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Book SynopsisActive Social Work with Children with Disabilities provides a comprehensive social worker’s guide to working with children with disabilities, exploring current issues from the perspective of both the social worker and the family. Many people are afraid of working in this field of social work and this book dispels the myths and fears about working with children with disabilities and build the social worker’s confidence in an area that is often left behind within the social work world. The book will help you to: undertake a social work assessment with a child with a disability consider the holistic needs of the child and the family explore the impact of grief and loss upon the family build emotional intelligence and resilience within families. communicate with children with disabilities communication techniques. The new SEND legislation and issues around Safeguarding of Children with Disabilities and Transition to Adult Social Care for the young person are explored, and activities and scenarios help you to critically reflect and explore theory and practice furtherTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One Legislative Frameworks supporting Children with Disabilities Chapter Two Exploring Processes in Practice Chapter Three Managing the Emotional Impact of Disability Chapter Four The Child’s Voice - Exploring their world using good Communication Chapter Five Autism and the impact on Communication Chapter Six Completing your assessment Chapter Seven Exploring Behaviour Management Techniques & Strategies Chapter Eight Giving Consideration to Values, Ethics, Race and Anti- Discriminatory Practice Chapter Nine Accessing Support and Resources Chapter Ten Exploring a Family Perspective Chapter Eleven Taking it Further

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Book SynopsisEssential reading for anyone seeking to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse. Witchcraft accusations against children are occurring ever more frequently in the UK yet continue to be underestimated by social work professionals. This concise book provides a personal narrative of witchcraft being used as a tool for the infliction of child abuse. The narrative is interspersed with reflective questions, practice dilemmas and relevant links to contemporary policy and practice in social work. Written in an accessible style, it gives an honest insider’s perspective of the unusual form of cruelty and abuse suffered by children in minority communities in the UK. For those embarking on or already in a career in social work, this book is an invaluable read. Table of Contents1- In the beginning 2- A foreign land 3- Misunderstandings: the beginning of the worst 4- Labelled and Tainted 5- Confess you must 6- You don’t belong here, go home 7- In the end 8- Theoretical Reflections 9- Frameworks for recognition and response 10- Lessons Learnt and Conclusion

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Book SynopsisA unique, honest and powerful account of what it is like to grow up with learning disabilities in the UK. An ordinary man has written an extraordinary book. Richard Keagan-Bull has learning disabilities. He struggles to read and write, but he has dictated his life story to his friend-turned-secretary Hazel Bradley. It is written exactly as he speaks – not necessarily grammatically correct, but with a unique directness and power. Richard tells the story of growing up in 1970s England and living through the decades where people with learning disabilities were increasingly given a voice. It is a story of finding your place in a world that is not always welcoming, but also of finding friends. Starting with his birth when his mother was told he would never do anything, and his early years, when he was rubbished by the headmaster who threw his schoolwork out of the window, he ends his book almost half a century later, when the boy who would never do anything landed a job at a university as a researcher. Chapters include details of his years living in the L’Arche community, where he found real friends and a sense of belonging. He has travelled the world in his role as self-advocate and reflects on the place of people with learning disabilities everywhere. This book is unique and important because it is written so clearly and entirely from an insider’s perspective. Richard writes about serious subjects with a very light touch. His book is simultaneously funny and profound. It will be of interest to anyone who wishes to gain an extremely rare insight into the life of a person with learning disabilities, in a voice that is so completely his own. This is an honest and at times poignant book filled with humour. Richard’s stories of love and international travel, of finding meaningful work and true belonging are gripping. I couldn’t put it down… Baroness Sheila HollinsTrade ReviewThis is an honest and at times poignant book filled with humour. Richard’s stories of love and international travel, of finding meaningful work and true belonging are gripping. I couldn’t put it down… -- Baroness Sheila HollinsIt has been an absolute privilege to get to know Richard since I was elected as his MP in 2015, he is a truly remarkable man with a very special gift of advocacy. Richard’s book is moving and funny, and it is really important. Far too often the voices of disabled people are overlooked and ignored by those who make decisions that affect them. Richard writes so clearly about his extraordinary life, and in doing so he speaks powerfully about the experiences of disabled people and the importance of creating a society where everyone is valued, cherished and supported. This book should be read by policy makers, politicians and community leaders everywhere. -- Helen Hayes, Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood“It is a sign of true progress that Richard’s memoirs have found their way into an utterly charming book. Richard is a one off. Yes, he describes himself as having ‘learning disabilities’ whatever that may mean, but he has never allowed that label to stand in the way of a good life and an influential one. Don’t expect a story of setbacks and struggles. They are there but Richard almost dances his way through life, finding pleasure and humour wherever he finds himself. Searching for ways to describe Richard, I landed on two words. Pragmatic and quirky… Do try and read this book. Richard’s distinctive voice shines through what is a cracking good read.” -- Jan Walmsley * Founder of Jan Walmsley Associates *Table of ContentsFOREWORD by Mel Giedroyc INTRODUCTION by Prof Irene Tuffrey-Wijne PART 1: GROWING UP PART 2: FINDING A VOICE PART 3: BECOMING A CHAMPION PART 4: BELONGING PART 5: MY NAME ON THE DOOR

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Book SynopsisThe perfect guide for new workers entering residential childcare. Adopting a case study approach, this book contains a collection of stories of good practice told from the point of view of the residential care worker that help to demonstrate how they deal with dilemmas and make effective decisions in the moment. Workers in residential childcare have to quickly understand the complexity of how young people's early neglect, abuse and relational trauma impact their lives. There are also conflicts and relationship challenges in abundance. This collection of stories illustrates good practice told from the point of view of the residential care worker and demonstrates their thinking in action around ethical dilemmas, different courses of action taken and why they made these decisions. This book also talks about how effective communication with other adults in the team can de-escalate risk and how to carry out dynamic risk assessments. The users can apply their knowledge obtained from this book through the use of reflective questions which offers relevant neutral material where workers can take a step back from the emotive situations they are currently working in and reflect on the hypothetical. It is also intended that the scenarios in this book can be used as a springboard for further learning or as scenarios in an interview. Trade Review"Supervisors and practice teachers have long struggled to support workers and students to bring appropriate theory to residential child care, and often revert to what they know from casework oriented approaches. This small book confirms what I have always believed to be at the root of this difficulty, and that it that there is just too much going on in the life-spaces where adults and children come together in the course of everyday living to be able to package it in the nice clean ways that students, workers and managers would like to think we should be able to... The book should be a boon to practice educators and supervisors supporting students and workers as they embark on what Abbi Jackson recognises as the ‘unique privilege’ of life-space work." -- Mark Smith * Professor of Social Work, University of Dundee *"This unique book provides in depth perspectives on the complex task of effectively caring for children living in residential care. It is written in a heartfelt way and is immensely useful for all staff working in such settings or those considering or supporting these roles. The overarching emphasis is on placing children, and the trauma they have experienced, at the very centre of the task of the residential child care worker. It does this by the skilful use of fictional case vignettes, “Today’s Events” and reflective tasks for workers and staff teams to undertake. Personal challenges for staff are acknowledged including how sometimes this complex work can test our ability to remain the ‘adult in the room’. In doing this it provides the possibility to work in not just a trauma informed way but in a trauma responsive way." -- Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman * Principal Lecturer in Social Work & Member of the Association of Care Experienced Social Care Workers (ACESCW) *Table of ContentsIntroduction Communicating micro skills – self-reflection Mark Zanita Millie Stewart Peter Bohemia Josh Sorrell Hakim Poppy A Thing called Love The Earned Wisdom of Children End Notes Residential Childcare Theory Interventions

