Description
Presents four skill sets necessary for effective practice in the helping professions, covering development of the professional self, the helping relationship, an accurate understanding, and focused and helpful responses. Skills described are core skills of generalist practice. An intervention framework is also presented, based on the assumption that most difficulties in client situations are associated with how clients respond to their current situation. Includes case questions. The author is affiliated with Eastern Michigan University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This book provides readers with critical skills for effective social work practice, utilizing frameworks for organizing and understanding the skills.The book focuses on skill clusters and uses a response systems framework for developing specific helping skills. It provides readers with the formulae, tools, and strategies they need to build and improve these skills. It is divided into four main skill areas: developing the professional self, developing the working relationship, developing an accurate understanding, and responding in a manner that promotes goal accomplishment. Each section provides readers with the critical skills needed for effective practice. Case illustrations and case-based exercises help readers to understand and practice the application of the various skills.Designed for those interested in Social Work.
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