Human Relations
A Game Plan for Improving Personal Adjustment
3rd Edition
Published on 3. July 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-13-183205-3 (ISBN)
Description
For freshman/sophomore-level courses in Adjustment, Human Relations, and Interpersonal Relationships.
Using class participation, group discussion, and student activities, this interactive and user-friendly "workbook" teaches students practical skills for dealing with everyday situations. It balances coverage of theoretical concepts and research with interesting personal stories, anecdotes, and case studies, and applies theoretical concepts throughout. The author's counseling background and sense of humor in dealing with serious subjects encourages students to try new behaviors in a safe environment. Students are given opportunities for practicing new skills in improving human relations.
Using class participation, group discussion, and student activities, this interactive and user-friendly "workbook" teaches students practical skills for dealing with everyday situations. It balances coverage of theoretical concepts and research with interesting personal stories, anecdotes, and case studies, and applies theoretical concepts throughout. The author's counseling background and sense of humor in dealing with serious subjects encourages students to try new behaviors in a safe environment. Students are given opportunities for practicing new skills in improving human relations.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Adult education
Dimensions
Width: 274 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
653 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-183205-3 (9780131832053)
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08/2006
4th Edition
Pearson
€63.13
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12/2000
2nd Edition
Pearson
€56.94
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Person
Loren Ford earned his master's degree in psychology from California State University in 1974 and has worked at several mental health facilities doing therapy with adolescents and families. He is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Oregon and has a part-time private practice there.
Since 1977, Loren has been on the faculty at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. He teaches a number of classes on personal development, including human relations, college success, lifespan human development, and introduction to counseling.
Since 1977, Loren has been on the faculty at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. He teaches a number of classes on personal development, including human relations, college success, lifespan human development, and introduction to counseling.
Content
I. LAYING THE FOUNDATION.
1. Reaching Out.
2. Self Awareness.
3. Expanding Comfort Zones.
II. BUILDING TOGETHER.
4. Family Influences.
5. Dealing with Emotions.
6. Developing Close Relationships.
7. Human Sexuality.
III. MEETING THE WORLD.
8. Coping Skills.
9. Life Changes.
10. Positive Living.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
1. Reaching Out.
2. Self Awareness.
3. Expanding Comfort Zones.
II. BUILDING TOGETHER.
4. Family Influences.
5. Dealing with Emotions.
6. Developing Close Relationships.
7. Human Sexuality.
III. MEETING THE WORLD.
8. Coping Skills.
9. Life Changes.
10. Positive Living.
Glossary.
Bibliography.