This practice-based text is a comprehensive guide to the skills used in social work and other human services professions across a variety of contexts. Taking a unique approach to the study of social work, it integrates theory and practice throughout to help students build real-world skills for their future careers. Featuring a wealth of Canadian examples and activities, this first Canadian edition is indispensable for all social work and human service students.

Skills for Human Service Practice: Working with Individuals, Groups, and Communities, First Canadian edition

Politics & Social Sciences

O'Hara, Agi

Levine, Kathy

Weber, Zita

Social Sciences

Oxford University Press

Working with Individuals, Groups and Communities: Skills for Practitioners comprehensively covers contemporary practice skills used in social work and other human service professions across a variety of contexts. A core feature of the text is that it provides students with the opportunity to learn by doing. The diverse experiences of each of the authors provide rich sources of material from which enjoyable yet instructive activities, case examples and case scenarios have been created. This is an essential text for all social work and human service students to use throughout their careers.

Skills for Human Service Practice: Working with Individuals, Groups, and Communities

Spanning an international evidence base, this book traces the development of contemporary theory, policy, and practice within the field of mental health. Drawing on snapshots from across the lifespan, it assesses the impact of issues such as gender and sexuality, and explores the range of global perspectives on mental ill health.

International Perspectives on Mental Health: Critical issues across the lifespan

Business & Money

Fawcett, Barbara

Wilson, Sheila

Job Hunting & Careers

Red Globe Press

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

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