Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions - Softcover

Barsky, Allan Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495092258 ISBN 13: 9780495092254

Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co, 2006

Synopsis

Barsky's hands-on text provides the theory, skills, and exercises that prepare students for an array of conflict situations. It encourages developing professionals to see themselves as reflective practitioners in the roles of negotiators, mediators, advocates, facilitators, and peacebuilders. Students will learn how to analyze conflict situations and develop theory-based strategies that can be used to intervene in an ethical and effective manner. Examples and exercises demonstrate how to apply conflict resolution skills when working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and diverse communities,

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Allan Edward Barsky has a background in law, social work, and conflict resolution. He is presently a Professor of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University and a Family Mediator accredited by the Supreme Court of Florida. Dr. Barsky has mediated family and community disputes in New York City, Toronto, Calgary, and Fort Lauderdale. He is a past President of Ontario Association of Family Mediation and former national board member of Conflict Resolution Network Canada. His research has been published in Negotiation Journal, Conflict Resolution Quarterly, and Family Courts Review. He has taught conflict resolution courses in the United States, Canada, Israel, and the United Kingdom. Dr. Barsky's other book credits include SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION: A STUDENT'S GUIDE (Brooks/Cole, 2006), ALCOHOL, OTHER DRUGS AND ADDICTIONS: A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANUAL FOR SOCIAL WORK AND THE HUMAN SERVICES (Brooks/Cole, 2006), INTERDISCIPLINARY PRACTICE WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS (Greenwood, 2000), and CLINICIANS IN COURT (Guilford, 2002). Dr. Barsky has also been active in promoting civil rights and equality for various minority groups.

Review

"This text is unique in providing an overview of different forms of conflict resolution, aimed at 'helping professionals' so it is relevant for social workers, counselors, therapists, teachers, as well as mediators. It is also the only book with exercises and role plays that can be used in the classroom or in training."

"This book is excellently written with useful information, which will prompt students into further inquiry into the field of conflict resolution."

Edition details

• Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0495092258
• ISBN 13: 9780495092254
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 364