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Book SynopsisCharmain Bynoe, a council housing officer for the London borough of Southwark, inspired the nation when she appeared on the TV series Council House Britain. Now, in The Estate, she shines a light on the challenges faced by so many of our citizens and provides heartwarming and inspirational stories of how they have been helped to help themselves. The role of our council housing officers is often overlooked and forgotten about. But their work is vital and, for some, the officers are their best hope for a better quality of life. Sometimes, Charmain works with those who are struggling to cope, finding it hard to keep a roof over their heads or to deal with day-to-day challenges. All they may need is some hope, and she is there to suggest a way forward. In Charmain's powerful new book, she looks back at some of the people she's worked with, from the old man who lives in squalor because he can no longer keep his flat tidy and needs support, to th

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Book SynopsisParents can play a strong role in helping their children overcome anxiety disorders--given the right tools. This innovative, research-based book shows clinicians how to teach parents cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to use with their 5- to 12-year-old. Session-by-session guidelines are provided for giving parents the skills to promote children's flexible thinking and independent problem solving, help them face specific fears, and tackle accompanying difficulties, such as sleep problems and school refusal. User-friendly features include illustrative case studies, sample scripts, advice on combining face-to-face sessions with telephone support, and pointers for overcoming roadblocks. Several parent handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"This book fills an important gap by helping therapists to empower parents with the skills and confidence to help their anxious child. Creswell and her coauthors give us a science-based, engaging, extremely practical book that is underpinned by years of experience. Detailed exercises and case examples ensure that any therapist will deliver consistent results. The strategies in this book will change the lives of children with anxiety disorders and their families."--Ronald M. Rapee, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and founding director, Center for Emotional Health, Macquarie University, Australia "Creswell et al. have harnessed their collective talent and considerable clinical experience in this eminently readable, highly useful guide. Unlike most treatments for anxious children--which are directed primarily, if not exclusively, to the children themselves--this approach is oriented toward the parents. By actively and collaboratively engaging the parents, the clinician can bypass many barriers to effective treatment with children. The approach is developmentally sensitive, contextually informed, evidence based, and low intensity (four of the eight sessions can be conducted by telephone). This is an impressive book with considerable potential."--Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD, ABPP, University Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech "Creswell and colleagues present an efficient and effective CBT-based program that enables parents to help their children overcome the distress and functional impairment associated with problematic anxiety. Clearly written and well organized, this book guides providers at all levels through each step of the treatment process, from the initial assessment through relapse prevention. It contains a multitude of useful charts, figures, and case examples."--John C. Piacentini, PhD, ABPP, Director, Childhood OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Program, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior "A succinct, incredibly practical, and well-written book. Therapists get knowledge and tools for working effectively with parents of children struggling with anxiety. I hope that many parents have the opportunity to experience this empowering approach."--Wendy K. Silverman, PhD, ABPP, Alfred A. Messer Professor of Child Psychiatry and Director, Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program, Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine "When I teach Introduction to Child and Family Therapy, one of the first questions that comes up is how to work with parents. This book is the best resource for students seeking answers to this question. It is so clear, scientifically grounded, and clinically useful that I strongly recommend it as a supplemental text and a resource for clinicians at all levels. Teaching parents how to implement the skills that therapists have been studying for years will expand the reach of our efforts with anxious children, and, most probably, will improve our outcomes."--Eduardo L. Bunge, PhD, Clinical Psychology PhD Program, Palo Alto University "I can't wait to use this book in my practice with parents! The authors present a clear, step-by-step, evidence-based guide for therapists. With this book, practitioners can teach parents (who often believe erroneously that reassuring their anxious child will help) to foster their child’s independence, 'curiosity' about his or her worries, and testing of possible solutions. Parents will see their children gain perspective, mastery, and confidence as their fears decrease."--Cynthia G. Whitham, MSW, LCSW, private practice, Los Angeles, and Director, UCLA Parenting and Children's Friendship Program, University of California, Los Angeles -Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Conducting a Comprehensive Assessment and Establishing Treatment Goals 3. Psychoeducation and Individualizing the Treatment Model 4. Promoting Independence in Day-to-Day Life 5. Helping Parents to Promote Flexible Thinking and a “Have a Go” Attitude 6. Helping Parents to Support Their Child in Facing Fears 7. Helping Parents to Promote Independent Problem Solving 8. Keeping Things Going 9. Tackling Sleep Problems 10. Tackling School Refusal 11. Treating Child Anxiety within Challenging Contexts References Index

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Book SynopsisGrounded in decades of clinical experience, this empathic, practical book presents a research-informed framework for delivering parent guidance as a stand-alone intervention or adjunct to child therapy. Elisa Bronfman and Johanna D. Sagarin delineate flexible coaching strategies to enhance family relationships and parenting skills and find new solutions to struggles around discipline, homework, bedtime, meals, screen time, and other daily routines. The approach can be tailored for parents dealing with any child mental health concern or behavioral challenge. Assessment, treatment planning, clinical decision making, and progress monitoring are all discussed in step-by-step detail. Packed with illustrative case material, the book features 34 reproducible clinical tools that can be photocopied or downloaded.

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Book SynopsisThis very practical guide will teach students everything they need to know to successfully apply theory, methods and approaches in real-life practice. It will assist in developing and hone their skills to make the best start in their practice placement and beyond as a newly qualified practitioner. To get the most out of this book, visit the companion website at https://www.study.sagepub.com/rogers2e to find journal articles, templates, ‘how to’ guides and brand new videos with discussion questions, and a glossary. Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: Core Skills 1. Person-Centred Communication 2. Active Listening Skills 3. Communicating with Children 4. Emotionally Intelligent Social Work 5. Developing Empathic Skills 6. Reflection and Reflexivity 7. Understanding Values, Ethics and Human Rights 8. Valuing Difference and Diversity 9. Resilience and Self Care 10. Time Management Part II: Skills for Assessment and Interventions 11. Assessment Skills 12. Interviewing Skills 13. A Positive Approach to Safeguarding: Risk in Humane Social Work 14. Working with Service Users and Carers 15. Building Resilience in Service Users 16. Conflict Management and Resolution 17. Research-Informed Practice 18. Writing Skills for Practice 19. Inter-Professional Practice and Working Together 20. Maximising Supervision 21. Review and Evaluation 22. Court Skills - Dawn Whitaker Part III: Key Social Work Theories and Methods 23. Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused Approaches 24. Systems Theory and an Ecological Approach 25. Narrative Social Work 26. Task-Centred Social Work Practice 27. Person-Centred Social Work 28. Group work - Michaela Rogers 29. Attachment Theory: Examining Maternal Sensitivity Scales 30. Grief and Loss 31. Crisis Intervention 32. The Social Models of Disability and Distress 33. Social Work Activism Conclusion

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Book SynopsisWith 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health problem in any given year, mental health is a more important part of social work training than ever before, and all successful social workers need to understand the core values, skills and knowledge that underpin excellent practice in a modern mental health system. Written as an accessible introduction to the complex issues around mental health, this book has become a classic in its field. Law and policy are clearly outlined while the authors give space to important ethical considerations when working with the most vulnerable in society. There are clear links between policy, legislation and real life practice as well as a wealth of learning features.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Values and Ethical Mental Health Social Work Chapter 2: Social Work Practice and Mental Health Chapter 3: The Policy and Legal Context for Practice: Part 1: History and the Mental Health Legislation Chapter 4: The Policy and Legal Context for Practice: Part 2: Mental Health Tribunals: Mental Capacity Chapter 5: Working with Vulnerable People: Mental Health in Children, Adolescents and Young People Chapter 6: Working with Vulnerable People: Adults Who Are Short-Term Service Users Chapter 7: Working with Vulnerable People: Adults Who Are Long-Term Service Users Chapter 8: Working across Organisational and Professional Boundaries

