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Humanity has developed amazing technologies in such areas as communications, energy, manufacturing, construction, biotechnology, and transportation. We however have not yet developed the wisdom and cooperation necessary to guide the use of these technologies toward the highest good. As a result, we have created conditions that increasingly threaten the existence of humanity and many other species on the planet. Within the social work profession, there is a unique opportunity and growing responsibility to address these challenges through a more inclusive practice model. Inclusive Social Work: A New Vision of Community Practice introduces readers to an innovative approach that integrates the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice and that addresses humanity's often ego-based, left-brained, and dualistic reactions to the world and the resulting disconnection that we have had with ourselves, other people, and the ecosystems that support all life. The text examines the interconnected roots and symptoms of our current global challenges, including climate change, loss of biodiversity, pandemic, overpopulation, preparations for war and terror, xenophobia, and alienation from our world. To help transform these challenges, readers are introduced to the Inclusive Social Work Practice (ISWP) model, an approach that equally values both artistic and scientific factors in engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Within this framework, readers learn strategies for de-corporatizing the university, transforming social work classrooms into inclusive communities, and integrating ISWP principles into ecobiopsychosocialspiritual practice with local and global communities.

Designed to help students discover and foster a natural interest in sociology, The Story of Sociological Theory: Contextualizing Social Thinkers introduces students to key sociological concepts and theories in a highly approachable way. The opening chapter defines sociology, explains why we study sociology, and presents a brief history of social theory. Each proceeding chapter focuses on a general theme and provides readers with the context and ideas from influential thinkers. Students read about the works of Herbert Spencer, William Graham Sumner, and Ludwig Gumplowicz related to the interplay of genetics and sociology. They engage with Max Weber's ideas surrounding verstehen, Charles Ellwood's thoughts on group behavior, and Karl Marx's Theory of Change. Additional chapters address feminist theory, postmodernism, and poststructuralism. Throughout the book, chapter introductions, comprehension questions, critical thinking questions, summaries, and recommended reading lists provide valuable context, enrich the learning experience, and encourage further exploration of the subject matter. The Story of Sociological Theory provides students with an accessible introduction to the discipline and also effectively demonstrates how sociological thought is woven into our everyday lives. The text is an excellent resource for undergraduate programs and courses in sociology and sociological theory.

Why can an individual who was found not guilty in criminal court be made to pay damages in a tort case? What is administrative or regulatory law? And how and why are different facets of the legal system so complex, nuanced, and different from each other? Understanding Aspects of the Law: A Guide to Criminal, Tort, and Regulatory Law helps students better understand how the areas of criminal law, tort or personal injury law, and regulatory or administrative law function, as well as the strengths and shortcomings of each. The opening chapter examines features of criminal law, elements of a criminal offense, breach of legal duty, the voluntary act requirement, the guilty mind, and strict liability. Additional chapters address criminal homicide, the insanity defense, the elements of a tort offense, the requirements for causation and proximate causation, product liability, and ultrahazardous activities. Students learn about the differences between criminal law and torts, environmental health laws, rights protection under administrative laws, sanctions, political pressures, and more. Throughout the book, excerpts from court cases help students better understand specific areas of the law. Understanding Aspects of the Law is an illuminating and essential resource for courses and programs in law, as well as legal and moral philosophy.

CasePro: The Consultant's Critical Thinking Approach to Case Analysis introduces students to an efficient and effective tool for analyzing business and mastering case interviews. The CasePro tool is designed to help individuals build their critical thinking and reasoning skills and to demonstrate the proper use and integration of models, frameworks, and academic content. CasePro offers a new approach to case analysis and interviewing that is iterative and stresses non-linear thinking involving hypothesis-driven diagnostic and solution formulation processes. Utilizing a proven process, the text helps readers assume the role of a consultant and navigate a variety of cases, case types, and situations, as well as the critical thoughts and processes necessary to efficiently analyze a case and reach a coherent conclusion and responsive solution. Readers learn how to discern and use the proper data to develop an appropriate diagnosis and create a problem statement. The book offers them the skillsets they need to communicate complex problems and responsive solutions to those problems. Dedicated chapters address the CasePro method, understanding business cases, the CasePro case analysis process, mastering live case interviews, and more. Stressing the development of critical thought and application of the process in real-world scenarios, CasePro is an ideal resource for business students, human resource professionals, and educators who use cases in their course curriculum.

