Dennis H. Reid
Charles C. Thomas Publisher
AKA Being in Charge of Your Quality of Work Life During the Best and Worst of Times
Human service practitioners often encounter situations that impede their motivation to work diligently as well as their enjoyment on the job. For example, working with limited resources, unrealistic caseloads, problematic supervision, or interfering events (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic) can all reduce motivation and work enjoyment. This book describes how practitioners can maintain their motivation to work diligently and regularly experience work enjoyment. Self-motivation is presented in terms of using specific strategies developed through behavioral research and application to promote one′s productivity and enjoyment. Actively using the strategies equips practitioners to be in control of their work motivation and thereby be consistently productive and personally satisfied.
“provides specific, empirically based procedures for self-motivation – means by which the professional can exhibit control of her own work enjoyment in a variety of situations…Dr. Reid’s experiences and extensive applied research and publications result in very practical approaches…….powerful strategies” . . . Joyce M. Jensen, Director of Program Administration, J. Iverson Riddle Center (retired)
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
* practical strategies based on research in behavior analysis and therapy * specific advice from highly successful practitioners * how active use of self-motivation strategies gives one control over day-to-day quality of work life * case illustrations of successful use of self-motivation strategies by practitioners * specific self-motivation strategies for practitioners who supervise or consult with front-line staff in human service agencies * how to establish a personally desired work-life balance * key summary points following each chapter * annotated selected readings * e-book option available
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Section I: Introduction to Self-Motivation
Chapter 1: Self-Motivation: The Essence of Ensuring Quality of Work Life for Human Service Practitioners
Chapter 2: Self-Motivation Defined for Practical Application
Chapter 3: A Basic Self-Motivation Strategy for Wide-Scale Application
Section II: Singular Self-Motivation Strategies
Chapter 4: Goal Setting
Chapter 5: Self-Recording
Chapter 6: Self-Reinforcement
Section III: Self-Motivation Strategies for Special Situations
Chapter 7: Promoting Enjoyment During Unpleasant Work Situations
Chapter 8: Working With Co-Workers in Ways That Support Practitioner Motivation
Chapter 9: Promoting Self-Motivation When Working for A Problematic Supervisor
Chapter 10: Promoting Self-Motivation When Working as A Supervisor
Chapter 11: Promoting A Desirable Work-Life Balance