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Book SynopsisHow is the pre-Stonewall generation aging? What can the Stonewall generation expect?Combining personal experience and original research, this fascinating collection explores the practical and psychological issues of aging for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Midlife and Aging in Gay America provides highlights from the SAGE 2000 National Conference on the personal, psychological, and economic issues related to growing older as a member of a sexual minority. Midlife and Aging in Gay America delivers reports from a national conference on urgent issues, including: health care concerns retirement plans intergenerational romances lifestyle issues caregiving grief and loss Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Keynote Speeches A Call to Action Is Having the Luck of Growing Old in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Good or Bad Luck? Aging in the United States Today Being Transgender and Older: A First Person Account Research Being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and 60 or Older in North America Gay Men: Aging Well! What Are Older Gay Men Like? An Impossible Question? Special Topics Gods or Monsters: A Critique of Representation in Film and Literature of Relationships Between Older Gay Men and Younger Men Retirement Intentions of Same-Sex Couples Preliminary Study of Caregiving and Post-Caregiving Experiences of Older Gay Men and Lesbians Vision and Older Adults Responding to the Mental Health and Grief Concerns of Homeless HIV-Infected Gay Men Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisWritten for professionals spanning children's services, this must-read guide provides an authoritative overview of what shapes the psychological wellbeing of children and young people - from perinatal care and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) through to their socioeconomic circumstances, schools and the wider community. Contributors provide a concise overview of the evidence base, identifying current barriers to good mental health in policy and service provision, and highlighting examples of initiatives proven to be successful. Examples are drawn from from health, social care, youth justice and education settings with a focus on preventative and early intervention measures. This book is a rich resource for all professionals concerned with child wellbeing, including service providers, commissioners, professionals and students. It should serve as essential reading for students on mental health training courses.Trade ReviewA sea change is underway, and this exciting new book both rides that wave, and offers an exciting vision of how things may progress. It invites us, as a society, to consider what it would mean to have a model of child services designed to help children to grow up to have greater psychological wellbeing, rather than directing the majority of resources to trying to help after things have gone wrong. Using clear language, evidence from research and specific examples of best practice, this book is certain to become one of those volumes that defines an era, both capturing the zeitgeist and offering inspiring visions of what the future might look like. -- Dr Nick Midgley, Child Attachment and Psychological Therapies Research Unit (ChAPTRe), UCL and the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and FamiliesTimely and thought-provoking. Firmly situates an understanding of mental health in the broader social, economic and policy context, providing excellent case studies and examples of current good practice. Important reading for anyone with an interest in how to effectively support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. -- Dr Helen Drew, Research Fellow, School of Psychology, University of SussexThis is the best and most concise summary of the facts around children and young people's mental health. It is a plain-speaking, accessible account that presents findings with solutions objectively but leaves the reader wondering why have we waited so long to give pediatric mental health the priority it merits. It is an extraordinarily helpful monograph for professionals, service planners, policymakers and the public. -- Professor Peter Fonagy OBE FMedSci FBA FAcSS PhD DipPsy, Chief Executive, Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families and National Clinical Advisor on Children’s Mental Health, NHS EnglandTable of Contents1. Risk factors, protective factors and resilience: how we can nurture psychological wellbeing in children and young people - Julia Faulconbridge, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Nottingham, Katie Hunt, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Nottingham Amanda Laffan, Bath Specialist Paediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) Service, and Duncan Law, Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families, London, with Iyabo Fatimilehin, Just Psychology CIC, Manchester; 2. Working psychologically with infants, parents and families in the perinatal period - Ruth Butterworth, Cheshire and Mersey Specialist Perinatal Service, Manchester, Ruth O'Shaughnessy, Fresh CAMHS, Alder Hey Children's NHSFT, Liverpool, and Michael Galbraith, Liverpool Parent Infant Partnership; 3. Building sustainable parent interventions in Early Years - Caroline White, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; 4. Enhancing effective psychological care for families in Primary Care and Community Child Health: Opportunities for integration - Jaime Craig, Family Psychology Services Ltd, Liverpool; 5. Promoting psychological health and early intervention in schools - Joe Hickey, Islington CAMHS, London, Anna Picciotto, Community CAMH, London, Waveney Patel, City and Hackney CAMHS, London and Katie Hunt; 6. Promoting the psychological health of children and young people in hospital and with long term physical health conditions: evidence, theory & practice of effective integrated care - Sara O'Curry and Sally Benson, Paediatric Psychology and Counselling Service, Cambridge; 7. Creating change that works for vulnerable families: effective psychological services for children, young people and families involved with youth justice and social care - Jenny Taylor and Lisa Shostak, Clinical Psychologist, London; 8. People in their whole context: promoting social justice and community psychology as a means to prevent psychological distress and improve wellbeing for children, young people and their families - Laura Casale, Natalie Seymour, Mark Chentite and Sally Zlotowitz, MAC-UK, London; 9. Visions for the future - Julia Faulconbridge, Katie Hunt, Amanda Laffan and Duncan Law

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Book SynopsisMass-migration, conflict and poverty are now persistent features of our globalised world. This reference book for social workers and service providers offers constructive ideas for practice within an inter-disciplinary framework. Each chapter speaks to a skill and knowledge area that is key to this work, bringing together myriad voices from across disciplines, interspersed with the vital perspectives of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants themselves. The book discusses the specific challenges faced when working in the community, and where people have suffered torture, in the context of social work practiced from an ethical value-base. Staying up to date with the latest developments in policy; and addressing key specific skills needed to work with people affected by borders, this book is a valuable resource for both practitioners and students.Trade ReviewThis book is captivating me. It says it is about social work with refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, but it is really about social work's heart and soul, about who we are, where we put ourselves, what we work for, who we identify with, it is about social justice. -- Gerry Nosowska, Chair of BASWThis is a book which is both thought provoking and useful. The chapters challenge us to think about the nature of UK policy towards refugees and migrants while providing practical material on a range of key topics. The voices of asylum seekers and refugees are given a prominent place. The structure of the book allows quick navigation to find the relevant section. A key resource for practitioners, policy makers and academics. -- Luke Geoghegan, Head of Policy and Research, British Association of Social Workers (BASW)Social Work with Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrants is published at a time when there is unprecedented hostility towards migrants in the UK. The book covers an excellent and thought- provoking range of issues. The first-person accounts throughout the book give insight into the lived experiences of people subject to immigration control. Migration issues thread through all areas of social work and the book should be required reading for practitioners and students alike. -- Lynda Shentall, Lecturer in Social Work, School of Health and Society, University of Salford ManchesterThis book will prove to be invaluable reading for Social workers and other professionals. It will enhance their understanding, knowledge and skills, around working with asylum seekers, refugees and migrant communities from different cultural backgrounds.It will challenge professionals' ideas on what they think good social work practice looks like, when working to affect change and better outcomes in people's lives, via a human rights approach. -- Millie Kerr, Children’s Services Manager, Specialist children’s Services, Barnardo’sTable of ContentsForeword: Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution? Debra HayesNarrative 1: Learning from Henrietta1 Social Work with Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Migrants: Theory and Skills for Practice.Lauren Wroe, Rachel Larkin and Reima Ana Maglajlic2 Social Work Without Borders: An interview with Lynn King, Founding Member of the UK Social Work Charity 'Social Workers Without Borders'.Lauren WroeNarrative 2: Learning from Mary3 Black Feminist Diaspora Spaces of Social Work Critical Reflexivity Suryia Nayak4 Migration and Austerity Lucy Mort Narrative 3: Learning from Sam5 Disability and Forced Migration Rebecca Yeo6 Learning from Immigration Controversies Natalia Farmer Narrative 4: Learning from Jan7 Working with Separated Children and Young People Seeking International Protection: What Social Workers Need to Know Jen Ang8 Asylum Seeking Children In and Leaving Care - Practice and Policy IssuesAnna Gupta9 Working with Survivors of TortureJude Boyles, Anna Turner and Katy PulmanNarrative 5: Learning from Stella10 Lessons from Community Work: Practices of Alliance with Asylum Seeking WomenHannah Berry11 Understanding Destitution and Finding Creative Solutions - How the Voluntary Sector and Social Care can Support Each Other?Rachael BeeNarrative 6: Learning from Andy12 Supporting Migrant and Asylum Seekers in, and Beyond, Immigration Detention in the UKJo VincentNarrative 7: Learning from Aida13 Age Assessments of Unaccompanied Minors - Observations from an Appropriate AdultElaine Ortiz14 From 'Translation Machine' to Trusted Colleague - Interpreters in Social Work Anne-Marie MorschNarrative 8: Learning from Lee15 ConclusionLauren Wroe, Rachel Larkin and Reima Ana Maglajlic

