Social work

This contemporary and creative textbook takes the fear out of learning law, and enables students to apply it to their social work practice with confidence.

This book draws on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) - which focuses on resolving emotional and behavioural problems and disturbances and enables people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives - to provide an understanding of psychological health.

In many African countries, mental health issues, including the burden of serious mental illness and trauma, have not been adequately addressed.

The Criminal Justice System is becoming a de facto provider of mental health care, according to a series of recent prison inspections and reports on policing and mental illness which have highlighted the crisis in mental health services.

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A book that brings up to date theory and understanding of child development in the early years into the workplace.

An essential guide for all students studying for a Master's degree in social work, whether they have come directly from their undergraduate studies or after a period of employment.

Gain the knowledge and insight you need to support your loved one with dementia to live life as they wish.

A bold and personal book that digs below the surface of one of society's last taboos-money-and illuminates how women's emotional relationship with it affects every part of their lives Long ago, and not entirely consciously, Liz Perle made a quiet contract with cash: she would do what it took to get it-work hard, marry right-but she didn't want to have to think about it too much.

Die Kinder- und Jugendhilfe ist eines der wichtigsten und der differenziertesten Arbeitsfelder in der Sozialen Arbeit.

Anti-racism has a long history within the profession of social work and its education.

First published in 1974, Social Work Treatment remains the most popular and trusted compendium of theories available to social work students and practitioners.

Beneath the national radar, the relationship between citizens and government is undergoing a dramatic shift.

Dennis Lines shares his deep understanding and illustrates from long practical experience in the field of counselling, bullying and aggression.

This book explains the unique insights that child observation can bring to practice with children and families and helps the reader develop their own skills in this approach.

This lively book provides an essential introduction to the critical analysis of social problems and the policy process.

With the election of a community organizer as president of the United States, the time is right to evaluate the current state of community organizing and the effectiveness of ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now).

If you are embarking on a university social work degree the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals.

Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse.

This is the story of an anti-racist campaign staged by social workers and allied health professionals which encourages readers to consider their own possibilities for anti-racist action.

A must-have text for social work students and practitioners which draws on the extensive years of experience of Principal Social Workers to shed light on contemporary issues.

Self-neglect covers a wide range of behaviours, from neglecting to care for one's personal hygiene and health to one's surroundings; this can include behaviours such as hoarding of objects and/or animals.

Organisational behaviour for social work unites the well-established study of behaviour in organizations with the special, and sometimes unusual, organizational settings of social work practice.

“A powerful, important book for our age.

Nationwide, every year, over 250,000 children enter foster care.

Sozialpädagogische Familienhilfe kann nur im Dialog mit den Familien erfolgreich sein.

Statistics for International Social Work And Other Behavioral Sciences presents statistics using straightforward, accessible language, making it easier for students of all backgrounds -- particularly social work student undergraduates, graduates and practitioners -- to learn and apply statistical concepts, tools, and procedures.

This groundbreaking text explores sexuality and fertility issues for young people living with ill health or disability.

An invaluable guide for Practice Educators and Practice Supervisors undertaking learning and assessment to gain and maintain Stage 1 or 2 status under the Practice Educator Professional Standards for Social Work (2013) and for those involved in facilitating the learning, support, assessment and CPD of Practice Educators.

Mindfulness and social work values go hand in hand and this book is the perfect guide in self-care for social workers who want to incorporate mindfulness into their working lives to positive effect.

This best-selling book helps social workers gain a comprehensive understanding of how to achieve best practice in applying the Care Act 2014.

We Cannot Do Enough.

Saul Alinsky, according to Time Magazine in 1970, was a prophet of power to the people, someone who has possibly antagonized more people .

The experience of victimization often leaves a child or young person frightened, lacking in confidence, or emotionally vulnerable and they can turn to crime in response to being a victim.

John McLeods bestseller provides a comprehensive, research-informed overview of the theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy.

Developing and honing effective listening skills for trainee, new and existing police officers at all levels.

Critical Psychiatry outlines the history of a group of thinkers that has come to be known as the anti-psychiatry movement.

Developed specifically for the social work degree apprenticeship, this book guides apprentices through the unique requirements of this new qualifying route.

Relationship-based practice is founded on the idea that human relationships are of paramount importance and should be at the heart of all good social work practice.

You write something so that it can be read, not in order that it can be written - write reports that achieve and illuminate!

This is the third edition of this popular straightforward guide for social work students.

A practical guide to helping those living with dementia live their best life in a way that makes sense to them.

Best Practice in Professional Supervision is an authoritative guide to being an excellent supervisor, covering the role, functions and dispositions involved.

Care-giving transcends race, gender and age and most people will be a care giver or receiver (often both) at some point in their lives.

Social workers and health professionals are often placed in situations where they are verbally or physically threatened by service users and others.

"e;Our problem is not racial, but human and economic.