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Days In The Lives Of Social Workers: 54 Professionals Tell "Real-life" Stories From Social Work Practice

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Creator: Linda May Grobman
Publisher: White Hat Communications
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: 3rd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 410
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8

ISBN: 1929109156
Dewey Decimal Number: 361.320973
EAN: 9781929109159
ASIN: 1929109156

Publication Date: December 24, 2004
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Book Description
Spend a day with social workers in 54 different settings, and learn about the many career paths available to you. Did you ever wish you could tag along with a professional in your chosen field, just for a day, observing his or her every move? DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS allows you to take a firsthand, close-up look at the real-life days of 54 professional social workers as they share their stories. Join them on their journeys, and learn about the rewards and challenges they face.

Here are some of the social work practice settings and roles you will read about:

community and inpatient mental health
inner-city and rural schools
prisons
private practice
HIV/AIDS
hospitals
the military
hospice
public child welfare
community organizing
summer camps
international settings
youth centers
managed care
public policy
...and many more.

This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants an inside look at the social work profession. Whether you are a social work student, an experienced professional wishing to make a change in career direction, or just thinking about going into the field, you will learn valuable lessons from the experiences described in DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS.

Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Very Inspiring and Insightful! April 9, 2008
When I decided to buy this book it was becaus I was already thinking of a career in social work. And, I must say that the book is very inspiring and insightful.

The stories come from different types of social workers, in different fields, under different circumstances, and really gives the reader a sense of what each worker goes through on a typical day.

It's also very true to the field. Since buying the book I have had the opportunity to work in social service, and the day-to0day events adn issues the workers deal with in the book are very realistic and honest.

It's definately a must-read for anyone thinking about the social work field, no matter what service or population you are thinking about working with.

4 out of 5 stars

not bad at all September 24, 2007
I thought it was filled with useful information, considering the different fields described in each chapter. PERSONALLY, I would have liked to see even more examples, but if you're leaning towards the medical field in social work, I think this is a great way to get an idea as to what you will be dealing with.
I would recommend the book to anyone since it's always good to understand how varied the field of social work can be.

5 out of 5 stars

Absolute must read. September 11, 2007
Days in the Lives of Social Workers: 54 Professionals Tell"Real-life" Stories From Social Work Practice is an absolutely must read for unexperienced social workers as for experienced social workers.
This book provides the unexperienced social worker with the duties and responsibilities that are expected of you in your chosen field of practice,as well as in other areas. It also provides the opportunity for you to judge for yourself whether you are performing duties that are expected of you in your specific practice, and allows you to compare what you are being asked to do, with what others are doing in the same practice area . Moreover, you will feel motivated to join with other associations, and to volunteer your services as a means for professional growth as you read how other social workers manage to include these activities in their days.
For the experienced social worker that might be considering changing from one specialty practice to another, this book will provide a feel for what you may encounter in your new social work job.

5 out of 5 stars

Insightful August 8, 2007
If you are looking for a book that gives you information about the various specialties in the social work profession, then this is a very good start. I was looking for that and now I have a much clearer view of what areas I may want to study and eventually work.

5 out of 5 stars

Very Helpful May 12, 2007
If you are thinking of pursuing a social work career, this is a VERY helpful book. REAL stories about what the jobs are like - and what jobs there are in social work. Reads very easily. Best book on the subject I have found so far.

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