Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions

About this book

Barskys hands-on text provides the theory skills and exercises to prepare readers for an array of conflict situations. It encourages developing professionals to see themselves as reflective practitioners in the roles of negotiators mediators advocates facilitators and peacebuilders. Readers will learn how to analyze conflict situations and develop theory-based strategies that can be used to intervene in an ethical and effective manner. Examples and exercises demonstrate how to apply conflict resolution skills when working with individuals families groups organizations and diverse communities. Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions is the only current conflict resolution textbook designed specifically for social work psychology criminal justice counseling and related professions.