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Book SynopsisA 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. Principal Social Workers are highly skilled and experienced professionals who lead and support social work practice and develop new social workers and social care practitioners. They are senior managers but also remain actively involved with frontline practice so they can report on the views and experiences of practitioners at all levels. Their experience and knowledge is a hitherto untapped goldmine. This book draws upon the years of experience that are represented within the role and gives a voice to the experience of PSWs. Accessible and accurate, these chapters discuss contemporary practice issues such as sustainability, poverty and racism. Common to all the chapters is the central position of the relationship in social work practice. This book will give food for thought to any social worker or social work care practitioner. This book offers a refreshing and accessible take on contemporary practice issues. Presented in an accessible style, each chapter displays an area of practice that has personal resonance for the author. It encourage critical thinking by taking a broader concept and asking the reader 'what does this mean for social work practice?'Table of ContentsForeword Lord Patel Foreword Ian Lawrence Introduction Tanya Moore Chapter 1 – Patchwork of relationships Sarah Range Chapter 2 - Ways of Writing Fiona Hayward Chapter 3 - Relationship Based Practice Claudia Megele Chapter 4 - Safeguarding Adults Fran Leddra Chapter 5 - A Reflection on On-Line Relationships and the Changing Landscape of Practice Claudia Megele Chapter 6 - Human Rights and Social Work Hannah Scaife Chapter 7 - Poverty and the need for Radical Relational Practice Lisa Aldridge Chapter 8 - Relationships and Reciprocity? Strengths-based social work in adult social care Tanya Moore Chapter 9 - Understanding Racial Dynamics in Supervision Godfred Boahen Chapter 10 - Anti-Racist Leadership Sara Taylor Chapter 11 - Does Sustainability Have a Place in Social Work? Tendai Murowe Chapter 12 - Social Worker's Relationship with CPD Tanya Moore Chapter 13 - Our Wellbeing Leire Agirre

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Written by an experienced senior judge of the family court, this practical guide provides all students and practitioners working with children with a clear understanding of safeguarding good practice and the principles and proceedings of the family court. Where there is serious risk of harm, it examines how all involved in the community or family court proceedings can place the child at the centre of their practical decision-making. Incorporating the most up-to-date legislation, and emphasising the importance of multi-agency working, the book enables practitioners, and all stakeholders, to better understand the workings of the family court and to recognise and implement appropriate actions. Fictional case studies with critical questions are included to encourage deep reflection and ways to apply new-found knowledge to practice. The book demystifies the family court to provide an accessible guide for students and both experienced and newly qualified practitioners. Chapters delve into the structure of the family court, preparing reports and statements, public and private court proceedings, giving evidence, and urgent interventions. The author's professional experience and expertise ensures readers are fully equipped with a unique and practical understanding for safeguarding the welfare of children within the family court system.

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Book SynopsisThis important text provides a comprehensive survey of homelessness in America: its scope and causes, its diverse populations, and the array of responses at the individual, community, and systems levels. Expert contributors explore the links between trauma and homelessness, the cycle of homelessness and health/mental health problems, and barriers preventing people from accessing services. Case studies of effective programs and practices focus on science-based interventions, broad understanding of client needs, and close coordination between systems and agencies. Finally, specialized chapters discuss issues and experiences common to homeless youth and young adults, including housing instability on college campuses and empowerment-based strategies for engaging youth voice in programming . Included in the coverage: Homelessness and health disparities: a health equity lens Affordable housing and housing policy responses to homelessness Street talk: homeless discourses and the politics of service provision Multisectoral collaborations to address homelessness Trauma-informed care in homelessness service settings: challenges and opportunities Incorporating youth voice into services for young people experiencing homelessness Homelessness Prevention and Intervention in Social Work fills a critical gap in the social work curriculum as a main or a supplementary text. It also makes an accessible resource for clinicians and community practitioners seeking current knowledge on the topic, practical approaches to working with clients experiencing homelessness, and useful information for effective program and policy design.Table of ContentsPart I: Characteristics and Service Needs of People Experiencing Homelessness.- Homelessness in America: An Overview.- Trauma and Adversity in the Lives of People Experiencing Homelessness.- Homelessness and Health Disparities: A Health Equity Lens.- Meeting the Diverse Service Needs of People Experiencing Homelessness.- Part II: Individual, Community, and System Responses to Homelessness.- Affordable Housing and Housing Policy Responses to Homelessness.- Street Talk: Homeless Discourses and the Politics of Service Provision.- Community-Based Strategies to Address Homelessness.- Homelessness in Los Angeles and New York City: A Tale of Two Cities.- The Criminalization of Homelessness.- Pay-for-Success Financing: Innovation in Funding Supportive Housing Initiatives.- Part III: Homelessness Services Delivery.- Critical Time Intervention.- Multisectoral Collaborations to Address Homelessness.- Trauma-Informed Care in Homelessness Service Settings: Challenges and Opportunities.- Homeless Street Outreach: Spark for the Journey to a Dignified Life.- Youth Homelessness: A Global and National Analysis of Emerging Interventions for a Population at Risk.- Incorporating Youth Voice into Services for Young People Experiencing Homelessness.- “If I Don’t Fight for It, I Have Nothing”: Supporting Students Who Experience Homelessness While Enrolled in Higher Education.- Practice Dilemmas, Successes, and Challenges in the Delivery of Homeless Services: Voices from the Frontline.

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Book Synopsis​This handbook describes evidence-based methods of assessing psychological, educational, behavioral, and developmental problems in children and adolescents. It provides state-of-the-art analyses of leading assessment tools and methods. Chapters provide an overview of childhood assessment issues, diagnostic classification systems, interviewing and report writing, traditional assessment tools and methods, such as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). In addition, chapters address daily living, academic, and social skills, commonly encountered psychological conditions, and developmental disorders, reviewing definitions and etiology, history of assessment and diagnosis, possible comorbid conditions, and current measures and procedures. The handbook also covers specific childhood disorders that often present assessment challenges in children, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, pain, and feeding and eating disorders. Topics featured in this handbook include: Adaptive and developmental behavior scales. Diagnostic classification systems and how to apply them to childhood problems and disorders. Intelligence testing and its use in childhood psychological assessment. Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in persons with developmental disabilities. Self-Injurious behavior in children. Prevalence and assessment of common sleep problems in children. The Handbook of Childhood Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities Assessment is an essential resource for researchers, graduate students, clinicians, and related therapists and professionals in clinical child and school psychology, pediatrics, social work, developmental psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, child and adolescent psychiatry, and special education.Table of ContentsChapter 1. History and Overview of Childhood Assessment.- Chapter 2. Diagnostic Classification Systems.- Chapter 3. Interview and Report Writing.- Chapter 4. Intelligence Testing.- Chapter 5. Adaptive and Developmental Behavior Scales.- Chapter 6. Academic Assessment.- Chapter 7. Neuropsychological Testing.- Chapter 8. The Assessment of ADHD in Persons with Developmental Disabilities.- Chapter 9. Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders.- Chapter 10. Assessing Bipolar Disorder and Major Depression.- Chapter 11. Assessment of Anxiety Disorders.- Chapter 12. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.- Chapter 13. Tics and Tourette’s Syndrome.- Chapter 14. Aggression and Conduct Disorders.- Chapter 15. Behavioral Assessment of Self-Injury.- Chapter 16. Assessment of Pica.- Chapter 17. Social Skills.- Chapter 18. Communication Disorder.- Chapter 19. Sleep Disorders: Prevalence and Assessment in Childhood.- Chapter 20. Pain.- Chapter 21. Eating Disorders.- Chapter 22. Assessment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders.- Chapter 23. Assessment of Obesity.- Chapter 24. Assessment of Toileting Problems.- Chapter 25. Assessment of Fine and Gross Motor Skills in Children.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents practical approaches for integrating mindfulness principles into daily life. It examines how to incorporate mindfulness principles into interventions across various fields and with different client populations. In addition, the volume describes how to teach clients to integrate mindfulness techniques into daily living – from general stress reduction and compassionate positive living to working with children with medical conditions or autism to mindful parenting and healthy marriages. The book explains key concepts clearly and succinctly and details practical daily approaches and use. Each chapter presents cutting-edge research that is integrated into effective, proven interventions that represent the gold standard of care and are simple and powerful to use, and concludes with recommendations on how each individual can create his or her own personalized mindfulness approach that matches his or her needs and situation. This book is a must have resource for clinicians, therapists, and health professionals as well as researchers, professors, and graduate students in clinical psychology, psychotherapy/counseling, psychiatry, social work, and developmental psychology.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Mindfulness.- Chapter 2. Mindfulness and Stress Reduction.- Chapter 3. Mindfulness and Positive Living.- Chapter 4. Mindfulness and Compassion.- Chapter 5. Mindfulness for Pediatric Health Conditions.- Chapter 6. Autism, Emotions, and Mindfulness.- Chapter 7. Mindful Parenting.- Chapter 8. Mindfulness Strategies to Improve Marriage.- Chapter 9. Strengthening Emotional and Physical Intimacy: Creating a Mindful Marriage.- Chapter 10. Mindful Counseling.- Chapter 11. Living Mindfully.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents practical approaches for integrating mindfulness principles into daily life. It examines how to incorporate mindfulness principles into interventions across various fields and with different client populations. In addition, the volume describes how to teach clients to integrate mindfulness techniques into daily living – from general stress reduction and compassionate positive living to working with children with medical conditions or autism to mindful parenting and healthy marriages. The book explains key concepts clearly and succinctly and details practical daily approaches and use. Each chapter presents cutting-edge research that is integrated into effective, proven interventions that represent the gold standard of care and are simple and powerful to use, and concludes with recommendations on how each individual can create his or her own personalized mindfulness approach that matches his or her needs and situation. This book is a must have resource for clinicians, therapists, and health professionals as well as researchers, professors, and graduate students in clinical psychology, psychotherapy/counseling, psychiatry, social work, and developmental psychology.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Mindfulness.- Chapter 2. Mindfulness and Stress Reduction.- Chapter 3. Mindfulness and Positive Living.- Chapter 4. Mindfulness and Compassion.- Chapter 5. Mindfulness for Pediatric Health Conditions.- Chapter 6. Autism, Emotions, and Mindfulness.- Chapter 7. Mindful Parenting.- Chapter 8. Mindfulness Strategies to Improve Marriage.- Chapter 9. Strengthening Emotional and Physical Intimacy: Creating a Mindful Marriage.- Chapter 10. Mindful Counseling.- Chapter 11. Living Mindfully.