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Book SynopsisThis book tells stories of just how powerful social work can be. At its heart are stories drawn from frontline practice, ranging from first interviews through to complex decision-making. Along the way, we meet the social worker who assessed a cat (though for all the right reasons). We witness the cost of failing to protect the rights of adults, exemplified in the tragic death of Connor Sparrowhawk. We also see the transformations that can happen when social workers really get it right - as in the case of Peter, whose love of balloons led them to feature in his care plan. These stories from practice are combined with guidance and reflective exercises to offer valuable practice wisdom and learning for new and experienced social workers alike. By turns funny, wise and moving, this book articulates the personal and professional qualities needed to practise rights-based social work. It reveals the potential of the profession to make a difference to the lives of individuals and to communities.Trade ReviewLove, hope and the messy stuff, stories of social work with adults. The book gives examples of practice making links to social work approaches, legislation and case law, reflecting on the reality of adult social work based on the rights of the person. A valuable insight into practice for social workers and social work students. -- Karen Maude, Practice Educator of the Year 2018 the Social Worker of the Year AwardsI would have bought this book for the title alone but the content is dazzling. Written by social workers who clearly love their work, it is powerful, hopeful, funny, informed and based on years of experience and learning. Social care is in need of an injection of colour, love, fun, innovation and creativity. 'Social work, cats and rocket science' is a cracking start. -- Sara Ryan, Mum to Connor Sparrowhawk, Author of Justice for LBThis book shares stories that show how peoples' lives have been transformed through getting to know people. Whether you're a social work professional, support worker or gobby punk activists (like us) this book demonstrates the importance of upholding everyone's human rights. This collection of practical stories aren't just for social workers anyone working in social care will be able to draw and reflect on them to check we're doing everything we can to uphold the human rights of the people we work with. At our charity we view ourselves as gobby punk activists, and we have no social work background. To read our work has partly inspired this book is a thrill because it reminds us that we all have a part to play in upholding everyone's human rights. This book gives positive, practical stories of how relationship based social work can make a huge difference to individual's lives. It begs the question "if we don't have the time to make sure the people we support are happy in their life are we prepared to risk-assess their life full of misery?" -- Paul Richards, Director Stay Up LateWhether a politician, a policy maker, a practitioner or a member of the public, everyone should read this. A collection of essays which beautifully portrays the role of social work in society. Much misunderstood, social work walks the tightrope of rights & responsibilities, autonomy & protection, care & control. An illuminating and passionate account of social work in the 21st Century. -- Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker for England (Children & Families)Table of ContentsIntroduction - Welcome to the Messy Stuff; 1. Servants not Masters; 2. Mental Capacity, Mental Health and Least Restrictive Decision Making; 3. Wellbeing, Belonging and Citizenship; 4. Love, Hope and Relationships; 5. Language, Case Note Recording and writing about People; 6. Safeguarding; 7. The Rise of the New Social Work Bohemians; Case Law; Glossary; Bibliography

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Book SynopsisBeing culturally competent in practice is an essential skill for any practitioner working with people. Award-winning social worker and diversity trainer Vivian Okeze-Tirado has developed an applied practice model to help you to increase your understanding of diversity and improve your cultural competency:D - Decide to be a Culturally Sensitive PractitionerI - Invite people to talk about their cultures, values, beliefs, and experiencesV- Value their history, individuality(,) and differencesE- Explore the client's realities, show curiosityR- Reflect upon information and knowledge receivedS- Scrutinise yourselfI -Identify strategies to aid your workT- Train yourself to treat people, children, and families individuallyY- Yield to culturally sensitive practiceEncouraging you to do more than just talk about racism, this simple practice tool provides easily achievable steps and practical guidance to empower you and your colleagues tackle racism and discrimination in practice.Trade ReviewPositive, instructive, energetic and easy-to-read. It's a good tool for training and individual reflection which should be extended to all people-facing professions. * Seen and Heard Social Work Journal *

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Book SynopsisWhat is emotional neglect? How does it affect children and the adults they become? What can we do to help?In The Simple Guide to Emotional Neglect, Betsy de Thierry provides clarity and guidance on the complex subject of emotional neglect, including how it impacts emotional connection and behaviour in the children who experience it.Betsy de Thierry has spent years working with children and adults impacted by emotional neglect from all walks of life, and combines her experience with the latest research evidence to provide you with a concise overview of what emotional neglect looks like, and the issues it can create, including its impact on the developing brain, the development of trauma-based behaviours and challenges to forming emotional connections.The practical advice in this book guides parents, carers, and professionals involved in child welfare on how to provide informed and empathic support.Trade ReviewNever more urgently needed, Betsy confronts this invisible but insidious issue. Offering hope and recovery, this essential read addresses, compassionately and practically, the profound need in every human heart to be seen and known. -- Nicki Rosser, Clinical Lead TRC BathBetsy's warm, wise book comes from deep knowledge of what really matters for children. Emotional neglect can be scary territory for parents and practitioners to explore and this book will support courageous conversations without shame, helping children to be seen, heard and loved. i recommend this book to everyone involved in supporting families to recover strong loving relationships. -- Mary Glasgow CEO, Children 1stHighly recommend to any adoptive parents, foster carers, guardians, teachers and any adult with children in their care. Reading this book was like a big hug, I didn't feel so alone anymore, I could relate and so much of it made sense to me. It gave me a greater understanding, knowledge and reminder of what is really going on for my children along with encouraging tools on how to move forward and make such positive change, which is possible. With life overwhelming anyway, I really love the fact this book really is a 'simple' read and easy to absorb. Betsy breaks it all down perfectly into various chapters which makes it easy to jump back into at point to refer, remind and refresh myself to be the best we can be for our children. -- Clare Davies, adoptive parent of young siblings

