{"product_id":"foundations-for-community-health-workers-isbn-9781394199785","title":"Foundations for Community Health Workers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical guide to becoming a community health worker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoundations for Community Health Workers\u003c\/i\u003e provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to essential skills for professionals in community health roles. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a greater need than ever for compassionate community health workers trained in the core competencies and guiding principles that can empower individuals to lead healthy lives. With an emphasis on social justice, cultural humility, and client-centered practice, this book offers a solid background in professional skills and their application. Real-life case studies and quotes from community health workers illustrate the challenges and successes that learners will face on the job. Readers will also gain skills in conflict resolution, group facilitation, community organizing, trauma support, and more, equipping them to enter the public health field with confidence and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about the public health field and the skills needed to become a community health worker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain skills in interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a background in client interviewing, community advocacy, and facilitating community health trainings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead case studies from real community health workers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book, in its updated \u003ci\u003eThird Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable introduction and reference for anyone working toward a career as a community health worker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributors xi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Companion Website xiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Community Health Work: the Big Picture 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. The Role of Community Health Workers- Serving with Skills and Compassion 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarouny Somsanith and Susan Mayfield-Johnson  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. The Evolution of the CHW Field in the United States: The Path We Walk-The Mountains We Climbed 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eE. Lee Rosenthal, Paige Menking, Floribella Redondo-Martinez and J. Nell Brownstein \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. An Introduction to Public Health 65\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRama Ali Kased and Savita Malik\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Promoting Health Equity 91\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmie Fishman and Pau I. Crego \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Core Compentencies for Providing Direct Services 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Guiding Principles: Self-Awareness, Ethics, Professional Boundaries and Teamwork 115\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Figueiredo and Marilyn Gardner \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Behavior Change and Person-Centered Practice 147\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Berthold \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. Practicing Cultural Humility 165\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlberta Rincon and Pau I. Crego\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. Conducting Initial Client Assessments 189\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Berthold and Lorena Carmona \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9. Person-Centered Counseling and Motivational Interviewing 219\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Berthold and Darouny Somsanith\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10. Case Management 259\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Berthold and Cristina Arellano \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. Conducting Home Visits 299\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Berthold and Francis Julian Montgomery \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Enhancing Professional Skills 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12. Stress, Health, and Self-Care 331\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Berthold \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13. Conflict Resolution 355\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Berthold \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14. Professional Skills: Getting a Job, Keeping a Job, and Growing on the Job 377\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJimmy Ly and Thelma Gamboa-Maldonado \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Applying Core Competencies to Key Health Issues 403\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15. Health Care is Reentry: Promoting the Health of People who have Experienced Incarceration 405\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmie Fishman and Joe Calderon\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16. Chronic Conditions Management 439\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Berthold, Lorena Carmona, Mattie Clark \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17. Promoting Healthy Eating and Active Living 485\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Berthold and Jill Tregor \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18. Supporting Survivors with Trauma 521\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Berthold \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Working with Groups and Communities 569\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19. Community Health Outreach 571\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThelma Gamboa-Maldonado \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20. Facilitating Trainings 599\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJill Tregor and Joe Calderon \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21. Group Facilitations 625\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Figueiredo \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e22. Research, Evaluation and Dissemination of Findings 655\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLily K. Lee, Julie St. John, J. Nell Brownstein, Pennie Jewell, Lisa Renee Holderby-Fox\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e23. Community Organizing 687\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRama Ali Kased, Larry Salomon, Savita Malik\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC3 PROJECT CHW ROLES AND COMPETENCIES REVIEW CHECKLIST 711\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC3 ROLES AND SKILLS CHECKLIST 717\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVIDEO INDEX 719\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINDEX 729 “As a Community Health Worker working in diverse programs for 25 years, I’ve had many opportunities to apply the information within the Foundations for Community Health Workers to inform my CHW-focused grant writing, program development and training... I’m thrilled to see this book continue to contribute to CHWs’ collective movement for self-determination, self-actualization, respect and equity.” —Denise Octavia Smith, MBA, CHW, PN Executive Director, National Association of Community Health Workers “The textbook provides a valuable competency- centered tool that embraces all that the C3 Project promotes - supporting a comprehensive curriculum for both learners and educators in community-based and formal educational settings.” —The Community Health Worker Core Consensus Project (C3  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Berthold, MPH,\u003c\/b\u003e is a consultant who has worked closely with community health workers and promotores de salud for over 35 years. He supervised CHW\/P\/Rs in public health settings in the United States and internationally and served as a faculty member and program coordinator for the CHW certificate program at City College of San Francisco.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDarouny Somsanith, MPH,\u003c\/b\u003e started her career as a CHW and is currently the coordinator of the CHW certificate program at City College of San Francisco. She has been a trainer and workforce advocate for CHW\/P\/Rs for over 20 years and is deeply committed to supporting the growth of a public health workforce that is culturally diverse and responsive to the needs of our marginalized communities.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide for anyone working toward a rewarding and impactful career as a community health worker\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new third edition of Foundations for \u003ci\u003eCommunity Health Workers\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential skills community health workers need to be effective professionals. Updated to reflect the realities of public and community health today, this respected text emphasizes social justice and person-centered practice throughout.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith contributions from experts in the field, this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces the core competencies needed to effectively promote community health, including person-centered counseling, case management, and home visiting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Develops professional skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, stress management, supporting trauma recovery, and building a successful career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Offers new information on key health issues and practical guidance for working with communities in the roles of organizer, facilitator, and advocate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluded with \u003ci\u003eFoundations for Community Health Workers\u003c\/i\u003e are short educational videos that illustrate essential concepts and skills. The companion Training Guide includes step-by-step lesson plans, case studies, role plays, assessments, and video tutorials, with links to even more resources for teaching and training community health workers. Learners will leave equipped to create a healthier and more just world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As a Community Health Worker working in diverse programs for 25 years, I’ve had many opportunities to apply the information within the Foundations for Community Health Workers to inform my CHW-focused grant writing, program development and training... 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