An Introduction to Human Services

by Marianne R. Woodside, Tricia McClam

Interested in a practical introduction to the human service profession? If the answer's yes, then AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES, 9th Edition, is for you. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors define human services, review the historical development of advocacy, and examine service delivery models and processes. They thoroughly explore the current state of this rapidly evolving profession as well as the essential skills you need to succeed within it. You'll gain a solid grounding in such fundamental concepts as serving the whole person, using an interdisciplinary approach, interacting with helper and client, preparing generalists, understanding multicultural influences, and empowering clients. Detailed case studies give you frontline perspectives -- and prepare you to effectively address issues you're likely to encounter as a helping professional.

Genres: Textbooks, College, School

336 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Amy]

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

[Joanne Munro]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[Helese S]

Required reading for my bachelor's degree.

[Kalli Kounavong]

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]

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

[Becky]

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

[Mel]

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

[Sonya Wanvig]

Good discussions

[Sunny Graham]

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"