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Book SynopsisCommunity health workers (CHWs) are an increasingly important member of the healthcare and public health professions who help build primary care capacity. Yet, in spite of the exponential growth of CHW interventions, CHW training programs, and CHW certification and credentialing by state agencies, a gap persists in the literature regarding current CHW roles and skills, scope of practice, CHW job settings, and national standards. This collection of contributions addresses this gap by providing information, in a single volume, about CHWs, the roles CHWs play as change agents in their communities, integration of CHWs into healthcare teams, and support and recognition of the CHW profession. The book supports the CHW definition as defined by the American Public Health Association (APHA), Community Health Worker Section (2013), which states, “A community health worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served.” The scope of the text follows the framework of the nationally recognized roles of CHWs that came out of a national consensus-building project called “The Community Health Worker (CHW) Core Consensus (C3) Project”. Topics explored among the chapters include: Cultural Mediation Among Individuals, Communities, and Health and Social Service Systems Care Coordination, Case Management, and System Navigation Advocating for Individuals and Communities Building Individual and Community Capacity Implementing Individual and Community Assessments Participating in Evaluation and Research Uniting the Workforce: Building Capacity for a National Association of Community Health Workers Promoting the Health of the Community is a must-have resource for CHWs, those interested in CHW scope of practice and/or certification/credentialing, anyone interested in becoming a CHW, policy-makers, CHW payer systems, CHW supervisors, CHW employers, CHW instructors/trainers, CHW advocates/supporters, and communities served by CHWs.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction (Authors: Julie St. John, Wandy Hernandez, Susan Mayfield-Johnson, Lee Rosenthal, Carl Rush) a. Introduction to CHW book and purpose (Authors: Julie St. John, Wandy Hernandez, Susan Mayfield-Johnson) b. Results from national CHW survey (Authors: Julie St. John, Susan Mayfield-Johnson, Danielle Fastring) c. C3 scope and purpose (Authors: Lee Rosenthal, Carl Rush, Julie St. John) d. Description of book contents and authorship (Authors: Julie St. John, Wandy Hernandez, Susan Mayfield-Johnson)Abstract: This introductory chapter accomplishes three tasks. First, the chapter describes the book purpose and content. This includes why the editors compiled the book, how the design and context developed, a description of the book layout and format, and the rationale for having CHW teams (comprised of CHWs, instructors/trainers, stakeholders/allies, supervisors, employers, and clients/communities) write the chapters on CHW roles and scope of work.Second, the book summarizes the scope and purpose of The Community Health Worker (CHW) Core Consensus (C3) Project, along with a description of the outcomes of the C3 project and the national scope and impact of the C3 project on the CHW workforce. Third, the book describes the national CHW survey conducted to inform the development of the book, as well as summarize the data and results from the survey. Chapter 2: Cultural Mediation among Individuals, Communities, and Health and Social Service SystemsAbstract: In this chapter, a CHW shares his/her personal testimony and perspective of how he/she provided cultural mediation for his/her clients, community, and local healthcare and social service entities. The CHW describes specific examples of successful activities involving cultural mediation, the CHW’s experience of challenges he/she faced in providing cultural mediation, and lessons learned/best practices for providing cultural mediation for the population served. Additionally, other members of the CHW team share their personal experiences related to the CHW’s role in conducting cultural mediation and serving as change agents in their respective communities. Chapter 3: Culturally Appropriate Health Education and InformationAbstract: In this chapter, a CHW shares his/her personal testimony and perspective of how he/she provided culturally appropriate health education and information for his/her clients. The CHW describes specific examples of successful activities involving culturally appropriate health education and information, the CHW’s experience of challenges he/she faced in providing culturally appropriate health education and information, and lessons learned/best practices for providing culturally appropriate health education and information for the population served. Additionally, other members of the CHW team share their personal experiences related to the CHW’s role in providing culturally appropriate health education and information and serving as change agents in their respective communities. Chapter 4: Care Coordination, Case Management, and System NavigationAbstract: In this chapter, a CHW shares his/her personal testimony and perspective of how he/she provided care coordination, case management, and system navigation for his/her clients. The CHW describes specific examples of successful activities involving care coordination, case management, and system navigation, the CHW’s experience of challenges he/she faced in providing care coordination, case management, and system navigation, and lessons learned/best practices for providing care coordination, case management, and system navigation. Additionally, other members of the CHW team share their personal experiences related to the CHW’s role in providing care coordination, case management, and system navigation and serving as change agents in their respective communities. Chapter 5: Coaching and Social SupportAbstract: In this chapter, a CHW shares his/her personal testimony and perspective of how he/she provided coaching and social support for his/her clients. The CHW describes specific examples of successful activities involving coaching and social support, the CHW’s experience of challenges he/she faced in providing coaching and social support, and lessons learned/best practices for providing coaching and social support. Additionally, other members of the CHW team share their personal experiences related to the CHW’s role in coaching and social support and serving as change agents in their respective communities. Chapter 6: Developing Individual and Community Advocacy Abstract: In this chapter, a CHW shares his/her personal testimony and perspective of how he/she helped develop individual and community capacity. The CHW describes specific examples of successful activities involving individual and community advocacy, the CHW’s experience of challenges he/she faced in advocating for his/her clients and community, and lessons learned/best practices for individual and community advocacy. Additionally, other members of the CHW team share their personal experiences related to the CHW’s role in individual and community advocacy and serving as change agents in their respective communities.Chapter 7: Building Individual and Community CapacityAbstract: In this chapter, a CHW shares his/her personal testimony and perspective of how he/she built individual and community capacity for his/her clients. The CHW describes specific examples of successful activities involving the development of individual and community capacity, the CHW’s experience of challenges he/she faced in building capacity, and lessons learned/best practices for building individual and community capacity. Additionally, other members of the CHW team share their personal experiences related to the CHW’s role in building individual and community capacity and serving as change agents in their respective communities.Chapter 8: Provision of Direct ServicesAbstract: In this chapter, a CHW shares his/her personal testimony and perspective of providing direct services for his/her clients. The CHW describes specific examples of providing direct services, the CHW’s experience of challenges he/she faced in providing direct services, and lessons learned/best practices from providing direct services. Additionally, other members of the CHW team share their personal experiences related to the CHW’s role in providing direct services and serving as change agents in their respective communities.Chapter 9: Individual and Community AssessmentsAbstract: In this chapter, a CHW shares his/her personal testimony and perspective of conducting individual and community assessments. The CHW describe specific examples of successful activities involving individual and community assessments, the CHW’s experience of challenges he/she faced in conducting individual and community assessments, and lessons learned/best practices from conducting individual and community assessments. Additionally, other members of the CHW team will share their personal experiences related to the CHW’s role in conducting individual and community assessments and serving as change agents in their respective communities.Chapter 10: OutreachAbstract: In this chapter, a CHW shares his/her personal testimony and perspective of how he/she conducted outreach. The CHW describes specific examples of successful activities involving outreach, the CHW’s experience of challenges he/she faced in conducting outreach, and lessons learned/best practices for outreach. Additionally, other members of the CHW team share their personal experiences related to the CHW’s outreach role and serving as change agents in their respective communities.Chapter 11: Participation in Evaluation and Research Abstract: In this chapter, a CHW shares his/her personal testimony and perspective of how he/she participated in evaluation and research in his/her community. The CHW describes specific examples of successful activities involving evaluation and research, the CHW’s experience of challenges he/she faced in participating in evaluation and research, and lessons learned/best practices for participating in evaluation and research. Additionally, other members of the CHW team share their personal experiences related to the CHW’s role in evaluation and research and serving as change agents in their respective communities.Chapter 12: Conclusion and Next StepsAbstract: The concluding chapter discusses the movement towards a national CHW association, network, or council; highlight CHW funding models; and propose recommendations for promoting the CHW workforce and scope or work.

