Conflict Resolution for the Helping Professions 3e Barsky

When individuals ponder conflict, they usually visualize clashes, battles, disagreements, fiery tempers, and impactful consequences. Resolving Disputes for Careers in Supportive Fields equips supportive professionals with the theory, techniques, and skills they need to address conflict in a way that is respectful, cooperative, and positive. This book demonstrates how supportive professionals can integrate evidence-based models of conflict resolution to collaborate more effectively and pleasantly with clients, colleagues, managers, and others. Practitioners will learn how to react efficiently when others utilize power, authority, and competitiveness. While many conflict resolution textbooks focus on a singular methodology or approach to practice, this manual offers practitioners diverse models that they can integrate into their roles as negotiators, advisors, mediators, facilitators, advocates, and peacekeepers.

Distinct elements of this book include:
· Case studies that bridge theory with practice in areas such as law enforcement, family disagreements, healthcare, mental wellness, education, and public policy.
· Simulation exercises that offer chances to connect self-awareness.
· Step-by-step instructions for implementing various strategies for negotiation, mediation, and advocacy.
· Recent and developing forms of conflict resolution, including online dispute resolution, conflict guidance, and parental coordination.
· Preparation tools that empower practitioners to evaluate conflict scenarios and determine the most effective strategies and approaches for handling conflict.
· Techniques for enhancing mindfulness, allowing practitioners to address conflict in a methodical, compassionate, unbiased, peaceful, confident, and efficient manner.