Developing helping skills: A step-by-step approach

Chang, Scott, and Decker's multilayered teaching and learning system presentsa creative blend of learning methods and clear presentation of topics to helpstudents think like practitioners and apply foundational skills to real-worldpractice. Students first read about professional practice and the skills required to work effectively with clients. Students then think and write about theideas 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 text's modified case-based method introduces a continuing case, one section at a time, throughout the chapters, which helps students learn how to think like professionals. Finally, exercises with specific directions for role-playingthe client, practitioner, and peer supervisor, followed by a simple evaluation tool completed by the peer supervisor and practitioner, promote practice andevaluation. INDICE: Introduction. Section I: FOUNDATION. 1. Importance of Self Understanding. 2. Ways of Understanding and Perceiving Others. 3. Values, Ethics, andLegal Obligations. 4. Professionalism and Professional Relationships. SectionII: 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. GainingFurther Understanding. 10. Developing Deeper Understanding. Section IV: DEFINING THE FOCUS OF WORK. 11. Assessing Readiness and Motivation. 12. IdentifyingKey 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.

• ISBN: 978-1-133-37176-2
• Editorial: Wadsworth
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 272
• Fecha Publicación: 18/03/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés