An Overview of the Human Services

This practical easy-to-read guide provides a nuts-and-bolts overview of the field as well as a glimpse of what readers can expect when working in human services. Because the field encompasses many career opportunities skills and client populations this text also helps readers decide which specialty is right for them. AN OVERVIEW OF THE HUMAN SERVICES 2nd Edition provides a look at human services agencies jobs workers and populations served; a clear analysis of the major theories of causality; and helpful special chapters on such important topics as ethics and stress management. It also prepares readers for a future in human services by challenging them to become active learners via self-reflection case studies real-world scenarios applied and experiential activities and inventories.