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Book SynopsisThis book is focused on relational processes in supervision for counselling and psychotherapy. The aim is first to introduce a relational theoretical stance, then to apply that stance to the process of supervision, and finally to offer practitioners immediately accessible resources for relational supervision. Within a relational perspective, supervisor and supervisees are viewed as partners who co-construct the supervisory process. Unlike other approaches to supervision where the emphasis is on specific techniques and strategies for supervision, the relational orientation of this book invites supervisor and supervisee into different understandings of the supervisory interaction. This orientation directs our attention to the importance of co-creating the therapeutic relation/alliance with special attention to the wellbeing of the the supervisee and the supervisor. Supervision, from this perspective, is focused on what participants are making together rather than on the individual abilities, strengths, and weaknesses of either the supervisor or the supervisee.Table of Contents1. Introduction (Ottar Ness, Sheila McNamee and Øyvind Kvello).- 2. Theoretical Foundations of Relational Processes in Supervision (Sheila McNamee).- 3. Constructing Supervision: Integrating the Professional and Personal into a Relational Self – An Invitation to Relational Integration (John Burnham and Barbara McKay).- 4. Relational Responsibility: Ethics and Power in Supervision (Sheila McNamee and Julie Tilsen).- 5. Making the Combination of Support and Social Control work in Supervision (Øyvind Kvello).- 6. The Artistry of Stuck-ness (Billy Hardy).- 7. The Difference that Makes a Difference? A Qualitative Study of Cultural Differences and Similarities in Supervision (Philip Messent and Reenee Singh).- 8. A Child Friendly Supervision: Letting Children Participate (Øyvind Kvello).- 9. Safety and Self-Care of the Supervisor (Arlene Vetere).

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Book SynopsisThis timely, relevant text is a comprehensive compendium of critical information about voting in the United States. It frames voting as an integral aspect of social work practice and provides concrete suggestions for how students can increase their involvement in expanding voter participation by marginalized groups.This book: Examines the current social and political context Introduces multiple perspectives on why voting matters Presents a brief history of voting rights in the United States Explains the nuts and bolts of campaigns and elections Discusses who votes and who doesn’t, how people vote, and why Describes voter suppression tactics and identifies obstacles facing low-turnout groups Highlights strategies to expand voter participation Provides concrete examples of how students can help maximize voter participation Explores how voter engagement intersects with social work at all levels of professional practice The only social work textbook devoted entirely to the topic of voting, Promote the Vote: Positioning Social Workers for Action is the ideal supplement for classes in social welfare policy, policy practice, human rights, and social justice. Filled with research findings, practical information, and case examples, this book provides social work students and professionals with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to engage clients and their communities in the electoral process. With voting rights quickly becoming a flashpoint in the struggle for equity and justice, now is the perfect time for this valuable resource.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Context for Voter Engagement The Social and Economic Context The Political Context Summary and Conclusion Try This! Chapter 2: Why Voting Matters Voting Is a Human Right Voting Is Consistent with Social Work Values Voting Builds Political Power Voting Benefits Individuals Voting Benefits Communities Summary and Conclusion Try This! Chapter 3: How We Got Here: A Brief History of Voting Rights Early Voting in America Voting Rights for African Americans The Women’s Suffrage Movement The Youth Vote Additional Policies to Expand Voting Rights Summary and Conclusion Try This! Chapter 4: Voting Processes and Procedures Elected Officials Political Parties Registration and Voting Political Campaigns Presidential Elections Congressional, State and Local Elections Ballot Measures Summary and Conclusion Try This! Chapter 5: Voting Patterns and Trends Voter Turnout Who Votes? Why People Vote How People Vote Voting by Social Workers Summary and Conclusion Try This! Chapter 6: Special Populations People of Color Naturalized Citizens and Linguistic Minorities People in Poverty People Experiencing Homelessness Citizens with Felony Convictions People with Disabilities LGBTQ+ Voters Survivors of Domestic Violence Summary and Conclusion Try This! Chapter 7: Barriers to Voting Structural Barriers Intimidation and Suppression Gerrymandering Money in Politics Summary and Conclusion Try This! Chapter 8: Expanding Opportunities Registration Initiatives Voting Initiatives Summary and Conclusion Try This! Chapter 9: A Better Future The Need for Change Legal and Ethical Considerations Strategies for Action Developing a Culture of Voting Summary and Conclusion Try This! Appendix I: State Election Information Websites Appendix II: Helpful Resources

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Book SynopsisThe entire world is in crisis with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and other lifetime trauma at an all-time high. This book is a valuable resource to promote optimal brain function for everyone, but especially for survivors of trauma who are particularly at risk throughout the life course. It is critical for healthcare providers, schoolteachers and administration, public safety professionals, foster and adoptive parents, employers and loved ones to understand the potential life-long consequences that ACEs can have in the lives of survivors. This book describes the complexities behind why behaviors occur if hurt people hurt themselves and others. The first half of this book addresses what can go wrong in the brain and body after trauma that potentially leads to life-long poor bio-behavioral health outcomes. The second half of this book addresses how the life-long poor bio-behavioral health outcomes can be prevented, mitigated or potentially reversed. This book is necessary for everyone who is interested in optimizing brain function, especially survivors of ACEs and other trauma throughout the life course who are at greater risk. The major focus of the book is on how to prevent long-term negative consequences of trauma and how to restore the brain, body, behavior and emotions.This book won four American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards. It was awarded 1st place in 3 categories (Community/ Home Health, Creative Works, and Psychiatric/ Mental Health) and 3rd place in the Consumer Health category. No book has ever won this many AJN awards since AJN first began acknowledging high-quality publications on nursing and healthcare topics in 1969.Table of ContentsPart I. Overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences1. Introduction, Epidemiology, Measurement and the Cycle of TraumaPart II. The Potential Serious Nature of Adverse Childhood Experiences2. Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Neurodevelopment3. Potential Life-long Neurobiological, Bio-Behavioral and other Outcomes of Trauma Part III. The Potential Impact of Trauma on the Brain, Body, Behavior and Society4. Childhood Physical Abuse (CPA), Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA), Abusive Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Childhood Emotional Abuse (CEA), Neglect and Other Trauma5. Absence of a Healthy Parent: Mental and Physical Illness, Substance Misuse and Trauma in the life of Parents, Caregivers, and Significant Others6. Racial, Ethnic, Gender and Economic Disparities and Trauma7. COVID-19 Trauma: The New Complex Adverse Childhood ExperiencePart IV. Physiological and Psychological Healing, Trauma-Informed Rehabilitation, Breaking the Cycle of Trauma, and Resilience throughout the Life Course8. Protective, Compensatory and Benevolent Experiences for Building Resilience9. Understanding and Responding to Survivors of Trauma: Emotional Intelligence to Build Healthy Relationships10. Trauma Informed Self-Care: Emotional & Spiritual Resilience and Healing11. Overview of Psychological and Psychiatric Interventions after Trauma: Counseling, Psychotherapy and Medications12. Brain Food: The Impact of Diet, Nutrition and Nutraceuticals on the Brain and the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis13. Physical Exercise, Sleep and the Brain14. Self-Help for Life-Long Resilience: Cognitive Engagement, Education, Creativity, Sense of Purpose in Life and Humor15. The Healing Power of Nature on the Brain: Healing in Green Spaces and Blue Spaces16. Primary and Secondary Prevention, Health Equity and Trauma-Informed Institutional and Public Policies to Promote Healing and Resilience

