Career Diary of a Social Worker : Thirty Days Behind the Scenes with a Professional

This series examines a wide array of professions; each book goes behind the scenes and on the job with a professional in a particular field.

These books provide a glimpse of some of the projects, challenges, and rewards of a job on a day-to-day basis. From dealing with challenging clients to building rewarding relationships, this diary presents a revealing look into the daily life of a professional social worker.

All aspects of the profession, including working with families, interacting with attorneys, and understanding the legal system and agency administration are highlighted.

Special attention is also given to how social workers employ a variety of methods -- including humour to deal with stressful situations -- when working with patients.