Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-373) and indexes.
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Ch.1. Defining the Human Service Professional -- Ch.2. History of and Current Issues in Human Services -- Ch.3. Standards in the Profession: Skill Standards, Credentialing, Program Accreditation, and Ethical Standards -- Ch.4. Theoretical Approaches to Human Service Work -- Ch.5. The Helping Interview: Skills, Process, and Case Management -- Ch.6. Development of the Person -- Ch.7. Couples, Family, and Group Helping -- Ch. 8. Organizational and Community Change and the Role of Consultation and Supervision -- Ch.9. Culturally Competent Helping -- Ch.10. Working with Varied Client Populations -- Ch.11. Research, Evaluation, and Assessment -- Ch.12. Career Development Processes, and Resources: Your Future in the Human Services -- Appendix A: Web Addresses of Select Professional Associations -- Appendix B: Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals -- Appendix C: Overview of DSM-5 Diagnostic Categories -- Appendix D: Consultation at a Mental Health Center -- Glossary.
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"THEORY, PRACTICE, AND TRENDS IN HUMAN SERVICES: AN INTRODUCTION focuses on the development of the helper, its experiential emphasis, and the unique use of personal vignettes. This easy-to-understand resource begins with discussions of history and current issues, followed by a chapter on standards. Later, it covers important content areas, such as counseling theory, helping skills, consultation and supervision, and community organizing. A final chapter focuses on career development, including guidance about further education and insight into how career development models can be applied to student and their clients." -- Publisher's site.