Theory, Practice, and Trends in Human Services: An Introduction (MindTap Course List)

Theory, Practice, and Trends in Human Services: An Introduction (MindTap Course List)
by: Edward Neukrug (Author)
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Edition: 7th
Publication Date: 2024/1/19
Language: English
Print Length: 400 pages
ISBN-10: 0357935977
ISBN-13: 9780357935972
Book Description
Embark on a journey towards becoming a culturally competent counselor with Neukrug's THEORY, PRACTICE, AND TRENDS IN HUMAN SERVICES: AN INTRODUCTION, 7th Edition. It provides an in-depth exploration of the human services profession, covering crucial areas such as professional issues, major theories and working with diverse client populations. Major content areas include professional issues; standards in the profession (skill standards, ethics, accreditation and credentialing); characteristics of the effective helper; history and current issues in human services; counseling theory; helping skills; human development; couples, family and group helping; community systems, consultation and supervision; and research, testing and evaluation. The final chapter explores career development, offering insights into the career counseling process. The book is further distinguished by its emphasis on experiential learning, unique use of personal vignettes and focus on the development of the helper.
About the Author
Embark on a journey towards becoming a culturally competent counselor with Neukrug's THEORY, PRACTICE, AND TRENDS IN HUMAN SERVICES: AN INTRODUCTION, 7th Edition. It provides an in-depth exploration of the human services profession, covering crucial areas such as professional issues, major theories and working with diverse client populations. Major content areas include professional issues; standards in the profession (skill standards, ethics, accreditation and credentialing); characteristics of the effective helper; history and current issues in human services; counseling theory; helping skills; human development; couples, family and group helping; community systems, consultation and supervision; and research, testing and evaluation. The final chapter explores career development, offering insights into the career counseling process. The book is further distinguished by its emphasis on experiential learning, unique use of personal vignettes and focus on the development of the helper. Read more