Human Services: Guides and Handbooks

Herlihy (counselor education, U. of New Orleans) and Corey (human services and counseling emeritus, California State U., Fullerton) present here a detailed analysis of the 2005 ACA Code of Ethics through narrative as well as a collection of case studies and vignettes. They and their contributors cover the code itself, client rights and informed consent, ethical issues in multicultural counseling, confidentiality, competence, working with multiple clients or children, avoiding detrimental multiple relationships, working with clients who may harm themselves, counselor education and supervision, and the relationship between law and ethics. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Ungar brings together professionals and scholars in social work, human ecology, psychology, and public health from around the world to review theories and research on resilience to adversity in children and youth. Contributors explore the many paths that children follow to health and well-being in diverse national and international settings, demonstrating the connection between social and political health resources. They also address the more immediate concerns of how those who care for children can create the physical, emotional, and spiritual environments in which resilience is nurtured. The book is for students, academics, and professionals in human service fields. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This updated and revised fourth edition expresses three objectives: providing scholarly review of important areas of counseling psychology inquiry, offering directions for future research, and drawing specific suggestions for practice derived from scholarly literature in counseling psychology and related disciplines. This edition provides more but shorter chapters on more focused topics than previous editions; many of the topics are new and reflect changing and emerging trends. Material is arranged in five sections, each with multiple essays on the topics of professional and scientific issues, diversity and multicultural psychology, counseling and supervision, career development and vocational psychology, and development and prevention. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Garvin presents work by contributors in social work and public health describing current approaches to working with groups in a range of settings and for a variety of purposes. Authors outline influential theories of group work, reviewing findings from across the social and behavioral sciences, and address contemporary issues in planning and implementing interventions in areas including mental health, child welfare, substance abuse, aging, and corrections. They also look at community groups, groups in agencies, and policymaking groups. For each approach described, authors review relevant literature, provide practical information, assess the approach from the standpoint of empowerment, and consider issues specific to working with diverse populations. Several chapters are devoted to research issues. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Ranging over local and international issues and exploring questions of theory and practice, this diverse study provides a comprehensive account of the state of the art of social work research. It invites us to understand the historical roots of the unresolvable tensions within the purposes and methods of social work research.

Following in the groundbreaking path of its predecessor, the second edition of theSocial Workers' Desk Referenceprovides reliable and highly accessible information about effective services and treatment approaches across the full spectrum of social work practice. Succinct, illuminating chapters written by the field's most respected and experienced scholars and practitioners ensure that it will continue to be the sourcebook for all social workers.

This timely resource gives you 59 codes of ethics--most in full text--revealing how 52 key associations in business, health, & law are addressing: * confidentiality * fees * advertising * consultation/referral * conflicts of interest * competence * licensing/accreditation * peer review, & much more In addition to the codes themselves, you get introductions providing contact information, membership, & code authority; ethics-related divisions & programs; ethics-related publications & seminars; organizational activities & goals; & discussion of each code's development, implementation, & enforcement. An expanded resources section gives you contacts for worldwide ethics organizations & programs--plus print & electronic media including periodicals, reference works, online bibliographies, selected Internet sites, & online discussion lists. Three indexes--by issue, profession, & organization--speed & enhance your research.