For those beginning their first social work field experience, this text/workbookaddresses the most common questions, concerns, and problems students encounter and provides them with essential information for completing the field experience successfully.

It is structured so that "early" questions about preparing for the first interview are presented ahead of more complicated issues such as resolving ethical dilemmas. This edition provides instructors with already designed exercises that instructors can choose from and tailor to students’ specific learning needs  These exercises are designed to promote involvement with the content of the text and to develop critical thinking and self-reflection.