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Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions
Provides the knowledge to go from classroom to real world placements in the helping professions. The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook, 7/e is apractical guide to the “real world” knowledge and skills that students need when they begin working in the field of mental health. This text guides interns through every phase of the internship process from finding placements to concluding relationships with clients and supervisors. Along the way students learn about ethics, clinical writing and record keeping, working with peers and supervisors, understanding diversity, and self care and safety. Following an evidence and competency based approach, the latest research findings are reviewed from the fields of psychology, social work and counseling. This text is available in a variety of formats – digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson’s MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. To learn more about our programs, pricing options and customization, click the Choices tab. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able This is the standalone book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN below; 1269456121 / 9781269456128 Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook Package Professional Training Centers Package consists 0205959652 / 9780205959655 Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook 1269400460 / 9781269400466 Professional Training Centers - Standalone Curriculum Card
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249 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 1995
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About the author
Brian N. Baird
10 booksDr. Brian Baird, educator, psychologist, former six-term congressman, and president of Antioch University Seattle campus effective July 1, 2013.
Dr. Baird represented a diverse Congressional district stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Cascades and from the Columbia River to the south tip of Puget Sound. He focused his legislative activity on science and technology, sales tax deductibility, energy, mental health, oceans, education, science diplomacy, fiscal discipline, and Congressional integrity. He was known and respected for taking principled stands, careful study of issues, good humor, and the ability to build bipartisan relationships.
Dr. Baird holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wyoming. Prior to running for Congress, he spent twelve years as a faculty member and two years as chair in the Department of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington.
He has authored three books, including Are We Having Fun Yet?: Enjoying the Outdoors with Partners, Families, and Groups (1995) and Character Politics and Responsibility: Restarting the Heart of the American Republic (2010). His book The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (1996) is required reading for the Antioch University Seattle campus, known for its experiential approach to learning.
Since leaving Congress, Dr. Baird has taught courses at the University of Washington, been Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at Vigor Industrial, and provided continuing education training in communication skills. He recently chaired the Washington State Student Achievement Council, a nine-member council created by the State Legislature to offer policy guidance and analysis for all higher education in Washington State.
He is married to Rachel Nugent, an economist specializing in global health. Together with their eight-year old twin boys the family enjoys skiing, sea kayaking, diving, camping, and travel.
Dr. Baird represented a diverse Congressional district stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Cascades and from the Columbia River to the south tip of Puget Sound. He focused his legislative activity on science and technology, sales tax deductibility, energy, mental health, oceans, education, science diplomacy, fiscal discipline, and Congressional integrity. He was known and respected for taking principled stands, careful study of issues, good humor, and the ability to build bipartisan relationships.
Dr. Baird holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wyoming. Prior to running for Congress, he spent twelve years as a faculty member and two years as chair in the Department of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington.
He has authored three books, including Are We Having Fun Yet?: Enjoying the Outdoors with Partners, Families, and Groups (1995) and Character Politics and Responsibility: Restarting the Heart of the American Republic (2010). His book The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (1996) is required reading for the Antioch University Seattle campus, known for its experiential approach to learning.
Since leaving Congress, Dr. Baird has taught courses at the University of Washington, been Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at Vigor Industrial, and provided continuing education training in communication skills. He recently chaired the Washington State Student Achievement Council, a nine-member council created by the State Legislature to offer policy guidance and analysis for all higher education in Washington State.
He is married to Rachel Nugent, an economist specializing in global health. Together with their eight-year old twin boys the family enjoys skiing, sea kayaking, diving, camping, and travel.
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May 7, 2015
This was a helpful handbook for graduate students about to start their Practicum. But it is not worth the price; it is not a book you will likely refer to once your Practicum course is over.
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