An Introduction to Human Services

by Marianne R. Woodside, Tricia McClam

The eighth edition of best-selling AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES offers a uniquely practical and comprehensive introduction to the human services profession. Drawing on the authors' extensive experience as practitioners, educators, and researchers, the text defines human services, reviews the historical development of the field, provides a practical overview of the profession, and emphasizes the skills needed to succeed as a human services practitioner. The book provides a solid grounding in such fundamental concepts as serving the whole person, using an interdisciplinary approach, interacting with helper and client, preparing generalists, and empowering clients. Every chapter includes detailed case studies to highlight the practical applications of key concepts and prepare students to effectively address issues they are likely to encounter as helping professionals.
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Genres: Textbooks, College

315 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 10, 2014

Reviews

[Amy]

Might as well get credit towards my reading goals for reading this for my class.

[Joanne Munro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introductory text for undergraduate students in the human services profession. Provides basic ethical and legal issues along with practice principles. Could have provided more internship experience information.

[C.M. Chafin · Rating 5 out of 5]

For an introductory book, this really brought real case studies in line with defining moments. I also felt the sidebar discussions and actions were beneficial to one's actual work in the human services field.

[Lulu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good visualization exercises

I love that this textbook gave many examples in various ways, such as case studies and what would you do if ____ ? exercises.

[Kristina Harju]

Great textbook for College class.

[Conrad · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's hard to enjoy a textbook, but harder when it's for a class you didn't want to take. Honestly, it over complicates helping others to the point that I don't know if I want to help anymore.

[Kalli Kounavong · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot. Some parts were extremely dry and hard to pay attention to but I did get an A in my class so definitely worth it. I just wish the book didn't drone in some parts. All the information inside is very important though, so it's good to have.

[Bianca · Rating 1 out of 5]

For a text book it is very hard to keep your interest.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am reading this for the college class I will be teaching in the Fall.

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had to read for school...It's ok.

[Sonya Wanvig · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good discussions

[Sunny Graham · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an easy and quick read, but its basically a rehash of some communication classes and the statement of some very obvious relationships between "clients" and "helpers"