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Book SynopsisThis book analyzes the harms related to whistleblower retaliation, its psychosocial impacts on employees, and the institutional dysfunction it creates and perpetuates. Stigma and biases against whistleblowers interfere with their ability to make protected disclosures when harm to others is at stake. Retaliatory toxic tactics create an atmosphere and corporate culture that embodies fear and encourages bystander behavior. In this book, the authors explore psychosocial impacts across domains that include financial, legal, social, physical, and emotional well-being. Ten of the 14 chapters specifically examine the toxic tactics of retaliation: gaslighting, mobbing, marginalizing, shunning, devaluing, double-binding, career blocking, counter-accusing, bullying, and doxxing. These toxic tactics are the building blocks of workplace traumatic stress (WTS) and can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, substance abuse, and suicide. WTS is a term that differentiates between workplace violence or job stress, which can be components of WTS but do not fully describe the systemic hostile work environment that targets an employee. Understanding WTS and how it disrupts identity, causes moral injury, and shatters world views are important aspects for clinicians treating clients who are victims of this kind of hostile work environment. The Psychosocial Impacts of Whistleblower Retaliation is a useful resource offering a new way for social workers, mental health providers, advocates, and other support services professionals and practitioners to assist whistleblowers. It helps clinicians understand how to view patients suffering from whistleblower retaliation and gives them a lexicon for forensic evaluations. Lawyers, especially those specializing in employment, labor, and Qui Tam cases, also could benefit from having a means to describe the psychosocial impacts of retaliation and WTS on their clients when filing for compensatory damages for pain and suffering during judicial proceedings. Finally, the book could appeal to employees and managers, human resources professionals, victim rights advocates, elected officials, media personnel, and other professionals who are interested in learning more about whistleblower retaliation and its psychosocial and cultural implications.Table of ContentsPart I – Introduction 1. Morality, Virtue, and Ethics Part II – Toxic Culture and Tactics 2. Toxic Leaders and Their Impact 3. Gaslighting 4. Mobbing 5. Marginalizing 6. Shunning 7. Devaluing 8. Double-binding 9. Career Blocking 10. Counter-accusing 11. Bullying 12. Doxxing Part III – The Scope of Harm and Damages 13. Psychosocial and Cultural Implications Part IV – The Workplace Promise 14. Implications for Organizations

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Book Synopsis"Tourse, Hamilton-Mason, and Wewiorski discuss major concepts that help explicate the systemic nature of institutionalized racism in the U.S. – with a focus on social construction, oppression, scaffolding, and institutional web – providing insight into racist thought and behavior that construct and mark people of color as 'a problem.' […] I highly recommend this book for those who are engaged in working to combat domination and racism at the local, national, and global levels."-Gary Bailey, DHL, MSW, ACSW, Professor of Practice, Director of Urban Leadership Program, Simmons College School of Social WorkThis important volume provides a powerful overview of racism in the United States: what it is, how it works, and the social, cultural, and institutional structures that have evolved to keep it in place. It dissects the rise of legalized discrimination against four major racial groups (First Nations, Africans, Mexicans, and Chinese) and its perpetuation as it affects these groups and new immigrants today. The book’s scaffolding framework—which takes in institutions from the government to our educational systems—explains why racism remains in place despite waves of social change. At the same time, authors describe social justice responses being used to erode racism in its most familiar forms, and at its roots. This timely resource: Examines the sociology of discrimination as a constant in daily life. Traces the history of the legalization of racism in the United States. Locates key manifestations of racism in the American psyche. Links racism to other forms of discrimination. Identifies the interlocking components of institutionalized racism. Offers contemporary examples of resistance to racism. A forceful synthesis of history and social theory, Systemic Racism in the United States is vital reading for practitioners and other professionals in fields related to human rights, social policy, and psychology. And as a classroom text, it challenges its readers to deepen their understanding of both historical process and current developments. Table of ContentsRacial Scaffolding: Conceptual Overview.- Discrimination.- Institutional Legalization of Racism: Exploitation of the Core Groups.- Immigration through the Lens of Systemic Racism.- The Infrastructure of Racism: The Psychic Dimension.- The Infrastructure of Racism: The Institutional Dimensions.- Intersectionality: The Linkage of Racism with Other Forms of Discrimination.- Racism and Social Justice.- Deconstruction of Racism.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a view into the multi-dimensional and multi-contextual nature of community policing. It brings together important conceptual discussions as well as numerous case studies and real-life examples of European community policing practices. It further offers insights into how the (primarily locally focused) concept of community policing fits into an increasingly interconnected world. Our book is intended for professionals working in community policing, academics and policymakers developing community policing procedures. In addition, the book aims to provide information for readers who are new to the subject of community policing. The wide range of examples and case studies make it also an excellent resource for teaching materials.Table of ContentsPart 1: CP context and processes.- Introduction; P. Saskia Bayerl et al.- Community policing in support of social cohesion; I. Sučić, R. Karlović.- Fostering accountability in community policing; B. Cole.- Community policing: The relevance of social contexts; M. van der Giessen et al.- Community Policing as a social system and its components; J. Houtsonen et al.- Part 2: European CP practices and case studies.- Community policing and radicalization: Evaluation and European examples; H. Nitsch, S. Ronert.- Police liaison approaches to managing political protest: a critical analysis of a prominent UK example; D. Waddington.- Community policing and public perception: Belgian expectations and images of the police; I. Verwee.- Joining forces for our security in Austrian community policing; G. Lang et al.- Security as the basis behind community policing: Croatia’s community policing approach; I. Sučić, R. Karlović.- Community policing case studies: proposing a social media approach; G. Leventakis et al.- Part 3: CP in an interconnected world.- New crime landscapes and new technologies for community policing; D.B. Vasile.- Social media: facilitator and stimulator of community policing; C.C.M.T. Broekman et al.- Mobile communications for community policing; G. Markarian et al.- Importance of cyber security; A. Tarter.- Applying computational intelligence to community policing and forensic investigations; A.M. Ali, P. Angelov.- Evaluating the design and implementation of CP-Support technologies: a Participatory framework; P.S. Bayerl, G. Jacobs.- Concluding remarks; B. Akhgar et al.

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Book SynopsisPeople of all ages learn important life skills through playing games, and recognising this can be the key to enhancing their social, educational and personal development. Incorporating play into teaching and training not only makes learning fun, but it can also open minds to the value of cooperation, communication and reflection.The book is a collection of tried and tested games for use in workshops, youth groups and the classroom, covering everything from icebreakers and group forming ideas, to brain-bending word games like "Napoleon Has Lost His Pipe" and hilarious high energy games like "Group Juggle". With clear instructions, delightful illustrations and discussion ideas for every game, this book makes it easy to encourage everyone from age 6 to 86 to think for themselves, use their imagination, and interact positively with those around them.Packed with exciting and energizing games that will entertain everyone involved, this book will be a vital resource for teachers, youth group leaders, trainers, and anyone else wishing to enrich their work with playful games and ideas.Trade ReviewThis book provides an imaginative collection of more than one hundred life skills games suitable for use by teachers, youth workers and therapists who work with groups. I found it clearly written, imaginatively illustrated and readily accessible to read or “dip-in” to... The Yellow Book of Games and Energizers is a compendious work that will be invaluable to new practitioners and a useful refresher for “old hands”. -- British Association of Play Theapists.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Tips for working with energizer games. 1. Icebreaker and community building. 2. Forming subgroups. 3. Fun. 4. Communication. 5. Evaluating and parting. Alphabetical content of the energizers.

