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What Is MyHelpingLab?

MyHelpingLab is an online destination designed to help students in Social Work, Counseling & Psychotherapy, Marriage/Family Therapy, and Human Services make the transition from their academic coursework to their professional practice. It is appropriate for use in any course where video footage of actual therapist-client sessions, case worker-client interactions, rich cases, and licensing/career preparation is important.

MyHelpingLab addresses individual teaching and learning needs by providing multiple modes of learning and practice. It saves in-class time for faculty and helps increase student success in any course by providing a multimedia "shared experience" that can be accessed conveniently -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What's more, it's EASY!

MyHelpingLab's content and resources are worth more than $130.00. At the adopting instructor's request, Allyn & Bacon will provide students with FREE access to MyHelpingLab along with the purchase of a new textbook.

MyHelpingLab offers:

Access to a multitude of video clips from actual (unscripted) therapy sessions

MHL VideoLab
3-to-5 minute closed-captioned video clips depict real practitioner-client interactions that touch on a variety of theoretical approaches, therapeutic skills, and client issues. They are organized both topically and by course:

  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Social Work
  • Counseling & Psychotherapy
  • Human Services

Case Archive

A collection of professional cases, easily accessed by topic and course area, will allow students to observe the client-practitioner interactions and learn from them.

Career Advice

MHL Career Center

  • Assesses student’s career readiness.
  • Reviews and critiques student’s resume.
  • Develops student’s networking and relationship building skills.
  • Improves student’s interviewing and negotiation skills.
  • Aides experienced students with the transition into a new position and prepares them for the next step in their careers.

Help with the Research Process

Research Navigator is the easiest way to start a research assignment. This comprehensive tool provides access to:

  • EBSCO’s ContentSelect Academic Journal Database
  • The New York Times Search by Subject Archive
  • Complete instruction on writing an effective research paper.

Flash Cards

An interactive study tool, organized by topic and course, enables students to reinforce basic concepts and key words utilized in their chosen profession.

Licensing Information

A collection of links to state and national organizations enables students to quickly and easily access resources helpful in fulfilling their state licensing requirements.