An introduction to human services; values, methods, and populations served, 2d ed.0495007927 An introduction to human services; values, methods, and populations served, 2d ed. Poindexter, Cynthia Cannon and Deborah P. Valentine. Brooks/Cole Publishing 2007 351 pages $59.95 Paperback HV91 This introductory textbook for students, beginning practitioners, and volunteers uses real-world examples to illustrate the theories and concepts of human services work. Emphasis is placed on the importance of strengths and relationship in the helping process. A number of different approaches to helping are covered, including interviewing, problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. , and community organizing The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. . Several chapters discuss applications to special areas, such as interpersonal in·ter·per·son·al adj. 1. Of or relating to the interactions between individuals: interpersonal skills. 2. violence and HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. disease. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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