Learning from Mistakes in Clinical Practice [Paperback]

Carolyn Dillon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2002 | ISBN-10: 053452401X | ISBN-13: 978-0534524012 | Edition: 1

This text is a virtual handbook of classic mistakes to anticipate, work through, and grow from. It identifies, discusses and re-frames classic mistakes that beginning interviewers and clinicians are likely to make in practice by illuminating a myriad of mistakes through the use of first-hand vignettes, in-text exercises, and a systems framework. This book uses a strengths-perspective, and can serve as a companion text or as a stand-alone primer because of its elaboration of the phases, principles, strategies and methods used in the helping process.

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"... comprehensive primer designed to help students appreciate continued personal development in the pursuit of high quality professional work practice. The materials fills an important gap in social work education by uncovering valuable learning opportunities through the mistakes that we make as helping professionals."

"... an excellent description of the trials and tribulations of graduate students as they progress towards becoming professional counselors. Students will feel more accepting of the mistakes they make because they will see examples of others mistakes and realize it is part of the process, not something to avoid and be afraid of. It will help alleviate some of the anxiety that often gets in the way of the student's ability to respond to clients in a genuine manner."

About the Author

Carolyn Dillon, LICSW, is a Clinical Professor at Boston University School of Social Work and a longtime clinician, supervisor, and consultant to practice agencies. She has received awards for teaching excellence from Boston University, from the School of Social Work's Alumni Association, and from the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Carolyn has 35 years of practice experience with adults coping with mental illness, family breakdown, and health challenges. She is the author of LEARNING FROM MISTAKES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE and also volunteers as a teacher of English to speakers of other languages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 209 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 1 edition (February 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 053452401X
• ISBN-13: 978-0534524012
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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