Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions

Summary: Barsky's hands-on text provides the theory, skills, and exercises that prepare students for an array of conflict situations. It encourages developing professionals to see themselves as reflective practitioners in the roles of negotiators, mediators, advocates, facilitators, and peacebuilders. Students will learn how to analyze conflict situations and develop theory-based strategies that can be used to intervene in an... ethical and effective manner. Examples and exercises demonstrate how to apply conflict resolution skills when working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and diverse communities, [read more]