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Book SynopsisA practical tool for the assessment of children and their families, this guide enables professionals to make informed decisions about child protection issues. Firmly rooted in current practice, it draws on the expertise of a practising consultant and experienced qualified social worker Jeff Fowler, whose work has already formed the basis of guidance reports for child protection agencies and court proceedings.Providing detailed checklists for collecting and interpreting information vital to a best practice assessment, it also includes practical sections that focus on assessing attachment issues, childhood experiences, alcohol and drug abuse, and parenting skills and abilities. It presents a central case study leading to an assessment report which can be used for case conferences, as a core assessment in care proceedings, or for statements in public and private law matters.This is a helpful tool for anyone undertaking assessments but also for others who may be involved in aspects of child protection work such as social workers, health professionals, teachers, and legal and criminal justice professionals.Trade ReviewA clearly written and informative text. -- Journal of Social WorkThis excellent book provides experienced practitioners or those working with close supervision from both health and social services with additional strategies to assess parents of children in need... The tool is designed to be used alongside the Framework for the Assessment of Children in need and their Families and is both child centred and family focused. This book would be equally useful to health visitors, school health nurses and social workers involved in the detailed assessment of family functioning. The checklists are not tick box tools but rather aide memoirs to lead discussion with parents to identify their strengths and weaknesses and to assess risk. It is to be recommended for staff who wish to enhance their level of practice. -- Community PractitionerBecause of the time restrictions that are vital in child protection, the book would be helpful for the assessment of parents. It is crisp and to the point and could usefully be discussed in training sessions or team meetings. Experienced workers may find this a useful addition to their toolbox. -- Community CareTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Starting Assessment: Beginning the Assessment; The Risk Indicator Checklist; The Core Assessment; The Assessment Plan; Introducing the Case Study; The Assessment Agreement; The Assessment Interviews; The First Assessment Session; Assessing the Parents. 2. Collecting Data for Assessment: The Family Structure; Chronology; Experiences from Childhood; Education, Employment; Perception of Self, Ideal Self; Self-Esteem; Exploring if People are Organised or Disorganised, Rigid or Flexible; Exploring Dominant and Submissive Behaviour; Alcohol Abuse; Drug Abuse; Anger and Violence; Schedule 1 Offences; Criminal History; Health; Previous Relationships; Present Relationship; Parenting Skills and Abilities; Perception of Children; Perception of Being a Parent; Parenting and Stress; Parenting and the Needs of Children; The Child; Attachment; Home Environment; Finances; Child Protection Concerns; Evaluating the Information. 3. Assessment: The Case Study: The Case Study Assessment; Positive Outcomes from the Assessment; Conclusion. Appendices: Exercises. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn UK society, there are cultural norms and assumptions that affect many marginalised groups and this book aims to address and challenge these through the lens of the people who have lived these experiences. Social Exclusion in the UK presents a range of lived experiences alongside a critical commentary on the impact of social stigma, exclusion and marginalisation on people's lives. This book's chapters are co-authored by people with lived experience and academics and are all underpinned by the Transformative Learning Theory developed by scholar Mezirow. The marginalised experiences discussed in this book include different types of substance users, care leavers, asylum seekers, offenders, HIV positive, those living in poverty or those who identify as transgender. What makes this book unique is that it gives a voice to those who have been the most affected by inequality - whether it's economic or social and health inequalities. Those affected are the least likely to be involved in shaping and informing responses to it and this lack of involvement risks the further exclusion of those who are already marginalised. A few of the ways this book aims to challenge this include: legitimising and prioritising lived experience expertise; fostering critical reflection of our own beliefs and assumptions and drawing on lived experience expertise to inform responses and solutions. Trade Review"At a time of rising poverty, inequality and social injustice, this book nails what needs to be done by listening to the people at the sharp end – in all their diversity. First hand voices supported to speak out highlight the extent of what’s wrong – from prison to child protection, and a vision of what’s needed for us all – from Gypsies to trans people. Read it now!" -- Peter Beresford OBE * Visiting Professor University of East Anglia and Co-Chair of Shaping Our Lives *Table of ContentsIntroduction Understanding social exclusion Understanding social stigma Being a care leaver Being HIV positive Being a Heroin and Crack Cocaine user Being Transgender Being in prison being a teenage parent Being Romany Gypsy Being an asylum seeker Being a parent in the child protection system Using your voice and platform to make a difference Conclusion

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Book SynopsisYou write something so that it can be read, not in order that it can be written – write reports that achieve and illuminate! The third edition of the best-selling Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work guides you through the principles of good writing and methodically shows you: how to analyse how to structure the process of writing an assessment (researching, chronologising, informed data-gathering, putting it all together), how to get this done under time constraints. how to break down the practical and psychological barriers to good practice and how to turn good analysis into useful recommendations. This new edition features brand new content, on subjects such as decision-making and cognitive fallacies in assessment, how to conduct analysis on domestic violence and systematic thinking and reflexivity in assessment. There are also updates on MCA assessments, new legislation and documents. Written in an accessible way and packed with examples and case studies, this book is both practically-minded and constantly returning to first principles: reminding you what it is you are trying to achieve and teaching you how to write reports that can be read by families and judges alike. You will learn how to write high quality, useful and timely assessments without becoming mechanistic or managerial. This book kills the myth of a trade-off between efficiency and quality of work. Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work is an essential companion whether you are a newly-qualified social worker, a student about to undertake your first placement or a seasoned professional looking to improve your skills. It is also suitable for all branches of social work.Trade ReviewVery impressed as for 130 pages it provides information on a wide range of document writing - chronologies, genograms, analysis and other aspects of report writing. The information is easy to read and the layout assists in showing why certain report writing styles are effective and not-effective. It is what I really needed as it had shown myself the impact of how I would provide analysis can be useful but could be improved and it has made me aware of why it is important to develop my skills in report writing. IT covers the areas of bias and the impact of language used in report writing which can have long term implications for a case one is dealing with. Very useful for social work students like myself as well as colleagues who need to work more effectively. I also like the fact that the book is light enough to carry in my bag so I can use it whenever I am on placement. Highly recommended and will make your life easier as it gives you the background to effective report writing. -- Verified Purchase"This book is about the art and science of report writing in social work and provides an ‘everything you need to know but were afraid to ask’ account of how to produce concise, analytic writing in social work. The author locates effective report writing in the wider context of ethically aware, critically reflective practice which prioritises accurate recording as a means of freeing up time for what matters most: direct work with people. The book is written in an exceptionally clear and engaging style which combines a sense of authority with professional humility. It is a must for any social work student, newly qualified social worker or practitioner wishing to hone and develop their writing skills." -- Joan Fletcher, Head of Social Work, Goldsmiths College....For those who are familiar with the first edition of the text, it is important to note that the author has written two completely new chapters for this second edition, which cover the topics of ‘why assessment is important’ and ‘what happens after assessment’ – in my opinion, these are welcome additions which significantly improve what was already an excellent book, and one which I thoroughly recommend to all social workers and those working in social care – be they still in training, newly qualified or with many years of experience – as well as practice teachers, field educators and trainers. -- Sue TaplinTable of ContentsIntroduction 1) Chronologies: The start and heart of a good assessment 2) Genograms and ecomaps:Knowing the networks 3) How to get it done: Planning your report in the real world 4) Writing 5) Analysis 6) What Next? 7) Summary Appendix 1: Writing for child care proceedings Appendix 2: Deprivation of Liberty assessments

