You and Others: Reflective Practice for Group Effectiveness in Human Services

Self-reflection is currently considered one of the most important tools in the human service professions, as well as one of the most difficult skills to learn. You and Others: Reflective Practice for Group Effectiveness in Human Services ,  is a unique Canadian text that applies a self-reflection approach to the study and practice of group work, providing practical ways for students to engage in self-reflection and self-assessment. The text includes case studies specific to the social services sector in Canada and interactive classroom exercises. It covers the important theories in human services studies and links them to practice in an applied and interactive format.

Linda McKinlay has been the Chair of the Early Childhood Education Department at Okanagan University College since 1991. She has an extensive background as an instructor, trainer and facilitator in the skills of interpersonal relationship building and effective group participation. Linda is also a longstanding member of a number of task forces for projects in the social service sector.

Heather Ross has been an instructor in the department of Early Childhood Education at Okanagan University College since 1995. Her areas of specialty are communication, group effectiveness and practicum placements.  She also has extensive practical experience as a childcare worker and runs her own business as a Behaviour Consultant, supporting and training families and staff in the field of child care.