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Becoming A Social Worker For Dummies
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17,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wiley |
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| Veröffentl.: | 28.11.2023 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781394200894 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 384 |
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<p><b>Be an agent of positive change with a rewarding career in social work</b> <p>Social workers are trained to address major social issues and provide therapeutic services for children, youth, and families. <i>Becoming a Social Worker for Dummies</i> will introduce you to this empowering profession and teach you about the fulfilling career paths that focus on improving community and society. Learn what skills you need to be prepared to work in the field, and discover how you can enter a role that allows you to make a positive difference working with individuals, groups, organizations, systems, and even whole countries. <ul> <li>Embark on a career that’s satisfying, engaging, and financially sound</li> <li>Read about the different kinds of social work jobs available and pick the right path for you</li> <li>Learn how social work differs from other helping professions and bust common myths </li> <li>Get started on your journey toward working for equity and justice in your community</li></ul><p>This clear, simple Dummies guide is for anyone who wants to learn more about the social work profession and its many sectors. Discover a career path where you can make a difference almost anywhere.
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part 1: Getting Started with Social Work 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Seeing What Social Work Is All About 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Studying for a Career in Social Work and Choosing a Specialty 25</p> <p>Chapter 3: Looking at the Helping Side of Social Work 47</p> <p>Chapter 4: Navigating Race, Class, and Inequality Issues 67</p> <p>Chapter 5: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Individuals 87</p> <p>Chapter 6: Empowering Other Vulnerable Populations 105</p> <p><b>Part 2: Exploring the Various Specialties in Social Work 127</b></p> <p>Chapter 7: Assisting with Mental Health and Wellness 129</p> <p>Chapter 8: Providing Trauma-Informed Care 149</p> <p>Chapter 9: Helping People Overcome Substance Use and Addiction 171</p> <p>Chapter 10: Adding Support in Health-Care Settings 197</p> <p>Chapter 11: Working with Kids in Schools 211</p> <p>Chapter 12: Community Organizing, Development, and Activism 235</p> <p>Chapter 13: Enhancing Leadership Roles in Organizations 253</p> <p>Chapter 14: Going Broad with Global Social Work 267</p> <p><b>Part 3: Life in the Trenches 287</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: Starting Your Life as a Social Worker 289</p> <p>Chapter 16: Facing Tough Situations 303</p> <p>Chapter 17: Exploring Professional Development 321</p> <p><b>Part 4: The Part of Tens 333</b></p> <p>Chapter 18: Ten Famous, Fabulous Social Workers 335</p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Jobs You Didn’t Know Social Workers Could Do 341</p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Ways You Can Take Care of Yourself as a Social Worker 347</p> <p>Index 357</p>
<p><b>Dr. Yodit Betru,</b> a licensed clinical social worker, has practiced in various settings, including schools, shelters, jails, child welfare agencies, and private and public mental health agencies. Currently, she’s a college professor and director of the master of social work program at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in trauma, race-based stress, and homelessness. She maintains a small private counseling practice and serves on the boards of community organizations aiding women, children, and families.
<p><b>Learn what it takes to work in social work</b> <p>How do we make meaningful change in the world? Where do we start? How do we know what we’re doing is working or making a difference? The art and science of helping are what social work practice is all about. This book helps you understand the incredible scope of the social work profession and how you can have a fascinating, life-fulfilling career. It tackles problems through the lens of social work and helps you understand how you can be an agent of change. It clarifies important social justice topics, as well as areas where you can specialize in social work practices, such as mental health, trauma, community organizing, international social work, and leadership. In addition to exposing to you to the areas of social work practice, this book gives you tips on how to be successful in your role, manage stress, prevent burnout, and become a leader in the field. <p><b>Inside… <ul><li>Debunking myths about??social work practice??and social workers</li> <li>Finding social work roles and jobs that align??with your values and have high social??justice impact</li> <li>Choosing a specialized social work area</li> <li>Getting the right degree</li> <li>Empowering vulnerable people</li> <li>Dealing with tough situations</li> <li>Advancing in your career</li> <li>Doing international social work</b></li></ul>
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