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“sarah pollock”

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  • Applying Strengths-Based Approaches in Social Work

    by Guy Shennan, Steve Myers, Lauren Bailey, Simone Fox, Mhairi Fleming, Anne Edmondson, Michaela Rogers, Jennifer Cooper, Emily Weygang, David Miiligan-Croft, Sarah Pollock, Alex Withers, Will Golden, Ursula Lane, Bryan Thornton, Kirsten Wildbore, Alicia Lee, Mel Davidson, Lynne Robinson, Mica Halstead, Stacey Davies, Amy Udall ...
    This textbook offers students and practitioners an accessible introduction to strengths-based approaches in Social Work and Social Care practice. Covering the theory and research in support of these approaches, and packed full of case studies, the book will allow readers to develop a critical understanding of how strengths-based approaches work, and how they can be successfully applied in order to ... Read more

    $38.69 USD

  • Social Work and Society

    Political and Ideological Perspectives

    by Chris Yianni, Donna Peach, Philip Brown, Scott Massie, Kate Parkinson, Alex Withers, Lucy Mort, Ben Williams, Rich Moth ...
    It is essential that social work students understand the lasting impact political decision making can have on service users, yet little guidance exists on this subject. This valuable book provides a comprehensive introduction to politics in social work, unifying the themes of political ideology and social construction across several areas of social work practice, including emerging areas of ... Read more

    $41.39 USD

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  • Social Work Practice in Mental Health

    An Introduction

    by Robert Bland, Gabrielle Drake, John Drayton, Ann Tullgren ...
    This new edition of Social Work Practice in Mental Health builds on the underpinning principles of the previous editions whilst reflecting how the context for practice has steadily evolved.Organised into two parts and 11 chapters, the book focuses on recovery theory, the importance of relationship and examining the social context and the consequences of illness. It explores the perspectives of ... Read more

    $54.99 USD

  • Groupwork Practice in Social Work

    by Sue Orton, Trevor Lindsay ...
    Series series Transforming Social Work Practice Series
    The social work degree requires that students clearly demonstrate competence in working with groups. Many social work students will begin working with families, communities and organisations before they qualify and are regularly assessed on this groupwork practice through assignments and observation. Specialist skills are needed to cope in challenging groups and the authors look at how students ... Read more

    $54.89 USD

  • Social Work Theory: A Straightforward Guide for Practice Educators and Placement Supervisors

    by Siobhan Maclean ...
    Social work students need to be able to link theory to their practice on placement. The need to support students in this area often causes anxiety for practice educators and placement supervisors. The first edition of this book was used widely by practice educators in supporting student learning in relation to theory and practice. It was so popular that many students started to use the book ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Communication

    Core Interpersonal Skills for Health Professionals

    by Gjyn O'Toole ...
    This text introduces health sciences students to the various interpersonal communication skills that are commonly used within health settings to establish relationships with clients and fellow professionals, and improve therapeutic outcomes. It focuses on developing self awareness and skills for use in health settings and covers the types of scenarios commonly encountered in health settings that ... Read more

    $71.99 USD

  • Challenges in Professional Supervision

    Current Themes and Models for Practice

    by Liz Beddoe, Allyson Davys ...
    Challenges in Professional Supervision draws on the latest research and theory to explore issues, trends and developments in supervision work.The provision of excellent supervision is strongly linked to improved performance and staff retention. In this book, supervision is examined across a broad range of settings, addressing concerns common to a range of professions, including health, social work ... Read more

    $40.99 USD

  • Effective Social Work with Children and Families

    A Skills Handbook

    by Peter Unwin, Rachel Hogg ...
    Social work with children and families is constantly in the headlines and social workers′ decisions are subject to ever increasing scrutiny at all levels. This aspirational book supports students and newly qualified social workers and suggests practical ways in which they might thrive, rather than just survive, in practiceWritten at a time when Social Work Reform Board and the Munro Enquiry are ... Read more

    $70.19 USD

  • Social Work with Children and Families

    Developing Advanced Practice

    by Penelope Welbourne ...
    Series series Post-qualifying Social Work
    There is an increasing emphasis on post-qualifying training for social workers, especially in the complex and demanding area of working with children and families. This essential textbook is especially designed for practitioners studying at this level.Accessible and thorough, the text focuses on a mixture of conceptual and organisational topics, skills, law, policy and key practice issues. It ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

  • Skills for Social Work Practice

    by Andy Mantell ...
    Series series Transforming Social Work Practice Series
    Social work skills are essential to good practice and more important than ever following changes to the social work curriculum. Students must be able to demonstrate knowledge of core skills within policy, law as well as demonstrating empathy and good communication. This fully-revised student guide, previously published as Social Work Skills with Adults, will help to cement these skills and ... Read more

    $65.69 USD

  • Essential Theory for Social Work Practice

    by Chris Beckett, Nigel Horner ...
    Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students′ training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice settings and across issues and challenges that students might face, while self-assessment exercises, ... Read more

    $67.49 USD

  • Nurturing Wellbeing Development in Education

    From little things, big things grow

    Edited by Faye McCallum, Deborah Price ...
    At the core of education, the notion of wellbeing permeates both learner and teacher wellbeing. This book explores the central role and responsibility of education in ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people. Through the employment of vignettes, proactive educational wellbeing initiatives are provided to address issues pertaining to learner and teacher wellbeing, mainstream classrooms, ... Read more

    $59.99 USD