Developing Helping Skills: A Step-by-Step Approach to Competency

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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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cengage Learning
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2017
Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1305943260
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1305943261
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.38 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.4 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #644,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #438 in Social Work (Books) #648 in Medical Counseling #732 in Popular Psychology Counseling
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