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

by: Edward Neukrug (Author)

Publisher: Cengage Leaing

Edition: 7th

Publication Date: 2024/1/19

Language: English

Print Length: 400 pages

ISBN-10: 0357935977

ISBN-13: 9780357935972

Book Description

Embark on a jouey 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 leaing, unique use of personal vignettes and focus on the development of the helper.

About the Author

Embark on a jouey 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 leaing, unique use of personal vignettes and focus on the development of the helper.