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Guide to the Helping Professions, A
David J. Srebalus, West Virginia University
Duane Brown, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

ISBN-10: 0205308449
ISBN-13: 9780205308446

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paper; 317 pp
Published: 10/26/2000

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This text introduces undergraduates to the human service profession by examining the work environment, reviewing the essential skills required of human service professionals, and guiding students with their career planning.

By using case studies, examples, and self-tests, this text provides students with a realistic view of the daily decisions that must be made by professional helpers. This guide provides an overview of the issues and problems that create a need for professional assistance — increasing students' awareness of why health and human services agencies are needed.

As students' ability to diagnose difficulties increases, they will learn more about current treatment methods along with service delivery systems that best connect clients to the assistance they need.

  • Stimulates careful examination of career options in the helping professions.
  • Emphasizes skill development common in the helping professions.
  • Balances liberal and conservative views about social agencies and services.
  • Presents various examples, vignettes, and extended case studies throughout the text.
  • Incorporates numerous self-assessment exercises and self-tests for knowledge acquisition.
  • Provides extensive reference information on the Internet.



 1.Becoming a Helping Professional.


 2.Characteristics of Skilled Helpers.


 3.Cultural Diversity and Helping.


 4.The Skills and Techniques Used by Professional Helpers.


 5.Understanding People.


 6.Service Delivery Systems.


 7.Counseling Individuals.


 8.Working with Families.


 9.Helping in a Group Setting.


10.Working with Communities.


11.Helping on the Internet.


12.Ethical and Legal Issues in the Helping Professions.


13.Becoming Employed and Advancing in a Helping Career.


14.Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Health.


15.Becoming a Helper: Some Issues That Will Influence Practice.

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