Theory, Practice, and Trends in Human Services: An Introduction

By Edward S. Neukrug

Book Overview

Embark on a journey towards becoming a culturally competent counselor with Neukrug's THEORY, PRACTICE, AND TRENDS IN HUMAN SERVICES: AN INTRODUCTION, 7th Edition. It provides an in-depth exploration of the human services profession, covering crucial areas such as professional issues, major theories and working with diverse client populations. Major content areas include professional issues; standards in the profession (skill standards, ethics, accreditation and credentialing); characteristics of the effective helper; history and current issues in human services; counseling theory; helping skills; human development; couples, family and group helping; community systems, consultation and supervision; and research, testing and evaluation. The final chapter explores career development, offering insights into the career counseling process. The book is further distinguished by its emphasis on experiential learning, unique use of personal vignettes and focus on the development of the helper.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0357935977
• ISBN13: 9780357935972
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

Worth the read

This book is definitely worth the read for any student entering the human services management field.

Theory, Practice, and Trends in Human Services: An Introduction

I thought that this book was full of great information, facts and theories; I also thought that it was easy to read and understandable.