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.
1. Defining the Human Service Professional.
2. History and Current Issues in Human Services.
3. Standards in the Profession: Skill Standards, Credentialing, Program Accreditation, and Ethical Standards.
4. Theoretical Approaches to Human Service Work.
5. The Helping Interview: Skills, Process, and Case Management.
6. Development of the Person.
7. Couples, Family, and Group Helping.
8. Organizational and Community Change, and the Role of Consultation and Supervision.
9. Culturally Competent Helping.
10. Working with Varied Client Populations.
11. Research, Evaluation, and Assessment.
12. Career Development, Processes, and Resources: Your Future in Human Services.
Glossary.
Appendix A: Overview of DSM-5 Diagnostic Categories.
Appendix B: Consultation at a Mental Health Center.
Appendix C: Privilege Exercise.
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Edward S. Neukrug
Edward S. Neukrug is the Professor of Counseling at Old Dominion University, Dr. Ed Neukrug has made a substantial impact on the fields of counseling and human services. An author of 11 books and dozens of articles and chapters in books, his works have been read by thousands of counseling and human services students and professionals. A leader in several counseling and human services associations, he has helped steer the fields toward the future. In addition, Dr. Neukrug was the architect of the original ethics code of the National Association of Human Services (NOHS) and served in a variety of capacities for professional associations. He has several open-access, free websites which focus on learning of counseling theories, understanding one’s view of human nature, testing and assessment, and more. His commitment to, and work in, the counseling and human services professions has been unwavering. Dr. Neukrug has received numerous awards for his work, including twice receiving the President’s award from NOHS and recently receiving the American Counseling Association’s (ACA) Fellows designation. You can view his works, open access websites, and accomplishments at www.counselingbooksetc.com and atwww.odu.edu/~eneukrug..
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The 7th edition has been revised to include updated statistics, references, language and information on the DSM-5TR throughout.
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Chapter 3 has undergone revisions to provide a comprehensive overview of becoming a qualified mental health professional, encompassing the latest certifications for human service professionals. Updates include detailed information on substance abuse certifications and master's level counselor requirements.
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Chapter 4 has been newly updated to encompass a comprehensive exploration of cognitive-behavioral techniques, including 1st wave, 2nd wave and 3rd wave approaches.
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Chapter 6 has been enhanced with the latest information on relational cultural therapy, an exploration of development from a postmodern and social constructionist perspective with Jean Baker Miller and the inclusion of an additional 9th stage in Erickson's theory: Gerotranscendence.
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Chapter 9 includes updates in culturally competent helping, featuring revised tables, figures and terminology to accurately reflect select racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation and transgender groups in the U.S.
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Chapter 11 introduces new definitions of research, quantitative research and qualitative research, including updated examples such as how to write a research question and literature review.
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Chapter 12 has been enhanced with valuable resources on how to find information regarding undergraduate and graduate programs in human services. For example, it now includes a comprehensive guide in finding master's and doctoral programs in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, pastoral counseling and art therapy.
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