Human Services Concepts and Intervention Strategies

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0205381219

Human Services: Concepts and Intervention Strategies, Ninth Edition Joseph J. Mehr, Illinois Department of Human Services Ronald Kanwischer, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine The Ninth Edition of this trendsetting text offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of human services, with an emphasis on practical application, and increased coverage of multicultural issues. The text provides a comprehensive grounding in the broad range of careers available in the human services, an introduction to the skills that are required for those careers, and case examples to help students visualize different career choices. Highlights of the Ninth Edition: New chapter on Motivational Interviewing introduces human service students to an exciting new approach to increasing the motivation of clients for behavior change. Incorporates extensive coverage of multicultural issues throughout the text. Includes a chapter on case management, with models of case management for different professions and required skills. Outstanding pedagogy includes chapter-opening questions, experiential exercises, cross-cultural boxed features, and many graphic illustrations to enhance student understanding. Recommended Internet sites are listed at the end of each chapter to help point students toward additional learning opportunities.