The Human Services Internship: Getting the Most from Your Experience - Tapa blanda

"The issues raised throughout the text are extremely representative of student experiences in the placements I have observed. The exercises and case studies included, which correspond to the topic areas, encourage students to reflect on relevant issues and challenge their views, attitudes and beliefs about the populations they serve and the organizational structures within which they work." "This manual is a must for supervisors of human service counseling internships. It is an excellent resource that provides breadth and depth to the intern's learning experience. This manual incorporates student reflections throughout that demonstrate empathy for the student intern. It also structures the dialogue between the student and the supervisor to enhance opportunities for guidance or intervention."

Make a meaningful connection between your classroom learning and fieldwork experiences, with HUMAN SERVICE INTERNSHIP by Pamela Myers Kiser. This manual features a helpful six-step model that guides you through careful observation, identification and application of relevant knowledge, reflection on personal reactions, identification of dissonance, articulating learning from the experience, and planning for the next step in your work and learning. With exercises and activities designed to get you thinking reflectively about your day-to-day internship experiences right from the start, Pamela Myers Kiser offers you the tools you need to analyze and apply the lessons you've learned to your future career. Chapters focused on ethics, diversity, communication skills, stress management, and other important topics will help you to integrate your classroom knowledge with your experiences in the field.