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Book SynopsisThe Inner Life of the Person Dying recounts the experience of facing one's death solely from the dying person's perspective, showing that-along with suffering, loss, anger, sadness, and fear-we can also feel courage, love, hope, transcendence, transformation, and even happiness as we die.Trade ReviewThe Inner Life of the Dying Person should be required reading for all those who work with or teach about the dying process. Kellehear sensitively and insightfully explores the multiplicity of reactions and emotions that individuals may experience at life's end. This book breaks new ground and is a major contribution to the field. -- Ken Doka, The Hospice Foundation of America This book provides us with a fascinating interdisciplinary insight into the way in which dying is experienced. Rather than focusing on institutional dying, Kellehear draws from the personal accounts of people who are dying from illnesses such ascancer and dementia, as well those facing execution in prison contemplating suicide, or suffering from the aftereffects of an accident. His project also takes him into the world of literature, poetry, autobiography, and internet blogs, where he sympathetically reviews people's experiences of suffering, fear, courage, sadness, anger, hope, love, reminiscence, aloneness, and transformation. This is an exceptional text that sensitively draws the reader into the inner lives of dying people. It is not only groundbreaking but heartfelt and, perhaps strange to say, incredibly uplifting. I would like to have this book beside me as I near my own end of life. -- Glennys Howarth, Plymouth University This book presents a viewpoint that has been largely unexplored. In felicitous prose, Allan Kellehear shows us that the experience of dying, viewed holistically, is life-embracing and life-affirming-a life-building, even transformative, process. Anyone who is concerned with care of the dying will benefit from becoming acquainted with The Inner Life of the Dying Person. -- Lynne Ann DeSpelder and Albert Lee Strickland, authors of The Last Dance: Encountering Death and Dying This book gives an excellent overview to healthcare providers who are preparing to work with terminal illness in hospitals and other palliative care settings. It is also a fascinating read for general audiences. Since all of us are going to die, knowing what we might face and how other people find meaning and maintain morale through the experience can give us a glimpse into what might lie ahead. I highly recommend this book. -- J. William Worden, Harvard Medical School The Inner Life of the Person Dying offers general readers a sketch of something less than they feared and something more complex, surprising, and wondrous than they might have first imagined, introducing readers to the most common personal elements of the journey of dying. Sir Read a Lot I can recommend this book to anyone who works in palliative care. It is well written and the discussion is well presented. IAHPC Kellehear...provides much needed insight into the world of the dying from their perspective instead of reports by healthcare professionals and other clinical observers... this book has brought us a major step forward in understanding the life of the dying person. PsycCRITIQUES This fresh look at the lived experience of dying will most definitely cause readers to challenge their preconceptions of the death journey. CHOICE I hope this innovative, thought-provoking, and at times brilliant work of public sociology will be read not only be end-of-life care professionals..., but by anyone curious about what their own end, and the ends of those they love, might be like. Sociology of Health and Illness An excellent index of sources and explanation of diverse ideas and death perspectives. Somatic Psycotherapy Today I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in humanity as well as those with a particular interest in all things end of life. Mortality JournalTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. In the Beginning ... 2. Suffering-Enduring the New Reality 3. Fear-a Threat Observed 4. Courage-Facing the Overwhelming 5. Resistance-Facing the Choices 6. Sadness and Anger-Facing Loss 7. Hope and Love-Connection 8. Waiting-In-between-ness 9. Review and Reminiscence-Remembering 10. Aloneness-Disconnection 11. Transformation-Change, Change, Change 12. Some Final Reflections Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA masterful synthesis of relational and attachment theory, neurobiology, and contemporary psychoanalysis, Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame has been internationally recognized as an essential text on shame. Integrating new theory about trauma, shame resilience, and self-compassion, this second edition further clarifies the relational, right-brain essence of being in and with the suffering of shame. New chapters carry theory further into praxis. In the time of a national Truth and Reconciliation Commission and a global Black Lives Matter movement, Societies of Chronic Shame invites therapists to deepen their awareness of collective societal trauma and of their own place within dissociated societal shame. Three Faces of Shame organizes the clinical wisdom of the book into clear guidelines for differential diagnosis and treatment. Lucid and compassionate, this book engages with the most profound challenges of clinical practice and touches into the depths of being human.Trade Review"This is a deep and nuanced understanding of dissociated shame as it manifests clinically and in life as lived. It is supported by an equally deep and nuanced understanding of the underlying neurobiology and of the surrounding personality. This updated edition includes a chapter on the shaming of stigmatized communities; a welcome addition to this modern classic. Essential reading for anyone treating any kind of relational trauma." Daniel Hill, PhD, author of Affect Regulation Theory: A Clinical Model"In this outstanding new edition of Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame, Patricia DeYoung offers a comprehensive clinical study of shame, dissociation, and complex relational trauma. Connecting shame to traumatic failures of empathy, she offers cogent descriptions of several types of shame, from ethical shame to annihilating, stigmatizing, and chronic shame. In addition, DeYoung boldly tackles the disavowed shame of systemic racism that perpetuates violence against marginalized members of society. Impressive in its scope, this is a must read for all practitioners who are working to heal shame patterns that have penetrated both family and societal institutions for generations." Patricia Gianotti, PsyD, academic director of the Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy at Loyola University Chicago and coauthor of Listening with Purpose and Uncovering the Resilient Core"The second edition of this most humane, sensitive, and very useful book on shame has added important perspectives—two full, rich chapters—on stigmatizing shame. This is Dr. DeYoung’s first look at the ravages of racism. I hope it is not her last, for she has contributions to make from which all of us can benefit."Lynne Jacobs, PhD, cofounder of the Pacific Gestalt Institute and training analyst at the Institute of Contemporary PsychoanalysisTable of ContentsPart One: Understanding Chronic Shame. 1. Ubiquitous and Elusive: The Problem of Chronic Shame 2. Shame Is Relational 3. Shame and the Relational Right Brain 4. Relational and Right-Brain Narratives of Shame 5. Assessing for Shame 6. Societies of Chronic Shame Part Two: Treating Chronic Shame 7. Prerequisites for Working with Shame 8. Fostering Right-Brain Connection 9. Narrative as Right-Brain Integration 10. Giving Shame Light and Air 11. The Challenge of Dissociated Shame 12. The Three Faces of Shame: Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment 13. Lifetime Shame Resilience

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Book SynopsisThis compelling book provides psychotherapists with evidence-based strategies for harnessing the power of language to free clients from life-constricting patterns and promote psychological flourishing. Grounded in relational frame theory (RFT), the volume shares innovative ways to enhance assessment and intervention using specific kinds of clinical conversations. Techniques are demonstrated for activating and shaping behavior change, building a flexible sense of self, fostering meaning and motivation, creating powerful experiential metaphors, and strengthening the therapeutic relationship. User-friendly features include more than 80 clinical vignettes with commentary by the authors, plus a Quick Guide to Using RFT in Psychotherapy filled with sample phrases and questions to ask. See also two works by Paul L. Wachtel--Therapeutic Communication, Second Edition, which provides another vital perspective on language in psychotherapy, and Making Room for the DisavTrade Review"Beautifully written, this book imparts a deep understanding of language's relationship to psychopathology and its effective use in psychotherapy. The theoretical presentation is exceptionally rich and the many examples of clinical application are particularly informative. Chapters address the fundamental tasks of therapy, from conducting functional assessments to building the client's sense of self, fostering meaning and motivation, and enriching the therapeutic relationship. A 'must read' for psychotherapists and students."--Michelle G. Craske, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles "A fascinating, very accessible account of RFT and its application to psychotherapy practice. The book offers a gorgeous balance of conceptual thinking and practical applications. It is a mind-expanding resource for psychotherapists of all orientations and levels of experience."--Jacqueline B. Persons, PhD, Director, Oakland Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center "Inspiring. Important. This book challenges every psychotherapist to pause and look again at the most basic tool of our trade--language--and the enterprise of meaning making. Its broad scope offers the promise of connection across models and perspectives as well as better ways to lead our clients into transforming moments in therapy."--Susan M. Johnson, EdD, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada "In this remarkable book, Villatte, Villatte, and Hayes bring to life the ways in which language and the use of symbols structure our experience. They explore how language shapes the therapeutic relationship and process, as well as clients' suffering, and how it can be a vehicle for igniting change. A cornerstone of this approach is RFT, beautifully articulated and described here. Clever, illuminating vignettes are sprinkled throughout. This book is a treasure trove of clinical wisdom with regard to the role of questioning, dialoguing, reflecting, and challenging in the therapy context. It is a gift to all psychotherapists."--Paul Gilbert, PhD, FBPsS, OBE, Centre for Compassion Research and Training, University of Derby, United Kingdom -A work of breathtaking scope and ambition….It is well written, the language used flows well, and the therapy dialogues are convincing, authentic, and warm--and resonate with my experience of therapy….At every turn I found myself immersed in the topic, trying to unpick many of the clinical interventions and training practices that I have come to know through tested experience and to rebuild them from a bottom-up understanding of why they are effective in influencing the listener….Some highlights of the book are its richness, depth, complexity, and inclusivity….Mastering the Clinical Conversation represents both a waypoint on a scientific and clinical journey and a compass heading for future progress.--PsycCRITIQUES, 9/26/2016Table of Contents1. The Power of Language 2. Language and Psychopathology 3. Symbolic Tools of Change 4. Psychological Assessment 5. Activating and Shaping Behavior Change 6. Building a Flexible Sense of Self 7. Fostering Meaning and Motivation 8. Building and Delivering Experiential Metaphors 9. Training Experiential Skills through Formal Practice 10. Empowering the Therapeutic Relationship Epilogue Quick Guide to Using RFT in Psychotherapy Practical Definitions of Terms Used in This Book References Index