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Book SynopsisTina Maschi and Keith Morgen offer a data-driven and compassionate analysis of the lives of incarcerated older people. The book draws on extensive quantitative and qualitative research as well as national datasets.Trade ReviewI encourage strongly this critical read for geriatricians, gerontologists, and gerontological social workers. Also, correctional, probation, and parole officers; correctional health-care providers; reentry coordinators; and correctional administrators would likely benefit from this important text -- Stephanie Grace Prost, PhD * The Gerontologist *This is a brilliant piece of work. These authors show their skill in humanizing all people through a caring justice model of practice. -- Karen Bullock * Journal of Gerontological Social Work *Overall, this text is an informative and useful addition to any clinical or macro special topics social work course. It is wellorganized, with up-front summaries of what the chapter will discuss and a final summary of the information discussed at the end of each chapter to help ground the reader. -- Lauren Dennelly * Research on Social Work Practice *Aging Behind Prison Walls fills a gap in the research literature by providing both quantitative and qualitative data not available elsewhere. Enriched by extensive data and compelling personal narratives, it offers a portrait of prison life that is comprehensive and fascinating. -- Katherine van Wormer, coauthor of Women and the Criminal Justice SystemAging Behind Prison Walls makes a unique and timely contribution to our understanding of the life histories of justice-involved aging people and the trauma experienced, resiliency marshalled, and coping measures employed. Maschi and Morgen offer a persuasive call for a caring justice system to replace our existing criminal justice system. -- Margaret E. Leigey, author of The Forgotten Men: Serving a Life without Parole SentenceUsing vivid stories of trauma and resilience, Aging Behind Prison Walls is an important and thought-provoking book that deserves wide readership. Bridging theory and practice, the authors make a compelling case for a correctional policy that is redemptive in nature and better suited for those who no longer pose a threat to society. -- Ronald Aday, author of Aging Prisoners: Crisis in American CorrectionsAging Behind Prison Walls provides an unvarnished view of being both older and incarcerated. Evocative vignettes recount challenges and traumas, as well as perseverance, resilience, and contributions. The authors don’t stop at heightening awareness—they offer a framework, tools, and call to action to address this pressing human issue. -- Susan J. Loeb, The Pennsylvania State UniversityAging Behind Prison Walls offers an engaging and insightful examination of the special needs and life worlds of incarcerated older adults before and after release to the community. It offers practical advice with roots in intersectional and life-course theory consistent with the need for a paradigm shift in the management and care of aging offenders. It will become essential reading. -- José B. Ashford, Arizona State UniversityAging Behind Prison Walls is a thoughtfully constructed work that adds substantially to the literature on incarceration by exploring a particularly understudied group: inmates over 50 years old. -- G. Christensen, Stetson University College of Law * Choice *Overarching, all-encompassing and peppered with individuals' narratives on aging in prison. . . . Aging Behind Prison Walls is well suited for advanced students in criminology, social work, and psychology. Practitioners in prison systems, community corrections officers and service providers would also benefit from this text. * Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books *Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: Mass Aging in Prison: How Did We Get Here?1. An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure2. Intersecting Perspectives on Aging, Diversity, Difference, and Justice3. Trauma and Diversity Among Older Adults in Prison4. “I Try to Make the Best of It”: A Look Inside the Resilient Minds of Older Adults in Prison5. Trauma, Mental Health, and Medical Concerns of Older Adults in the Prison System6. How Do We Co-Construct Community? A Conceptual Map for Reuniting Older Adults in Prison with Their Families and Communities7. “Coming Out” of Prison: LGBTQ+ Older Adults’ Experiences Navigating the Criminal Justice SystemPart II: Realizing a Caring Justice World8. A Caring Justice Partnership Paradigm: Transforming the World from the Inside Out9. Accepting the Gift of Life: Incarcerated Older Adults’ Prescription for Living Longer, Happier, and Healthier Lives10. Realizing a Caring Justice World: Promising Global Practices for Justice-Involved Older AdultsAfterwordAppendix 1Appendix 2NotesIndex

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Book SynopsisThis timely volume brings insights from multiple disciplines to bear on debates about declining fertility rates and modern approaches to child raising.Table of ContentsIntroduction / Nathanael Lauster and Graham Allan1 Fertility Change in North America, 1950-2000 / Mira Whyman, Megan Lemmon, and Jay Teachman2 Changing Children and Changing Cultures: Immigration as a Source of Fertility and the Assumptions of Assimilation / Nathanael Lauster, Todd F. Martin, and James M. White3 Using Infertility, Useful Fertility: Cultural Imperatives on the Value of Children in the United States / Rebecca L. Upton4 The Performance of Motherhood and Fertility Decline: A Stage Props Approach / Nathanael Lauster5 Parenthood, Immortality, and the End of Childhood / Nicholas W. Townsend6 Leaving Home: An Example of the Disappearance of Childhood and Its End as a Predictable Set of Uniform Experiences / Adena B.K. Miller7 The Disappearance of Parents from Children’s Lives: The Cumulative Effects of Child Care, Child Custody, and Child Welfare Policies in Canada / Edward Kruk8 Navigating the Pedagogy of Failure: Medicine, Education, and the Disabled Child in English Canada, 1900-45 / Mona Gleason9 Pathologizing Childhood / Anita Ilta GareyConclusion: From Children to Child: Ending in China / Jing Zhao, Nathanael Lauster, and Graham AllanIndex

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of WATCH OVER ME, Daniela Sacerdoti''s latest Seal Island novel is a romantic, moving and uplifting story of three different lives, connected by a thread.** Over 1 million copies sold of Daniela Sacerdoti''s novels **Three separate lives. Three broken hearts. Haunted by his wife''s death, Matt arrives on Seal Island determined to be alone and unable to escape his grief. In the island''s hospital, a young woman named Rose lies in a coma, trapped by the memories of events leading up to her accident. Grace, the island''s doctor, is at the heart of the community. Only she knows how much she regrets turning down the chance of love and a family years ago. For these three people hope seems gone. But life is about to offer an unexpected new beginning... Readers adore the captivating novels of Daniela Sacerdoti ''A love story that will satisfy even the most hoTrade ReviewHeartwarming and mysterious with great atmosphere * Katie Fforde on Keep Me Safe *Beautifully written and atmospheric * The Sun on Keep Me Safe *Beautifully written, and the descriptions of Seal were so realistic I could almost hear the sea and the wind. A great book * Lesley Pearse on Keep Me Safe *It made me think and I couldn't put it down * Daily Mail on Keep Me Safe *I fell in love with this book * Prima on Keep Me Safe *

