Getting ready to help : a primer on interacting in human service / by Martin J. McMorrow.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McMorrow, Martin J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Therapist and patient.

Helping behavior.

Psychiatric social work.

Physical Description:

xii, 104 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes, [2003]

Summary:

You'll explore these and many other questions in Getting Ready to Help, a practical and inspirational handbook created especially for direct support staff who serve individuals with developmental disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, or traumatic brain injuries. This guide is sensitively written by a veteran of the direct support field, who draws on more than 30 years of service in diverse settings to show you what works and what doesn't work. McMorrow's straightforward, real-world advice -- enriched with stories from his personal experience -- is perfect for staff training seminars, new employees, or seasoned professionals seeking a fresh perspective on helping.

Contents:

Introduction: I Could Have Been a Map Drawer 1

Objective 1 Do No Harm 5

Objective 2 Don't Blame 13

Objective 3 Watch for Reciprocity 21

Objective 4 Create a Mutually Reinforcing Relationship 29

Objective 5 Teach the Person to Fish 41

Objective 6 Bounce Off the Upsets 61

Objective 7 Be Clear on the Purpose of Your Help 77

Objective 8 Experience the Joy of Helping 91

Conclusion: On Beliefs, Science, and Getting Ready to Help 101.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-104).

ISBN:

1557666121

OCLC:

50606491