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Book SynopsisBecoming a Counsellor is a one-stop reference book for all new counselling trainees. Whether starting out on an introductory course or tackling a postgraduate diploma, this book will make the journey to professional qualification that little bit easier. It addresses the complexities and challenges of counselling training by confronting and unpicking the many potentially daunting issues and questions faced by students throughout their training. The book covers a comprehensive range of topics, including - choosing a course and theoretical orientation - clarifying roles - who′s who on the course? - explaining common pedagogical activities and expectations, including the personal development journal - assessment, supervision and support - ethical and legal issues. While earlier chapters introduce methods of learning and developing for those new to the field, later sections addressing research, supervision and placements will be of interest to students who are studying at a higher level. This engaging, straightforward introduction to counselling will be an essential companion for students new to counselling throughout their training, whether on basic introductory or postgraduate diploma courses. Trade Review′I wish I had read this book during my training! It answers so many of the questions I had wanted to ask, but didn′t because I feared I should have known the answers. Amis writes skilfully using her own experience as a trainer, counsellor and supervisor, and does so with warmth, compassion and knowledge. I strongly recommend this book for anyone in training, or contemplating it.′Dr Andrew ReevesCounsellor, Supervisor, Trainer and Editor of Counselling and Psychotherapy Research journal Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Counselling Training Starting out Theoretical Orientation Who Needs Counselling? Counselling Contexts Who′s Who on the Course Personal Development Personal Journal Co-Counselling Working on Counselling Skills Academic Assignments Ethical and Legal Issues Relational Issues Supervision and Support The Residential Experience Research Placement Certification, Registration and Accreditation Professional Considerations The End of the Course

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens, this book provides EVEN MORE imaginative and fun activity ideas, lessons, and projects for use with difficult and challenging children and teens aged 5+.From ice breakers and group starters to bibliotherapy and monthly character education activities, there are over 90 ideas designed to unleash the creativity of children and teens, and teach social skills, strategies to control anger and anxiety, conflict resolution, positive thinking skills, and more. They make use of art, scientific experiments, expressive arts and books, and many come with photocopiable handouts. The activities can be used in a variety of settings, and they are adaptable for use with both individuals and groups.This is a practical resource bursting with ideas, and it will be invaluable for anyone working with children and teens, including school counselors, teachers, social workers, youth workers, arts therapists, and psychologists.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Ice Breakers/Group Starters. Status Update. Like, Dislike, Share. Picture Perfect. Visual Group Contract. Introducing Me & You. Hashtag Happenings. Selfie. Give Me Five. Beginnings Bowl. 2. Shape It Up Series. Thinking Outside the Box and Boxed In. Oval Office. We're All Stars. Me Made Out of Shapes. On My Heart Now. Going in Circles. Mandalas of Mindfulness. Diamond in the Rough. Completing the Circle. Love Triangle. Reaching for Our Stars. Star Dust. Back to Square 1. What Gets Me Bent Out of Shape?. Getting in Shape. 3. Visual and Expressive Arts Activities. A Day in My Shoes. A Letter about Me. We're All Pieces of the Puzzle. Tree of Life Timeline. Positive Word Art. These are a Few of My Favorite Things. Positive Thought Sunburst Art. Handprint Thank You Notes. Paint Chip Reminder Strips. Positive Thought Bucket. Musical Chairs Art. Helping. Hands Mitten Friend. Inside My Head Silhouette. Weather Emotion Paper Plate. High Fives for My Friends. Meaningful Monogram. Positive Pom Pom Letters. Thumbprint Tree. Kindness Chain. Worry Worms. Positive Thoughts Flower. Shiny, Happy People. Bad Hair Day. True Emotions Come Through. We All Blend Together Color Wheel. Butterflies in My Stomach. Connecting the Dots. Reminder Rings. Race Car Art. 4. Month by Month Character Education Activities. January. Putting My Best Foot Forward in the New Year (New Year's Day). We all have a Hand in Making the World a Better Place Handprint Wreath. February. String of Hearts. Pieces of My Heart Mosaic. March. Rainbow of Different Colors. Pot of Gold Goals Collage. April. Growing Seeds of Health and Wellness. Relaxation Playdough Balloons. May. Mother's Day Flower. A Mother's Day Interview. June. Cooling Down My Anger Ice Cream Party. Positive Thinking Sunshine. July. I'm Feeling Crabby. Happy as a Clam. August. Keys to Success. Kicking Off the New School Year with Good Behavior. September. An Apple A Day. Nature Scavenger Hunt. October. What a Tangled Web We Weave. Melting Away Our Anger Mini Pumpkins. November. Letting Go of Negativity Leaf Art. Thankfulness Kits. December. We're Letting Our Lights Shine. Salt Dough Ornaments to Share. Overview of My Year. 5. Bibliotherapy Activities. Stand Tall, Molly Lou Mellon by Patty Lovell (author) and David Catrow (illustrator). The Little Engine That Could by Wally Piper. Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss. The Duckling Gets a Cookie?! By Mo Willems. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Mean Jean the Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill (Author) and Laura Huliska-Beith (Illustrator). 6. Hands-On Activities. Egging It On. Broken Beauty. Color Me _______. Stomp Rocket De-escalation. Rainbow Pots. Blowing Away Our Worries. Releasing Negativity. Covered in Slime. Erupting Anger. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisAdvanced Sandtray Therapy deepens mental health professionals' abilities to understand and apply sandtray therapy. Chapters show readers how to integrate clinical theory with sand work, resulting in more focused therapeutic work. Using practical basics as building blocks, the book takes a more detailed look at the ins and outs of work with attachment and trauma, showing therapists how to work through the sequence of treatment while also taking into account clients' trauma experiences and attachment issues. This text is a vital guide for any clinician interested in adding sandtray therapy to their existing work with clients as well as students in graduate programs for the mental health professions. Trade Review"From the opening poem, this book is an invitation into the mysteries of making healing worlds in the sand. Linda Homeyer and Marshall Lyles blend meticulous research about the efficacy and process of sandtray therapy with a poetic love affair with sand and miniatures, clients, and clinicians. Embracing therapists from many theoretical orientations who support a beautiful diversity of people, the authors provide solid ground for the advanced practice of this sacred healing art." —Bonnie Badenoch, PhD, LMFT, cofounder of Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind and author of The Heart of Trauma"This is a book that fills a huge gap regarding the deeper practice of sand therapy. Reading it I thought of three symbols: 1) A star for illumination of what is not visible; 2) an anchor, for grounding in theory and history; and 3) a compass, for a reliable guide to knowing where we are and finding our way when uncertain or lost. Linda Homeyer and Marshall Lyles are a great team and I applaud this wonderful contribution to our growth using this approach we love so dearly." —Eliana Gil, PhD, LMFT, RPT-S, ATR, founder of The Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education, LLC"Homeyer and Lyles talk about ‘digging deeper’ into the world of sandtray therapy and definitely deliver on that promise. In the sandtray therapy world, which is diverse in thought and application—and, sometimes not as theoretically and technically deep as need be—this is a refreshing addition. This book is a welcome companion to Homeyer and Sweeney’s text and deserves to be on the shelves of both practitioners and educators." —Daniel Sweeney, PhD, professor and director of the NW Center for Play Therapy Studies at George Fox University and coauthor of Sandtray Therapy: A Practical ManualTable of ContentsPart One: Digging Deeper into Sandtray Therapy Essentials 1. History in the Making: Past and Present 2. Validating the World 3. Deeper Exploration of Sand Tray Materials 4. Importance of Clinical Theory and Integrating Developmental Theories 5. Person-of-the-Therapist and Use of the Protocol Part Two: Digging Deeper into Clinical Application 6. Neurodiversity in the Sand Tray 7. Attachment in the Sand Tray 8. Trauma in the Sand Tray 9. Resilience in the Sand Tray. Closing Moments. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisIn a world in which social divisions are widening not lessening, it is essential for community development, or any other practice committed to social justice and sustainability, to understand how power works at every level, from grassroots projects to movements for change. This exciting and practical book is filled to the brim with useful ideas for busy practitioners. Building on the work of Paulo Freire, theories are presented in interesting and straightforward ways to provide an everyday reference for practice. Contained in these pages is all you need to give your practice a critical edge!Trade Review"Ledwith has again produced a powerful text for community development practitioners. This time she successfully links the activity with the crises of social injustice and ecological unsustainability in a highly recommendable and significant book." Professor Keith Popple, Visiting Professor at London South Bank University, Bournemouth University and Newman University, Birmingham."At a time when the challenges posed by a neoliberal world, a shrinking state and an increasingly polarized society have never been greater, this book gives both the conceptual and practical tools which are so needed by practitioners who are working for a more just world." Dave Beck, The University of GlasgowTable of ContentsIntroduction; Principles of community development; Paulo Freire’s critical pedagogy; Kickstarting Freire in everyday practice; Power: disempowerment and empowerment; Paulo Freire and anti-racist feminism; Poverty: ‘a crime against humanity’; Power and political times; Emancipatory action research as a critical living praxis; Staying critical: organising collectively.