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Book SynopsisThis book is a complete guide to Forest School provision and Nature Pedagogy and it examines the models, methods, worldviews and values that underpin teaching in nature. Cree and Robb show how a robust Nature Pedagogy can support learning, behaviour, and physical and emotional wellbeing, and, importantly, a deeper relationship with the natural world. They offer an overview of what a Forest School programme could look like through the year.  The Essential Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy provides real-life' examples from a variety of contexts, sample session plans and detailed guidance on using language, crafting and working with the natural world. This accessible resource guides readers along the Forest School path, covering topics such as: the history of nature education; our sensory system in nature; Forest School ethos and worldview and playing and crafting in the natural world. Guiding practitioners through planning for a programme, including taking care of a woodTrade Review"This is a stimulating and important book. It bridges the philosophical and practical and celebrates the importance of connection, play and discovery. Forest Schools are one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of nature connection in the world today and this book will help the movement to blossom further." - Tristan Gooley, author of Natural Navigator"I really enjoyed reading this. It is a wonderful mix of all the important things about being a Forest School leader and will make a great handbook. It provides a launch-pad into a myriad of eco-avenues." - Sara Knight, Forest School author and Lecturer at Anglian Ruskin University, UK"A very timely reminder of the importance of engaging with and valuing nature by engaging and enthusing current and future generations through Forest School and Nature Pedagogy approaches. A book to remind us of the vital role of nature in supporting learning and development, and the wonder, awe and interest it can inspire in all of us. Coupled with this are lots of case studies and practical examples and tips to improve understanding and provide ideas for all those who want to learn and improve their practice." - Liz O’Brien, Head of Social and Economic Research, Forest Research"This book is an inspired, timely, and great resource for those who want to help young children love and care for the Earth. The Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy contains everything a leader will need to plan and creatively craft life-changing outdoor experiences for young children." - Joseph Bharat Cornell, author of Sharing Nature, Deep Nature Play, and founder of Sharing Nature Worldwide"Marina Robb and Jon Cree are extremely experienced practitioners and two of the foremost teachers of Forest school approaches in the UK. Their book offers a broad overview of the theory and a deep dive into the practical realities of nature based learning from early years to adulthood. Many practitioners concerned about the health wellbeing and development of children will find it both rigorous and relevant: it would be a useful part of the training of any mental health practitioner or therapist working with young people. Interested parents will undoubtedly be inspired too. Robb and Cree show how Forest schools offer an alternative and a complementary approach not just in education but in health care too, and they offer nuggets of wisdom to the crucial debate about how to equip future generations for a more vital and healthy relationship with the natural world." - Alan Kellas (MBBS MRcPsych), consultant psychiatrist and representative for nature approaches, Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK"Jon Cree and Marina Robb offer readers a deep, deep dive into the ideas that have shaped their seven decades at the forefront of outdoor learning. Drawing on neuroscience, play theory, dark green ecology and behavioural psychology, the book blends insight, reflection, research and practical advice. The result is full of wisdom and compassion, grounded in a profoundly spiritual conception of our connections with each other and the biosphere." - Tim Gill, play activist, researcher, author and independent scholar"This is a stimulating and important book. It bridges the philosophical and practical and celebrates the importance of connection, play and discovery. Forest Schools are one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of nature connection in the world today and this book will help the movement to blossom further." - Tristan Gooley, author of Natural Navigator"I really enjoyed reading this. It is a wonderful mix of all the important things about being a Forest School leader and will make a great handbook. It provides a launch-pad into a myriad of eco-avenues." - Sara Knight, Forest School author and Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University, UK"A very timely reminder of the importance of engaging with and valuing nature by engaging and enthusing current and future generations through Forest School and Nature Pedagogy approaches. A book to remind us of the vital role of nature in supporting learning and development, and the wonder, awe and interest it can inspire in all of us. Coupled with this are lots of case studies and practical examples and tips to improve understanding and provide ideas for all those who want to learn and improve their practice." - Liz O’Brien, Head of Social and Economic Research, Forest Research"This book overflows with great ideas and excellent advice. It also offers a thorough pedagogical rationale for the work. Buy it. Read it. Expand your practice. Before long this book will be your go-to source." - Dr Alida Gersie, writer and author"This book is an inspired, timely, and great resource for those who want to help young children love and care for the Earth. The Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy contains everything a leader will need to plan and creatively craft life-changing outdoor experiences for young children." - Joseph Bharat Cornell, author of Sharing Nature, Deep Nature Play, and founder of Sharing Nature Worldwide"Marina Robb and Jon Cree are extremely experienced practitioners and two of the foremost teachers of Forest school approaches in the UK. Their book offers a broad overview of the theory and a deep dive into the practical realities of nature based learning from early years to adulthood. Many practitioners concerned about the health wellbeing and development of children will find it both rigorous and relevant: it would be a useful part of the training of any mental health practitioner or therapist working with young people. Interested parents will undoubtedly be inspired too. Robb and Cree show how Forest schools offer an alternative and a complementary approach not just in education but in health care too, and they offer nuggets of wisdom to the crucial debate about how to equip future generations for a more vital and healthy relationship with the natural world." - Alan Kellas (MBBS MRcPsych), consultant psychiatrist and representative for nature approaches, Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK"Jon Cree and Marina Robb offer readers a deep, deep dive into the ideas that have shaped their seven decades at the forefront of outdoor learning. Drawing on neuroscience, play theory, dark green ecology and behavioural psychology, the book blends insight, reflection, research and practical advice. The result is full of wisdom and compassion, grounded in a profoundly spiritual conception of our connections with each other and the biosphere." - Tim Gill, play activist, researcher, author and independent scholar"The Essential Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy is a valuable and timely book that will help the cultural shift needed to embrace the future and to deepen and extend our relationships with each other and the natural world to which we belong. Let’s celebrate and share this book widely!" - Juliet Robertson, Creative Star Learning"With glowing endorsements from leaders in the field of Forest Education this book really fulfils the word ‘essential’: the text provides clear understanding of the essence of what Forest Education is all about, whilst also providing necessary knowledge and practical advice for providers; it is indeed a complete guide, and as such an excellent book to own. Cree and Robb passionately expound the learner-led approach to return control, creativity, and autonomy to the learner, within the context of the natural environment; an approach that directly addresses all intrinsic intelligences for a holistic nature pedagogy." - Stephanie Barclay, The School Librarian"It is a tome of information, full of case studies and pedagogy of naturebased learning. It considers forest school principals, the human sensory system, risky play and nature, the brain body and place, behavior theories, healthy communities, crafting, journeys with plants and animals, and nature pedagogy’s place in the world." - AS, Green Teacher"The theory is grounded throughout, in case studies and heartfelt stories, to show how it is applied not only with primary schools but also in programmes with disaffected youth, those with special educational needs and family groups... This is one for the serious student of forest schooling" - Rich Sylvester, SmallwoodsTable of Contents1. Nature Pedagogy, Forest School Ethos and Valuing Nature 2. History of Nature Education – the influence on the nature-based practice 3. Nature Pedagogy – the teaching within a nature-centric worldview 4. Nature Pedagogy Models 5. Our Sensory System – how nature stimulates sensory development and integration 6. Play and Nature – the ludic process and risky play 7. The Brain, Body and Place 8. Behavioural Theories – the underpinning of a healthy problem solving community 9. Strategies for creating a healthy problem-solving community 10. Planning a Nature-based Pedagogy 11. Planning to Action 12. Crafting – working with our hands in the natural world 13. Journey with Plants and Animals – working with the ecological 14. Nature’s Place in the World – teaching within a nature-centric worldview

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Book SynopsisWith the aim of producing counterstories that participate in social resistance, Critical Clinical Social Work focuses on integrating critical theory with direct clinical practice. Exploring the impact of oppression and power in constraining and limiting people’s voices, this timely resource moves social work forward by highlighting the practical application of feminist, narrative, anti-racist, and postcolonial frameworks. The contributors tackle a range of substantive issues including ethics, working with complex trauma, men’s use of violence, substance use among women and girls, Indigenous social work praxis, critical child welfare approaches, counterstorying experiences of (dis)Ability, and animal-informed social work practice.Written by Canadian social work educators and filled with illustrative case studies, this text offers a Canadian perspective on the diverse issues social workers encounter in the field. This edited collection is an indispensable resource for social work practice and theory courses, and a must-read for professional practitioners.Features promotes critical clinical skills consistent with anti-oppressive and social justice paradigms of social work offers case histories and examples of direct critical clinical practice concludes with reflections on social resistance and transformation through counterstorying

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Book SynopsisIn this era of "devolution" the American federal government has been increasingly removed from the provision of services and support to vulnerable populations. This book presents a framework for understanding the impact of these developments on the practice of social work.Trade Review"This is an interesting book which covers a wide range of issues relating to what the editors refer to as "devolution." -The British Journal of Social Work

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Book SynopsisExplains the act of prognosis in its varying forms - from the perspective of doctors. This book examines why physicians are reluctant to predict the future, what uses doctors make of prognosis, the symbolism it contains, and the practical and emotional difficulties it involves.

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Book SynopsisManagers in social work and social care contexts are required to manage a wide range of projects: long-term and short-term, on large and small scales, in partnership with other agencies, and covering a broad range of issues and contexts.Management of these projects requires specific expertise, and this book sets out what these core skills are and how they can be achieved. Topics such as managing resources, assessing risks, and measuring outcomes are covered, as well as how to start and end a project. The authors acknowledge the values and ethics inherent to care environments, as well as the business skills necessary for good management. Detailed case studies demonstrate the ideas in action, and reflective activities, practical tools and action checklists are included throughout.This practical handbook provides a clear and comprehensive guide to how to be an excellent project manager, and is a must-read for all social work and social care managers and post-qualifying social work and social care students.Trade ReviewSuccessful Project Management in Social Work and Social Care is packed with practical exercises giving valuable tools to social workers and project managers. -- Social Work MattersProject management has become increasingly important in social work and social care. This volume provides essential information and tools tailored for managers in social work. As we have to transform and change our services in response to different expectations and environments, I consider project management to be a core skill, necessary for all managers to enable them to meet these challenges head on. -- Adi Cooper, Strategic Director of Adult Social Services and Housing, London Borough of SuttonAs a senior manager, I welcome this series of practical books specifically written about social work and social care management. They should be essential reading for all front line managers across any organisation or agency in social care. -- Adi Cooper, Strategic Director of Adult Social Services and Housing, London Borough of SuttonTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Series editor's foreword. 1. Introduction to Project Management. 2. Projects in Action. 3. The Context for Project Management. 4. Project Management for Service Users. 5. Managing Your Project. 6. Leading Your Project Team and Developing Partnerships. 7. Delivering Your Project. 8. Ending Your Project. 9. Project Management Across Diverse Cultures. References. Contributors' Information. Index.

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Book SynopsisAbandoned at two weeks old, Paul came of age in the infamous St Leonard's Children's Home in East London. The children there were routinely abused, often over the course of many years. All were underfed and unloved and told that they would amount to nothing. Angry and frustrated, Paul channelled his rage into boxing - but when an accident shattered his ambition to turn professional, he found his true calling and became a successful trainer, even working as a consultant on the pilots for a top model's fitness video. Paul has now finally found peace and fulfilment beyond anything he could have imagined all those years ago: he is happily married with two children and, through his work, he helps to heal broken bodies, build confidence and transform lives. But he will never forget his past and the unnecessary victims of a broken society...

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Book SynopsisThis updated third edition of the immensely popular Doing Anti-Oppressive Practice introduces students to anti-oppressive social work, its historical and theoretical roots and the specific contexts of anti-oppressive social work practice. Key to this practice is the understanding that the problems faced by an individual are rooted in the inequalities and oppression of the socio-political structure of society rather than in personal characteristics or individual choices. Moreover, the contributors show that social justice and social change - working against racism, sexism and class oppression - can and must be a key component of social work practice.Drawing on concrete examples from specific practice contexts, personal experience and case work, including child welfare, poverty, mental health, addictions and disability, the contributors demonstrate how to translate social justice theory into everyday practice.This new edition adds chapters on working with refugee, immigrant and racialized families; children; older adults; cognitive behavioural therapy; and using social media as a tool for social change.

