Learning the Art of Helping: Building Blocks and Techniques

Mark E. Young

ISBN 10: 0138342687 / ISBN 13: 9780138342685

Published by Prentice Hall College Div, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning the Art of Helping: Building Blocks and Techniques
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0138342687
• ISBN 13: 9780138342685
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 18 ounces

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Synopsis

This book introduces readers to basic helping skills and advanced helping techniques within an eclectic framework, providing interactive, step-by-step instructions and practice exercises. A straightforward writing style discusses the most commonly used techniques, and prepares future practitioners to integrate assessment data, plan treatment, and implement strategies for a wide range of clients. Chapter topics include the therapeutic relationship; invitational skills; reflecting and advanced reflecting skills; understanding the client; challenging, goal-setting, and solution skills; enhancing efficacy and self-esteem; practicing new behaviors; new learning experiences; and evaluating the effectiveness of helping. For counselors, social workers, psychologists, and anyone interested in learning the basic techniques of helping.

About the Author

MARK YOUNG is a professor at the University of Central Florida. He received his doctorate from Ohio University in 1985. He has trained helpers for more than 15 years and has worked in community mental health, private practice, college counseling centers, and corrections for more than 20 years. His professional writing has focused primarily on therapeutic methods and techniques and counseling couples. If you have comments or suggestions on what you have read, please send e-mail to meyoung@mail.ucf.edu