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Becoming a Helper
About this book
Considering a career in the helping professions? Corey and Corey's BECOMING A HELPER, Eighth Edition, is a must read! Drawing from years of experience in the classroom and in real-world practice, the authors focus on the struggles, anxieties and uncertainties students often encounter on the road to becoming effective helpers. The book provides an overview of the stages of the helping process as it equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful helping professional. Emphasizing self-reflection, the authors give you a candid insider's look at the demands, strains and challenges of the field -- helping you determine if a helping professions career is the right choice for you. In addition, MindTap empowers you with anywhere, anytime digital learning solutions to help you maximize your course success.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Are the Helping Professions for You?
- Chapter 2: Helper, Know Thyself
- Chapter 3: Knowing Your Values
- Chapter 4: Understanding Diversity
- Chapter 5: Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers
- Chapter 6: The Helping Process
- Chapter 7: Theory Applied to Practice
- Chapter 8: Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Helpers
- Chapter 9: Managing Boundary Issues
- Chapter 10: Getting the Most from Your Fieldwork and Supervision
- Chapter 11: Working with Groups
- Chapter 12: Working in the Community
- Chapter 13: Stress, Burnout, and Self-Care
- Chapter 14: Managing Crisis: Personally and Professionally
- Epilogue
- References
- Name Index
- Subject Index