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Book SynopsisDemystifying neurobiology and presenting it anew for the social-work audience.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review...the book has much to commend it to qualifying practitioners, their tutors and practice educators.—The British Journal of Social Work...[the authors] offer credible practice-researchable examples from social work, nursing, physical therapy, education, and other practice contexts and the application of multiple methods to answer questions that emanate from those fields of practice. How do they know all this stuff?—Journal of Social WorkTable of ContentsPreface1. An Introduction to Practitioner Research2. Orientation3. Focusing4. Planning5. Data Collection6. Analysis and Conclusion7. Design and Innovation8. Documentation and PresentationAppendix. Using SourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisExamines how radical bookstores and similar spaces serve as launching pads for social movements How does social change happen? It requires an identified problem, an impassioned and committed group, a catalyst, and a plan. In this deeply researched consideration of seventy-seven stores and establishments, Kimberley Kinder argues that activists also need autonomous space for organizing, and that these spaces are made, not found. She explores the remarkably enduring presence of radical bookstores in America and how they provide infrastructure for organizing—gathering places, retail offerings that draw new people into what she calls “counterspaces.”Kinder focuses on brick-and-mortar venues where owners approach their businesses primarily as social movement tools. These may be bookstores, infoshops, libraries, knowledge cafes, community centers, publishing collectives, thrift stores, or art installations. They are run by activist-entrepreneurs who create centers for organizing and selling books to pay the rent. These spaces allow radical and contentious ideas to be explored and percolate through to actual social movements, and serve as crucibles for activists to challenge capitalism, imperialism, white privilege, patriarchy, and homophobia. They also exist within a central paradox: participating in the marketplace creates tensions, contradictions, and shortfalls. Activist retail does not end capitalism; collective ownership does not enable a retreat from civic requirements like zoning; and donations, no matter how generous, do not offset the enormous power of corporations and governments. In this timely and relevant book, Kinder presents a necessary, novel, and apt analysis of the role these retail spaces play in radical organizing, one that demonstrates how such durable hubs manage to persist, often for decades, between the spikes of public protest. Trade Review "Radical bookstores have finally received the full-length study they deserve. Focusing on contentious politics and constructive placemaking, Kimberley Kinder shows that these shops do much more than sell political literature. If you want to understand how movements use bricks, mortar, and books to build their own worlds and spread their ideas—even in the twenty-first century—you should read this book."—Joshua Clark Davis, University of Baltimore "The Radical Bookstore is a sorely needed corrective to the conventional story of retail bookselling. The focus on print-based movement spaces yields an absorbing narrative in which social justice-oriented bookstores emerge as critical sites for negotiating belonging, enacting care, and fostering equity. Kimberley Kinder shows us that another print culture, divested of the overwhelming demands of consumer capitalism, is indeed possible."—Ted Striphas, University of Colorado, Boulder "The work is well-written and enjoyable to read. The biggest strength in the book lies in how it contextualizes the radical bookstore counterspaces within a larger social context."—Social Forces "The scope of Kinder’s analysis is impressive, yet the author also leaves room for further engagement on a number of questions addressed throughout the text, in a way that is fruitful and generative. The book makes a number of interesting theoretical contributions, unthreading the ways in which the different radical spaces are built, run, and sustained through organising and solidarity networks."—Urban Studies Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Building the Infrastructure of Dissent1. Constructing Places for Contentious Politics2. Creating Accessible and Autonomous Activist Enterprises3. Reinventing Activist Bookstores in a Corporate Digital Age4. Claiming Spaces and Resources in Gentrifying Cities5. Designing Landscapes that Shout, Entice, and Heal6. Governing Safe Spaces that Restructure Public Speech7. Nurturing Camaraderie in Filtered Third Places8. Supporting Public Protests from the WingsConclusion: Evaluating Constructivism in an Ephemeral WorldNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisIn Understanding Violence and Abuse, Heather Fraser and Kate Seymour examine violence and abuse from an anti-oppressive practice perspective and make connections between interpersonal violence and structural, institutional and cultural violence.Using case studies from Canada, the U.K., the U.S., Australia, Bangladesh, India and elsewhere, the authors discuss topics ranging from class oppression, street violence, white privilege, war, shame, Islamophobia and abuse in intimate relationships, as well as introduce the core tenets of anti-oppressive social work practice. They encourage readers to reflect upon hierarchies of identity and difference in relation to the ways in which violence and abuse are defined, understood and addressed. Further, they discuss several responses to violence using an anti-oppressive framework.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, researcher Matthew Gibson reviews the role of shame and pride in social work, providing invaluable new insights from the first study undertaken into the role of these emotions within professional practice.Trade Review“This very timely book makes a highly original contribution to the literature on pride and shame in organisations. Based on detailed empirical work, it has the potential to encourage the development of new and more sophisticated vocabularies and inform the design of more congruent and humane systems.” Susan White, University of Sheffield "This insightful book shines new light on the too often undervalued role that pride and shame have in social work practice and represents a milestone in the efforts to create a more authentic and humane social work system." Alessandro Sicora, University of Trento "This eagerly awaited book more than delivers. It is a very thoughtful and sophisticated analysis of an area of great importance and should support much needed changes in children's social care." Brigid Featherstone, University of HuddersfieldTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Conceptualising pride, shame, guilt, humiliation and embarrassment; Chapter 3: Pride and shame in the creation of child and family social work; Chapter 4: Pride and shame in the creation of the ‘appropriate’ organisation; Chapter 5: Pride and shame in the creation of the ‘appropriate’ professional; Chapter 6: Theorising social workers’ experiences of self‑conscious emotions; Chapter 7: Forms of identification: a case example; Chapter 8: Forms of resistance: a case example; Chapter 9: Conclusions; Appendix 1: Theoretical foundations of the study; Appendix 2: Theoretical codes.

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Book SynopsisSocial work and social care managers often find themselves in management positions without having had any formal management training, yet skills and knowledge specific to social care settings are essential for effective practice.This book offers a researched and practical guide to the fundamental skills and knowledge that a manager needs, underpinned by the values and ethics that are inherent to social work and social care. Core skills covered include time management, recruitment, managing meetings, working in partnership with service users, negotiation and conflict management, and mentoring and coaching. A self-improvement feedback assessment is included, and the book features learning activities, practical tools, case examples, summaries and action checklists. This must-have handbook will help social work and social care managers and students to understand and accomplish the core skills needed for excellent management practice.Trade ReviewI found this book really valuable and expect to use it as a point of reference on a regular basis and would highly recommend its purchase to all social work and social care manager. -- RostrumI have always thought that the most important role, with most impact on practice and practitioners, is being a front-line manager. It is also a role which requires a difficult identity transition from being a peer within a team to having clear managerial and leadership responsibilities. This book reflects on and tackles this role change. Its focus, which is very practical but well-informed by models of management and research, is on the competencies and behaviours required by managers generally but with an immediate relevance for front-line managers. It provides many opportunities for reflection and for self-learning. I would have wanted to have had this book available as I became a front-line manager and as a social services director I would have wanted to ensure it was available to all my new managerial colleagues. -- Ray Jones, Professor of Social Work at Kingston University and St George's, University of LondonGood front line managers are key to effective outcomes for service users through their roles in supervising, supporting and inspiring social work and social care practitioners. This book provides a comprehensive toolkit to support managers in this critical role, using a range of activities and checklists, including the use of skills auditing frameworks, and discusses the benefits of proactively seeking continuous feedback from others. Learning to be a better manager and leader is an ongoing process and this book offers assistance and insight for all our individual journeys. -- Adi Cooper, Strategic Director of Adult Social Services and Housing, London Borough of SuttonAs a senior manager, I welcome this series of practical books specifically written about social work and social care management. They should be essential reading for all front line managers across any organisation or agency in social care. -- Adi Cooper, Strategic Director of Adult Social Services and Housing, London Borough of SuttonTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Series editor's foreword. 1. Becoming and being an effective manager: Essential skills and more. 2. Managing yourself and managing others: Never enough time in the day. 3. Skills for managing change: Everything's changed but what's different? 4. Recruiting and selection: Getting the right colleagues and striving towards happiness. 5. Managing meetings: Being a smooth operator. 6. Skills in collaboration and networking: Building up successful partnerships for service user involvement. 7. Skilful negotiation and conflict management: What about the tricky bits? 8. Effective mentoring and coaching: Skills in developing others. Appendices. References. Contributors' information.

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