Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (5th Edition) [Paperback]

Brian N. Baird (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0132238802 | ISBN-13: 978-0132238809 | Edition: 5

Acknowledging, anticipating, and addressing the everyday questions, anxieties, fears, and concerns of interns, this practical handbook bridges the gap between academic coursework and the knowledge, skills, and emotional challenges that are found in the real world of the helping professions. Incorporating the newest version of the APA ethics code, the federal HIPAA regulations, and the applications of technology to treatment and record keeping, this book contains the most recent research and literature pertaining to internship training, ethics and legal issues, supervision, self-care, record keeping, risk management, and more. Professionals and interns involved with internships, practicums, and field placements in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, and related helping disciplines.

Editorial Reviews

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"Author's writing style is clear, understandable, and interesting. Overall, I think this is an excellent resource for students and supervisors in the Practicum and Internship Process." — Frank Browning, Troy State University

"There were so many areas covered here that are left out of many texts. I think my experience with the text will strengthen our support of practicum students. It creates a wonderful resource, guiding both the student and the instructor step-by-step through the vital aspects of this experiential process." — Patrick E. McDaniel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

"The author's writing style is largely why I chose this text over others. It is clear, understandable, and interesting. He displays a sense of humor, just enough self-disclosure, and the ability to frame adversity as opportunity. This is by far the best that I've seen and the most user friendly. One definitely gets the impression that Brian Baird is not only an academic, but also a sensitive teacher and practitioner." — Margaret Felton, University of Southern Indiana

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This practical handbook provides an essential bridge between the academic classroom and the "real world" of the helping professions. Written in an accessible style that speaks directly to the student, the author draws upon the latest research and extensive personal experience to address the critical skills and knowledge that students need to succeed. The book anticipates what students will experience in the field and provides the information they need for effective, responsible and safe learning in the field. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (February 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132238802
• ISBN-13: 978-0132238809
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource book for counselors in training., October 24, 1997

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[e-mail] (Platteville, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (Paperback)

I have not seen a more comprehensive and readable text available for counseling and psychotherapy trainees preparing for their practical experience. Targeting the beginner, this book offers guidance and insight for several aspects of the training experience that are often overlooked or underemphasized by instructors. More advanced trainees will benefit from this text as well. The chapter on Clinical Writing is the clearest discussion of this subject that I have seen, giving understandable examples of common problems exhibited by trainees, and practical advice for improvement of clinical writing skills. Chapters on stresses encountered in the profession, and self-care strategies for the counselor will not only provide sound advice, but will serve to validate burnout-prevention practices to a student population that is often already over-extended. I can't tell you how pleased I am to be able to offer this book to my students.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Care Givers Companion in working with diversity, December 21, 2004

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Dr. Mohamed Taher (Toronto) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

Mediators--doctors, social workers, librarians, and others--will definitely find this book very useful in understanding the issues.

For professions, such as the library and information, which does not prioritize internship in its training, are sure to benefit, nevertheless, from the other contents of the book.

Ch. 1 Preparation 1
Ch. 2 Getting Started 17
Ch. 3 Ethical And Legal Issues 28
Ch. 4 Internship Classes and Peer Groups 48
Ch. 5 Supervision 56
Ch. 6 Working with Diversity 77
Ch. 7 Clinical Writing 93
Ch. 8 Records and Progress Notes 102
Ch. 9 Stress and the Helping Professions 114
Ch. 10 Self-care 127
Ch. 11 Assault and Other Risks 139
Ch. 12 Closing Cases 150
Ch. 13 Finishing the Internship 160
Ch. 14 Frustrations, Lessons, Discoveries, and Joy 166

Practicum is anyways a part of such professional courses and this updated version helps all the concerned.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Internship, February 23, 2006

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Ina Imaginal (Calif) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook, The (4th Edition) (Paperback)

Baird cuts to the chase. The overwhelming issues facing interns and professionals in psychology and the helping professionsis are presented in a neat, crisp, easy to navigate form. Wwith a light heart, he blends the old standards with new healing models. He has done the work. I will use this many times in the life of my career.