Title: Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions: Negotiation, Mediation, Advocacy, Facilitation, and Restorative Justice, 3rd Edition
Authors: Allan Barsky
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Description: “Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions” by Allan Barsky offers a comprehensive guide to conflict resolution techniques tailored specifically for professionals in the helping professions. In its 3rd edition, this book provides practical strategies and skills for navigating conflicts effectively in various contexts, including counseling, social work, psychology, and human services.
Covering negotiation, mediation, advocacy, facilitation, and restorative justice approaches, this edition equips helping professionals with a diverse toolkit for addressing conflicts ethically and constructively. Through case studies, role-plays, and reflective exercises, the author fosters skill development and critical thinking in conflict resolution.
With its emphasis on ethical considerations, cultural competence, and social justice principles, “Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions” prepares professionals to address conflicts sensitively and collaboratively, ultimately enhancing client outcomes and promoting positive social change. Whether used in academic settings or professional practice, this textbook serves as an invaluable resource for helping professionals seeking to navigate conflicts with compassion, integrity, and effectiveness.