Learning the Art of Helping : Building Blocks and Techniques

For courses in techniques of helping in departments of counseling, social work and psychology. This text introduces students to basic helping skills and advanced helping techniques within an eclectic framework, providing interactive, step-by-step instructions and practice exercises. A straightforward writing style leads students through the most commonly used techniques and prepares future practitioners to integrate assessment data, plan treatment, and implement strategies for a wide range of clients.

Mark Young is a professor at the University of Central Florida.