Experiential Learning and Internship for Undergraduates: A Workbook for Undergraduate Interns in the Human Services Field

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Synopsis
This textbook is a comprehensive and sequential guide designed specifically for undergraduate students entering internships in the human services field and for the faculty serving as their internship supervisors. With a strong focus on career development and self-exploration, it builds understanding of the theoretical knowledge and core competencies needed for practical, clinical experience in a variety of human services positions such as rehabilitation, social work, case management, counseling, and criminal justice.Through a variety of exercises and activities in an effective workbook format, this book assists student interns in developing a better sense of self in relation to their career readiness and helps them to identify career paths in the human services field. It goes on to support them in developing the soft skills necessary to navigate professional careers and gives guidance on how to secure undergraduate internships in the human services field. The book focuses on how to develop the tools needed to succeed, from counseling skills, case management, and crisis management to ethical conduct, multicultural considerations, self-care, legislation, and working under supervision. It is accompanied by downloadable versions of all the exercises and activities which will be available for instructors using this book as a course text.By targeting the career exploration content that is vital in the experience of undergraduates who are seeking professions in such a broad human services field, it will be essential reading for students at this level. It is also a valuable resource for internship or practicum instructors in undergraduate programs, with a focus on rehabilitation, human services, social work, psychology, criminal justice, and other related helping fields.
Copyright:
2025

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Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781040134498
Related ISBNs:
9781040134443, 9781032466576, 9781003382676, 9781032466569
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
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Copyrighted By:
Abigail O. Akande, Michael B. Lavetsky, and Stacey Conway
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Psychology, Social Studies, Medicine
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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