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Book SynopsisAn essential toolkit that helps students, qualified nurses and other healthcare professionals to become confident reflective practitioners. Developing Reflective Practice is suitable for students and practitioners in a variety of fields, including nursing, psychology, social work, therapeutic child care, and education. The book offers a simple three-stage reflective cycle that will enable students and practitioners to incorporate reflective practice into their workplace and to help them feel confident and competent when confronted with complex and emotionally demanding situations in their practice. Introduces reflective practice and provides a range of reflective methods and techniques. Invites readers to acquire and develop skills by working through practical reflective activities. Illustrates concepts and techniques with extended worked examples. Encourages structured reflection with journal exercises. Provides practical advice on team working, case supervision and recognising and avoiding stress and burnout. Students and qualified practitioners will benefit from reading this book and working through the reflective exercises that accompany the text. From Reviews: "...In this book the clinical psychologist Natius Oelofsen describes the processes of learning and the three-step reflective cycle, explaining how keeping a reflective journal offers insights into self and behaviour, and using critical analysis to reflect on even ordinary, everyday incidents. He shows how the insights of understanding help our interactions with patients and colleagues. Reflection helps us work together, offer support and see where we are able to fit in as team members. The chapter 'All for one and one for all: building supportive teams' is particularly illuminating. There is so much in this book, including getting the most from supervision, ethical issues and dealing with work-based stress, as well as exercises, activities and case examples." Nursing Standard, Vol. 26, No. 48, August 2012 "Developing Reflective Practice is a thorough and concise book enabling students, qualified nurses and any other health professional to become confident reflective practitioners within their own field.... A well-written and educational tool particularly for a nursing student and even a social work student." Nursing Times, 11 October 2012Trade ReviewVery useful and interesting methods. ‘I bought this book due to being a Support Worker working with young adults with severe autism and as I am working my way towards a career in Psychology where you need to be able to reflect on your practice, so I thought if I start building the skills now, it will enable me to use them in the future. I really enjoyed this book, it has a lot of good examples of how to reflect on different situations and scenarios. I found it very useful and started writing a reflective learning/career journal as a result of reading this book. I think it is a really good read for anyone working in care or a medical profession as it really helps you to reflect on your working practices and experiences.’ Amazon reviewer‘This is a really valuable companion handbook whether you are a stressed manager who has drifted away from psychological mindedness, a line manager looking for inspiration to motivate staff during tough times, a ‘stuck’ social work practitioner, a student wrestling with daunting theoretical concepts, or a practice educator seeking to refresh their approach to developing reflection in others. It is an excellent introduction for staff who are starting out their exploration of reflective practice.’ Journal of Social Work‘Reflection is one of those things that many of us older health and social care practitioners are wont to claim we are already doing. But we all need to reflect, learn from past actions and develop our knowledge, skills and understanding in ways that can take us forward. In this book the clinical psychologist Natius Oelofsen describes the processes of learning and the three-step reflective cycle, explaining how keeping a reflective journal offers insights into self and behaviour, and using critical analysis to reflect on even ordinary, everyday incidents. He shows how the insights of understanding help our interactions with patients and colleagues. Reflection helps us to work together, offer support and see where we are able to fit in as team members. The chapter ‘All for one and one for all: building supportive teams’ is particularly illuminating. There is so much in this book, including getting the most from supervision, ethical issues and dealing with work-based stress, as well as exercises, activities and case examples.’ Nursing Standard‘Developing Reflective Practice is a thorough and concise book enabling students, qualified nurses and any other health professional to become confident reflective practitioners within their own field. I found this book to be an informative tool for students due to the layout, which includes reflective activities throughout each chapter. This enables the reader to challenge ideas and address them in practice scenarios. I felt overall this book was a well-written and educational tool particularly for a nursing student and even a social work student. As a student reflection is a key element within nursing studies, I feel this book would most certainly assist a nursing student within this key area.’ Nursing TimesThis book serves as a ‘how to’ guidance for those looking to better enable self-discovery and self-improvement. Oelofsen weaves together theoretical concepts, real-life anecdotes, and practical exercises, making the book accessible to individuals from various backgrounds. The central theme revolves around the significance of reflective practice as a tool for personal and professional growth. At the core of Oelofsen’s work lies the belief that introspection empowers individuals to become conscious of their actions, reactions, and decision-making processes. By reflecting on experiences and emotions, we gain deeper insights into our behaviour and motivations. This newfound awareness then paves the way for positive change and continuous improvement in our lives. The book demonstrates how reflective practice can elevate the quality of work and enrich our interactions with others. It does this through compelling case studies, Oelofsen illustrates the tangible benefits of incorporating reflection into our daily lives, so it is very useful on a practical level. One of the most compelling aspects of the book is Oelofsen’s candid approach to addressing challenges that arise during the reflective process. He acknowledges that introspection can be uncomfortable, leading us to confront our shortcomings and vulnerabilities. However, he also emphasises that true growth emerges from these moments of discomfort, as they signify our willingness to evolve and embrace positive change. “Developing Reflective Practice” offers readers a range of techniques and exercises to implement in their daily routines. From journaling to mindfulness practices, these tools help individuals build resilience and emotional intelligence, enhancing their capacity to navigate life’s challenges with grace and wisdom. The act of looking inward enables us to not only understand ourselves better but also to create a more compassionate and harmonious world around us. * Reflections of an Early Career Nurse blog *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Preface; Introduction Part 1: Introducing reflective practice 1. Reflecting on reflection: Theories and perspectives on Reflective Practice 2. How to reflect: The reflective practitioner’s toolkit Part 2: Reflecting on the work in frontline services 3. Working with people’s stories: The role of narrative in frontline practice 4. Shaping people’s lives part one: Attachment and family Influences 5. Shaping people’s lives part two: Cross-generational influences and migration Extended example 1: Narrative and forces shaping people’s lives 6. Inside and outside working relationships: Boundaries in frontline practice 7. Getting to the heart of the matter: Helping people change 8. Reflecting on what is really important: Ethics and values in frontline practice Extended example 2: Working with boundaries and change Part 3: Reflecting on emotion in frontline services 9. Absorbing distress: Emotional Containment in frontline practice 10. When strong feelings matter: Transference and countertransference in frontline practice Extended example 3: Working with containment and transference Part 4: Reflecting on staff support in frontline services 11. All for one and one for all: Building supportive teams 12. Making sense of tangles, twists, and turns: Effective case supervision in frontline practice 13. When the going gets tough: Stress and burnout in frontline services Extended example 4: Stress and team support Reflecting in practice: a final word References Index

