{"product_id":"helping-skills-for-social-work-jacqueline-corcoran-9780199734832","title":"Helping Skills for Social Work Direct Practice","description":"Direct practice foundation courses in social work prepare students for every step of the problem-solving process, yet too often emphasize the \u003cem\u003ewhat\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e of practice at the expense of the \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e. This practical, easy-to-use, and hands-on guide bridges this gap by illustrating the helping skills that practitioners can actually use to influence people's lives in positive ways. Integrating two major helping models--motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy--it equips students with the techniques and skills necessary for activating client strengths throughout the problem-solving process. \u003cem\u003eHelping Skills for Social Work Direct Practice\u003c\/em\u003e presents a wealth of sample dialogue, exercises, tips, and do's and don'ts, all designed to encourage learning by doing. This workbook helps make the links between theory and practice with these unique features: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Chapters logically organized by phases of the problem-solving process\u003cbr\u003e- Case demonstrations involving a variety of roles, including case manager, crisis intervention counselor, medical social worker, and school social worker\u003cbr\u003e- Practice exercises that prompt students to apply and generalize skills to different practice settings and client problems\u003cbr\u003e- Exhibits and reflection questions facilitate integration between classroom learning and the internship experience\u003cbr\u003e- An online instructor's manual (www.oup.com\/us\/helpingskills) with detailed answers to discussion questions \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the first meeting with clients, to assessment, goal-setting, evaluation, and the ethics that guide the process throughout, this is the nuts-and-bolts guide to helping clients using a strengths-based perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacqueline Corcoran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0199734836\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199734832\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.50d","brand":"Jacqueline Corcoran","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43946323411199,"sku":"9780199734832","price":102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_f4228c13-8a46-41d0-a216-7869819760da.jpg?v=1681512524","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/helping-skills-for-social-work-jacqueline-corcoran-9780199734832","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}