THEORY,PRAC.,+TRENDS IN HUMAN SERVICES [Paperback]

Distinguished by its focus on the development of the helper, its experiential emphasis and the unique use of personal vignettes, Neukrug's THEORY, PRACTICE, AND TRENDS IN HUMAN SERVICES: AN INTRODUCTION, 7th Edition, provides an overview of the field of human services. It begins with chapters that delve into the identity of the human service professional, the history of human services, current trends in the field, counseling skills, credentialing, ethics and accreditation. It later moves on to cover important content areas that effective human service professionals must know including counseling theory, helping skills, human development, group and family guidance, organizational and community change, the role of consultation and supervision, human development, cultural competence, how to work with diverse client populations, as well as research, evaluation and assessment. Concluding with career development, the final chapter provides guidance on how to apply career guidance to future clients.1. Defining the Human Service Professional. 2. History and Current Issues in Human Services. 3. Standards in the Profession: Skill Standards, Credentialing, Program Accreditation, and Ethical Standards. 4. Theoretical Approaches to Human Service Work. 5. The Helping Interview: Skills, Process, and Case Management. 6. Development of the Person. 7. Couples, Family, and Group Helping. 8. Organizational and Community Change, and the Role of Consultation and Supervision. 9. Culturally Competent Helping. 10. Working with Varied Client Populations. 11. Research, Evaluation, and Assessment. 12. Career Development, Processes, and Resources: Your Future in Human Services. Glossary. Appendix A: Overview of DSM-5 Diagnostic Categories. Appendix B: Consultation at a Mental Health Center. Appendix C: Privilege Exercise.