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ISBN: 9781285075396
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Languages : en
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Cultural Diversity : a Primer for the Human Services. 5th Ed
Author: Cultural Diversity: A Primer for the Human Services
Author: Jerry V. DillerPublisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781337563383
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Author Jerry Diller's practical text offers students a balance of clinical and theoretical information, focusing on effective methods of providing cross-cultural services. CULTURAL DIVERSITY: A PRIMER FOR THE HUMAN SERVICES, 6th Edition, presents the general principles of cultural diversity, the process of cross-cultural service delivery and cultural information on specific client populations. Updated with new topics and case studies, it also provides students with practical clinical suggestions and cautions through interviews with professionals from different ethnic backgrounds. In addition, the book helps students to better understand their own prejudices so that they can be more effective counselors when working with clients from different cultures. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Delivering Human Services
Author: Alexis A. HalleyPublisher: Longman Publishing Group
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
This unique self-instructional text involves students in the learning process and helps them develop and apply the skills needed for working with people. It presents comprehensive coverage of major practice areas - brokering, consumer advocacy, mobilizing, interviewing, case management, relationship building, and assessment. Encouraging students to view people in a positive way with the ability to change, the fourth edition contains a new chapter on managing the transition to new service delivery systems, updated material on clinical methods, revised material on policy practice, and updated cases that reflect a stronger emphasis on diversity.
Cultural Intelligence
Author: Brooks PetersonPublisher: Nicholas Brealey
ISBN: 1931930376
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Whether traveling abroad or working at home, businesspeople routinely face challenges when it comes to understanding the culture of others. When misunderstandings occur, relationships suffer. The good news is that cultivating cultural intelligence is a skill that can be learned, and Brooks Peterson tells you how. Packed with dozens of engaging stories, case examples and humorous contemporary catoons, Culture Intelligence is the perfect antidote for overcoming cross-cultural differences, improving workplace communication, building solid business relationships and contributing positively to your organization's bottem line. More than 15,000 people have used the Peterson Cultural Style Indicator. Here, Dr. Peterson defines what cultural intelligence is and explores the skills and characteristics required to work effectively with international clients, customers and business partners--or inside any team, department or organization with a rich mix of cultural perspectives. Using a set of twenty business-oriented dimensions, the author helps you examine your own cultural style and determine that of others in six vital areas: management, strategy, planning, personnel, commucation and reasoning. The crowning piece is a powerful set of key action steps for increasing your own cultural intelligence.
Llf Cultural Diversity Primer Human Services
Author: DillerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781337095402
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Intercultural Learning
Author: Peter JonesPublisher: UTS ePRESS
ISBN: 0994503997
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
The ability to recognise and understand your own cultural context is a prerequisite to understanding and interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds. An intercultural learning approach encourages us to develop an understanding of culture and cultural difference, through reflecting on our own context and experience.
Multicultural Social Work Practice
Author: Derald Wing SuePublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111853610X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
A thorough exploration of diversity and social justice within the field of social work Multicultural Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice, 2nd Edition has been aligned with the Council on Social Work Education's 2015 Educational Policy and Standards and incorporates the National Association of Social Workers Standards of Cultural Competence. New chapters focus on theoretical perspectives of critical race theory, microaggressions and changing societal attitudes, and evidence-based practice on research-supported approaches for understanding the influence of cultural differences on the social work practice. The second edition includes an expanded discussion of religion and spirituality and addresses emerging issues affecting diverse populations, such as women in the military. Additionally, Implications for Multicultural Social Work Practice' at the end of each chapter assist you in applying the information you have learned. Multicultural Social Work Practice, 2nd Edition provides access to important guidance regarding culturally sensitive social work practice, including the sociopolitical and social justice aspects of effective work in this field. This thoroughly revised edition incorporates new content and pedagogical features, including: Theoretical frameworks for multicultural social work practice Microaggressions in social work practice Evidence-based multicultural social work practice New chapter overviews, learning objectives, and reflection questions Multicultural Social Work Practice, 2nd Edition is an integral guide for students and aspiring social workers who want to engage in diversity and difference.
Ethical Practice in the Human Services
Author: Richard D. ParsonsPublisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1506332927
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Ethical Practice in the Human Services by Richard D. Parsons and Karen L. Dickinson moves beyond addressing ethical issues and principles to helping readers actually practice ethical behavior through awareness of their personal morals, values, and choices. With coverage of ethical standards from six different associations, the text addresses ethical issues and principles in social work, counseling, psychology, and marriage and family therapy. Robust pedagogy includes case illustrations and guided exercises to give readers a deeper understanding of the underlying moral principles and values that serve as a foundation for the various ethical codes.
Assessing and Treating Culturally Diverse Clients
Author: Freddy A. PaniaguaPublisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780761910503
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Second Edition of this concise guide includes a new chapter on cultural variables in the DSM-IV. All other chapters have been updated. The author summarizes current literature on cross-cultural mental health and provides helpful clinical suggestions for practitioners with a multicultural clientele. Among the topics explored are: cultural variables which may affect assessment and treatment across groups; epidemiological mental health data across groups; application of data from culture-specific, biased measures; and factors to consider during delivery of treatment.
Theory, Practice, and Trends in Human Services
Author: Edward S. NeukrugPublisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9780840028563
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Neukrug's easy-to-understand text addresses critical topics in Human Services, thereby providing students with a comprehensive overview of the field. The book addresses the field's history, theory, helping skills, and professional standards, as well as techniques for working in group counseling, family counseling, and community systems. Neukrug also addresses research, evaluation, assessment, normal and abnormal human development, career issues, and multicultural awareness, all of which figure prominently into the knowledge and skill base that informs the human services worker's daily responsibilities. The book is further distinguished by its experiential emphasis, unique use of personal vignettes, and focus on the development of the helper. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
