Full Description
Whether you are preparing for social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, pastoral counseling, human services, or a related helping profession, this book presents the fundamental knowledge and skills you need. The authors' multilayered learning system integrates reading and discussion with self-assessment and practice. DEVELOPING HELPING SKILLS prepares professionals in training for generalist practice with individuals, families, and groups, including entire communities and organizations. The text also includes a case that helps you learn to think like a professional. Finally, role playing in practice interviews as well as evaluation tools allow you to assess your progress and determine your readiness to apply your skills in real-life settings. If you use the MindTap online learning experience, you'll have access to videos demonstrating application of the skills, flashcards, notetaking, a mobile app, and other resources to help you succeed in the course.
Contents
Introduction.
Section I: FOUNDATION.
1. Understanding Yourself and Others.
2. Ways of Understanding and Perceiving Self and Others.
3. Values, Ethics, and Legal Obligations.
4. Professionalism and Professional Relationships.
Section II: BUILDING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.
5. Developing Relationships.
6. Foundational Interpersonal Skills.
7. Beginning and Ending a Meeting.
8. Demonstrating Active Listening.
Section III: EXPLORING AND ASSESSING WITH CLIENTS.
9. Using Questions.
10. Exploring and Discovering.
11. Thinking about Readiness and Motivation.
Section IV: DEFINING THE FOCUS.
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.
