Born into an affluent family in England during the darkening days as Europe prepared to plunge into war, Patricia Brenninkmeyer's early childhood was one of dislocation and danger in Nazi Germany.
Social work is a profession concerned with helping individuals, families, groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being.
Delivering and Supporting Effective Staff Supervision: A reader for those working with vulnerable children, adults and their families is written to accompany the training pack of the same name.
An essential handbook of policing leadership behavioural skills for both professional police officers and policing students aspiring to join the force.
The language in health and social care is littered with references to person-centred care, person-centred planning, personalisation, self-directed support, recovery and enablement.
In turbulent Shanghai in the years between the World Wars, the International Settlement was a mercantile powerhouse that faced unrest from Communist labor unions, criminal gangs, spies, political agitators, armed kidnappers and assassins.
Today's police agencies are in a period of both crisis and reform as they try to improve their ability to deliver public safety to citizens in ways that are effective, legitimate, and sustainable.
Today's police agencies are in a period of both crisis and reform as they try to improve their ability to deliver public safety to citizens in ways that are effective, legitimate, and sustainable.
Parent participation in Non-violent Resistance (NVR) is an approach developed by author Elisabeth Heismann and colleagues that uses principles of NVR to help carers resist violent and out of control behaviours and to establish a warm, loving and containing parental presence with their children.
Find Your Way contains ten illustrated short stories developed specifically to promote recovery, resilience and positive mental health among adolescents and young adults.
'Let's Talk About Sex' is a much-needed resource for providing information to groups and individuals with intellectual disabilities in order that they are aware of the risks and intricacies of sexual health, sexual relationships and all that goes with this.
'Let's Talk About Sex' is a much-needed resource for providing information to groups and individuals with intellectual disabilities in order that they are aware of the risks and intricacies of sexual health, sexual relationships and all that goes with this.
The hilarious adventures of Harry the Polis, the self-appointed Chief Constable of funny stories, continue with the publication of his ninth book, "e;It Wisnae Me.
This third edition of the best-selling book brings essential, newly-developed material, while retaining core material covering fundamentals of good supervision, group supervision and the emotional impact of work.
This handbook brings together the experiences and perspectives of people working with trauma in a wide range of fields, and explores the innovative ways in which they each seek to overcome the problems they face, while relating this to new thinking that is altering our understanding of a complex medical and social issue.
The concept of charity goes back to ancient times, and the practice of providing for the poor has roots in many major ancient civilizations and world religions.
Voicing Psychotic Experiences explores the process of recovery from psychosis, although is applicable to recovery from all mental health problems, by looking at definitions, research, diversity and personal experiences.
Jane Addams (1860-1935), known as the "e;mother"e; of social work, was a pioneer American settlement activist, public philosopher, sociologist, protestor, author, and leader in women's suffrage and world peace.
Told over a period of public service spanning thirty years, this compelling true story unravels the nuts and bolts of policing London, providing an insider's perspective on the challenges, triumphs, and transformations that shaped an era.
This interactive workbook has been tailored to provide ambulance professionals and those working within high-pressure emergency environments with an opportunity for self-reflection through activities which aim to promote their wellbeing and develop their resilience.
Crossing Frontiers encourages readers to think about different international approaches to the treatment of drug users to inform their own understanding (and application) of practice in the UK.
Managers and professionals involved in implementing change, whether it is a strategic change initiative or operational adjustments to day to day practice, this practical resource is to be used as a guide to understanding some aspects of the change process, from a preliminary assessment of the need for change, through to implementation and evaluation.
Travelling et questionnements sur 24 années d’une pratique de direction d’établissements en Protection de l’Enfance dans un contexte politique, social, économique et familial en plein bouleversement… « Ce livre souligne la force et la qualité de l’engagement de son auteur, mais c'est aussi et surtout un témoignage vivant qui parle avec humour à tous les professionnels qui s'investissent dans ce genre de travail difficile.
This groundbreaking new handbook examines the concept of personal recovery through the narratives of, and interviews with, people from all walks of life who have embarked on a recovery journey and thus might be considered heroes.
This second edition of Ambulance Care Essentials offers a complete guide to the skills, knowledge and understanding required to work as a support worker or similar within the ambulance service.
This accessible handbook introduces the subject to the wide array of frontline workers in health, education and social services who have regular contact with children and young people, and need some knowledge of the mental health issues that affect them, and the services available.
An Introduction to Coaching Skills for the Health and Social Care Sectors focuses on coaching as a way of motivating and developing the skills and expertise of people on an everyday basis for the benefit of the person concerned and for the organisation.
This handbook brings together the experiences and perspectives of people working with trauma in a wide range of fields, and explores the innovative ways in which they each seek to overcome the problems they face, while relating this to new thinking that is altering our understanding of a complex medical and social issue.
This text provides an accessible, reader-friendly guide to conducting Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) on a one-to-one basis, developed in partnership with service users who have lived experience of CAT.
