An introduction to human services /

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TextPublication details: Boston, Massachusetts : Cengage 2019.Edition: Ninth editionDescription: xxi, 308 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:

9781337567176

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REF.361.W86

Summary: Interested in a practical introduction to the human service profession? If the answer's yes, then "An Introduction to Human Services", 9th Edition, is for you. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors define human services, review the historical development of advocacy, and examine service delivery models and processes. They thoroughly explore the current state of this rapidly evolving profession as well as the essential skills you need to succeed within it. You'll gain a solid grounding in such fundamental concepts as serving the whole person, using an interdisciplinary approach, interacting with helper and client, preparing generalists, understanding multicultural influences, and empowering clients. Detailed case studies give you frontline perspectives -- and prepare you to effectively address issues you're likely to encounter as a helping professional.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
REFERENCE BOOKS	LAPULAPU-CEBU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE REFERENCE SECTION	REF.361.W86 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		001258

Interested in a practical introduction to the human service profession? If the answer's yes, then "An Introduction to Human Services", 9th Edition, is for you. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors define human services, review the historical development of advocacy, and examine service delivery models and processes. They thoroughly explore the current state of this rapidly evolving profession as well as the essential skills you need to succeed within it. You'll gain a solid grounding in such fundamental concepts as serving the whole person, using an interdisciplinary approach, interacting with helper and client, preparing generalists, understanding multicultural influences, and empowering clients. Detailed case studies give you frontline perspectives -- and prepare you to effectively address issues you're likely to encounter as a helping professional.

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