Cultivating Professional Resilience in Direct Practice: A Guide for Human Service Professionals
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (665 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0231176597 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jason M. Newell is associate professor and director of the social work program at the University of Montevallo.
For those who work with vulnerable populations, the tendency to frame self-care solely within organizational context overlooks the importance of self-care in domains beyond the agency setting. In a textbook that bridges the gap between theoretical and pragmatic approaches to this important issue in human service work, Jason M. Alongside professional self-care practices at the organizational level, Newell makes a case for the pragmatic role of recreational activities, time with family and friends, physical health, spirituality, and mindfulness. Newell provides a potential resolution by conceptualizing self-care as an ongoing and holistic set of practice behaviors described as the key to professional resilience.To address the effects of trauma-related care on direct practitioners, Newell provides a comprehensive, competency-based model for professional resilienc
Clearly, if as helping professionals we do not take the first breath of oxygen, how is it possible to help others breathe? (Carolyn Szafran, Washburn University)Jason M. In it he seamlessly weaves together theory and research on the hazards of a career in human services, yet provides creative strategies to not just overcome these challenges but thrive in the face of them. A must read for students, professionals, and faculty! (Brian Bride, Georgia State University)Newell provides a timely resource that supports therapist resilience in four key areas: stress, empathy, resilience, and self-care. I highly recommend this book for students and practitioners alike, especially those who work with traumatized clients. Figley, Tulane University)Comprehensive in scope yet