Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions

Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions
ISBN-10
0190209305
ISBN-13
9780190209308
Category
Social Science
Pages
384
Language
English
Published
2014-05-07
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
Allan Barsky

Description

Barsky's 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.

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