{"product_id":"helping-skills-for-social-work-direct-practice","title":"Helping Skills for Social Work Direct Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eDirect practice foundation courses in social work prepare students for every step of the problem-solving process, yet too often emphasize the what and the why of practice at the expense of the how. 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\n\u003cbr\u003eand solution-focused therapy--it equips students with the techniques and skills necessary for activating client strengths throughout the problem-solving process. Helping Skills for Social Work Direct Practice presents a wealth\n\u003cbr\u003eof 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:- Chapters logically organized by phases of the problem-solving process- Case demonstrations involving a variety of roles, including case manager, crisis intervention counselor, medical social worker, and school social worker- Practice exercises that prompt\n\u003cbr\u003estudents to apply and generalize skills to different practice settings and client problems- Exhibits and reflection questions facilitate integration between classroom learning and the\n\u003cbr\u003einternship experience- An online instructor's manual (www.oup.com\/us\/helpingskills) with detailed answers to discussion questionsFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44156281815278,"sku":"9780199734832","price":157.97,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780199734832.jpg?v=1706224050","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/helping-skills-for-social-work-direct-practice","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}