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An Overview: Human Services

Contents of This Chapter:

  1. Chapter Overview and Learning Objectives
    1. Land and Labor Acknowledgement
    2. Ethical Standards for Human Services Professionals
    3. Learning Objectives
    4. Key Terms
    5. Licenses and Attributions
  2. What Is Human Services?
    1. Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Approach
    2. Equity, Equality, Social Justice, and Inclusion
    3. Human Services and Related Fields
      1. Sociology and Psychology
      2. Criminal Legal System
      3. Public Health, Education, and Early Childhood Education
      4. Professional Associations and Licensing
    4. Licenses and Attributions
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
      3. All Rights Reserved
  3. Theories, Practices, and Concepts Central to Human Services
    1. Why Theories and Research Matter
    2. Ecological Systems Theory
    3. Stories from Human Service Work: Marlene
      1. Microsystem
    4. Stories from Human Service Work: Marlene
      1. Mesosystem
    5. Stories from Human Service Work: Marlene
      1. Exosystem
    6. Stories from Human Service Work: Marlene
      1. Macrosystem
    7. Stories from Human Service Work: Marlene
      1. Chronosystem
    8. Stories from Human Service Work: Marlene
    9. Evidence-Based Practice
    10. Strengths-Based Approach
    11. Cultural Responsiveness
    12. Where Theory and Practice Meet
      1. Micro Level
      2. Mezzo (Meso) Level
      3. Macro Level
    13. Licenses and Attributions
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
  4. Characteristics Needed for Human Services Work
    1. Empathy
    2. Activity: Empathy
    3. Congruence and Unconditional Positive Regard
    4. Activity: Self-Assess Your Strengths and Challenges
    5. Licenses and Attributions
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
  5. Key Takeaways and Discussion Questions
    1. Key Takeaways
    2. Discussion Questions
    3. Comprehension Check
    4. Licenses and Attributions
  6. References

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