter is an associate professor in the School of Social Services at Fordham University. Her areas of research and interest include HIV/AIDS, Management, Community Practice, and Gerontology.




Laying The Groundwork



Introduction: What Does It Mean To Be A Helper?



Attitudes And Values Of Helping



Awareness Of Others: Addressing Oppression And Culture



The Helping Relationship



Active Listening Skills



Foundations For Helping



The Helping Interview And Problem-Solving Process



Crisis Intervention



Case Management Or Service Coordination



A Family Approach To Human Services



A Group Approach To Human Services



Class Advocacy And Community Organization



Human Services Management And Supervision



Applications To Special Areas



Interpersonal Violence



Aging



HIV Disease



Developmental Disabilities



Working With Loss And Grief



Caring for the Caregiver



Attention To Self



Putting It All Together


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