Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions

By Allan Edward Barsky

Book Overview

Barsky's hands-on text provides the theory, skills, and exercises to prepare readers for an array of conflict situations. It encourages developing professionals to see themselves as reflective practitioners in the roles of negotiators, mediators, advocates, facilitators, and peacebuilders. Readers will learn how to analyze conflict situations and develop theory-based strategies that can be used to intervene in an ethical and effective manner. Examples and exercises demonstrate how to apply conflict resolution skills when working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and diverse communities. Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions is the only current conflict resolution textbook designed specifically for social work, psychology, criminal justice, counseling, and related professions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190209291
• ISBN13: 9780190209292
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Second Edition additions

The new edition of this book provides updates on the models of mediation, advocacy, and negotiation that were provided in the first edition. The new edition also adds creative models of mediation, including healing circles, deep listening, and trust building.

Course Book

Bought this book as required text for a social work course. Best textbook I've ever used. Great explanations of concepts and interesting exercises.

win-win

Teaches you how to get not just what you want, but what others want, too. Great cases and examples to show you how to mediate and negotiate... especially how to be prepared for tough situations in practice.