#IRLSchoolCounseling: An Introduction to the Profession equips students with foundational school counseling knowledge using an engaging, real-world approach. Chapters-predicated around a social media post created by a real-life school counselor-walk readers through personal reflection, consultation with practicing school counselors, and information synthesis to highlight the role and responsibilities of school counselors and the varied experiences practitioners navigate as they implement a comprehensive school counseling program. The book begins with an introductory chapter focused on school counseling within the context of the larger educational system. The book then introduces the history of the profession before moving into a practical approach that outlines key components of a comprehensive school counseling program. Chapters are organized according to the four elements of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model: Define, Manage, Deliver, and Assess. The text highlights the perspectives of diverse school counselors who serve as consultants for chapter content. Each chapter provides readers with opportunities for reflection to support deeper understanding and application of the foundational content. The #EduCounselor Synthesis section in each chapter honors school counselors' identities as both counselors and educators and situates the real-world experiences of school counselors within the context of their ideal roles in the schools. #IRLSchoolCounseling is an exemplary resource for foundational courses and programs in school counseling. Christine J. Schimmel (Ed.D., Marshall University) is associate professor in the School of Counseling and Well Being at West Virginia University. Sarah I. Springer (Ph.D., Montclair State University) is associate professor in the Department of Professional Counseling at Monmouth University. Kathleen L. Grant (Ph.D., Montclair State University) is assistant professor in the Department of Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey. Kara Ieva (Ph.D., University of Central Florida) is professor in the Counseling in Educational Settings program at Rowan University.

The fourth edition of Career Counseling, edited by David Capuzzi, offers a comprehensive overview of the foundations of career counseling, the skills and techniques needed for career counseling, and contextual perspectives on career and lifestyle planning. An impressive array of nationally and internationally recognized experts join Dr. Capuzzi in providing state-of-the-art information to readers. In addition, the book aids student learning by illustrating the practical applications of the concepts presented as well as interesting sidebars that contain information related to the chapter content, case studies, or awareness building exercises. This new edition reflects the latest scholarship in the field as well as the newest standards from key professional associations and groups. The cutting-edge content includes career and lifestyle planning with clients in mental health, rehabilitation, and couples and family counseling settings as well as discussion of gender, multicultural, and social justice issues. Enhanced physical and online resources accompanying this edition provide both instructors and students with additional support. This book is designed for upper-division undergraduate and graduate students who are taking a preliminary course in career and lifestyle planning.

The Tao of Anxiety: Bridging Eastern and Western Thought provides readers a clear and deeper understanding of how philosophical schools of thought guide anxiety management techniques in clinical and everyday life situations. Drawing on his vast experiences as a counseling professor and mental health professional, author David Bright helps readers understand how anxiety manifests in each of us and how the combination of both eastern and western philosophies with modern management techniques can result in greater personal insight, self-awareness, and emotional management. While many books speak to the use of eastern philosophical principles as they apply to mental health, few speak directly to the connection between existential philosophy, Buddhism, and modern mental health practices. By focusing on these commonalities, the book seeks to illuminate the common elements of these approaches for any individual seeking greater reflection and anxiety-management. The book features excerpts from the Tao Te Ching and quotes from existential philosophers in addition to summaries of modern therapeutic approaches created by major historical figures in psychotherapy. Simple examples and metaphors combined with cases inspired by real-world clinical work with clients facing a myriad of complex anxiety issues bring the material to life. The Tao of Anxiety is a brief, accessible, and conversational guide for clinicians-in-training, as well as any individual seeking to better understand and manage anxiety.

How do you uncomplicate the subject of program evaluation for students without being too simplistic? David Royse focuses on what readers really need to understand in order to apply useful program evaluation techniques in their practice serving individual clients, couples, and families. Drawing on decades of teaching this subject, he skillfully takes an incremental approach to teaching so that students aren't overwhelmed by information that they won't necessarily use in professional settings. He develops readers' interest in each new chapter's topic by incorporating real-life scenarios, excerpts from articles on program evaluation, and his own personal experiences in assessing and evaluating programs.Each chapter contains suggestions for additional reading and examples from current literature. These interesting-to-read segments not only show students that program evaluators and practitioners actually use these techniques, but they also gently expand readers' knowledge of the field. Helpful features such as review questions and skill assessments are found at the end of each chapter. This text is also unique in the amount of coverage it provides on cultural sensitivity-ways of understanding the concept and assessing its presence (or absence) among employees in agencies.Highly accessible and practical in its approach, this book is designed for undergraduates or graduate students in social work, counseling, and health-related programs and available for adoption in-classroom, online, or hybrid courses.