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Book SynopsisOver recent decades, attachment theory has come to be seen as fundamental to understanding not only childhood development and how people survive and grow, but also the capacity of partners, parents and carers to offer safe and consistent care, particularly under difficult conditions. Attachment-based Practice with Children, Adolescents and Families integrates attachment theory with other key concepts to explore the ways in which we understand and respond to troubled young people. Drawing on psychiatry, psychotherapy, social work, clinical psychology, systemic therapy and multi-modal assessment and intervention, and combining theory, practical guidance and illustrated case studies, the authors present an attachment-based, integrative, biopsychosocial approach to working with individuals and families that is designed to promote improved outcomes for all involved.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Foreword by Professor Panos Vostanis PART ONE: Introducing attachment theory and the integrative approach Introduction and how to use this guide 1. Introducing attachment theory; 2. The three basic patterns; 3. The Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM) of Attachment and Adaptation; 4. The integrative, bio-psycho-social approach PART TWO: Principles, guidelines and tools for assessment, formulation, planning and treatment 5. Ten principles for attachment-based practice; 6. Essential planning and preparation; 7. The goal of treatment; 8. The LEARN model, and purposeful adaptation of treatment PART THREE: The case studies 1. Amelie and Charlie (1): Trying to love through depression and trauma; 2. Lucas (14): Changing sexual behaviour; 3. Jacob (8): Adoption breakdown; 4. Azim (14): Seeking safety in a new country; 5. Suchita (22): In search of independence; 6. Rob (20): Strong feelings in autism; 7. Jessica (14): On the edge and in need of guardian; 8. Gretchen (7): In search of safety, family and belonging; 9. Asha (16): Complex trauma and unresolved grief; 10. Marie and Evelyn (2): A mother and daughter trying to connect; 11. Beth (15): Struggling to understand sexual feelings; 12. Calum (20): Leaving care, entering adulthood and becoming a new parent.

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Book SynopsisThe Third Edition of Alan M. Schwitzer, Amber L. Pope, and Lawrence C. Rubin's Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Skills: A Popular Culture Casebook Approach thoroughly covers essential clinical thinking skills in professional counseling through classic and contemporary popular culture case examples. Fully revised for use with the DSM-5-TR, the text begins with discussion of diagnosis, case conceptualization, and current treatment planning practices, covering the interplay of individual clinical tools and their application in contemporary practice. Twenty DSM-5-TR updated case illustrations follow, representing a diverse range of individual differences and intersecting identities. Students will engage with each case illustration in a start-to-finish application of clinical tools.

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Book SynopsisGrounded in a deep understanding of what makes intimate relationships succeed, this book provides concrete guidelines for addressing the complexities of real-world clinical practice with couples. Leading couple therapist Ellen Wachtel describes the principles of therapeutic interventions that motivate couples to alter entrenched patterns, build on strengths, and navigate the âœlegacyâ issues that each person brings to the relationship. She illuminates the often unrecognized choices that therapists face throughout the session and deftly explicates their implications. The epilogue by Paul Wachtel situates the author's pragmatic approach in the broader context of contemporary psychotherapy theory and research.Trade Review"This is the best book I know on the day-to-day practice of couple therapy. With a rare combination of clarity and depth, Wachtel illuminates how the most difficult topics can be addressed in a way that leaves couples feeling both reassured and motivated to grow. This book is a treasure."--Harriet Lerner, PhD, author of The Dance of Anger and Why Won't You Apologize? "The author describes the moment-to-moment decisions a therapist is called upon to make from the first moment of the first session. I know of no better first book for beginning students wanting to know how to do couple therapy and for experienced therapists seeking new ideas. Opening this book, you feel the presence of a master therapist who has drawn from the wisdom of the field and passed it through the filter of her decades of experience, finely tuned intelligence, and deep humanity. I kept thinking, 'Yes, that’s exactly what happens in a session--and, hey, Ellen Wachtel has come up with a great way to deal with it.'"--Daniel B. Wile, PhD, private practice, Oakland, California "All couple therapists will benefit immensely from diving into this engaging, highly readable book. With honesty and depth, Wachtel offers thoughtful insights and suggestions to help therapists navigate everyday dilemmas. She guides the reader through such essentials as approaching the first meeting, transitioning to the second session, conducting a genogram, and working through core underlying relational issues. Reading this book encouraged me to deeply reflect on my own practice. It is one of those books that I will keep on my shelf for reference when I next get stuck or hit an impasse with clients."--Rhonda Goldman, PhD, affiliate therapist, The Family Institute at Northwestern University "An invaluable comprehensive guide to doing couple work, from a talented, seasoned therapist. Wachtel doesn't miss any of the conundrums of couple therapy. She eschews pathologizing, instead fostering possibilities. This book is a 'must' for all couple therapists. Reading it is like having an excellent supervisor by your side."--Marcia Sheinberg, LCSW, Director of Training and Clinical Services, Ackerman Institute for the Family "A marvelous book, filled with clinical wisdom. Wachtel shares with the reader her integrative approach that illuminates the essence of couple therapy. She offers couple therapists and students practical insights and direction about the critical choice points involved in this form of therapy. Rich with instructive clinical vignettes, this book should be on the required reading list for every couple therapy course, and part of every couple therapist’s library."--Jay L. Lebow, PhD, ABPP, LMFT, Senior Scholar and Clinical Professor, The Family Institute at Northwestern University "The work described in this book is largely rooted in the same set of underlying principles that provide the foundation for good therapeutic work of all sorts. And as Ellen demonstrates so amply, these principles can be taught….Good couple therapy is not achieved by following the right manual but by establishing the right relationship and by proceeding in a way that builds upon the basic processes of change that have been shown in countless studies...to be the foundations of change in the way people act, feel, and perceive themselves and others. By building skillfully upon those processes and principles, the therapist...can enhance her effectiveness as a clinician."--from the Epilogue by Paul L. Wachtel, PhD -This is one of the most realistic books on couple therapy I have seen in my 40 years as a couple therapist and couple therapy trainer. It describes the course of couple therapy from the start to the end….From the start on it is very clear that the author is an experienced practitioner in the field. I particularly appreciated the many literal citations of what the therapist really says. This is very exceptional in the more than 50 books on couple therapy I have reviewed. Also, the inner conversation of the therapist is very concretely illustrated….I truly recommend this book to practicing couple therapists, old and young, and also to everyone who wants to know what couple therapists are doing….This is an original and rich couple therapy manual!--Marriage, Families, and Spirituality, 8/1/2019ƒƒThe work reads very much like a novel, with case studies and empathetic statements by the author….The writing style is both concrete and immediate, and readers are left with the impression of sitting in Wachtel's therapy room and witnessing an exciting display of therapeutic aptitude….The references and the index add value to this volume. It is highly recommended for professionals and students in all fields of therapy, counseling, and education. Highly recommended. All readers.--Choice Reviews, 6/1/2017ƒƒThis is an excellent guide to the nuts and bolts of couple therapy. It also explores issues related to the quality of the therapeutic relationship and its specifics when working with couples or knowing when it is ethical to stop therapy. The author uses vignettes to illustrate her points, which provides a sense of realism and practicality. This book enables readers to experience the wisdom the author has accumulated through years of working with couples. It is useful to both novice and more expert therapists who may get stuck on specific issues. It also extends beyond therapy with couples as some of the principles the author discusses are applicable in working with individuals and families as well.--Doody's Review Service, 5/12/2017Table of Contents1. Introduction: Dilemmas and Choices in Couple Therapy 2. What Is a Good Relationship? 3. Principles and Methods 4. The First Session 5. The Individual in the System: A Critical Pathway to Change 6. Common Underlying Relationship Issues and How to Address Them 7. From the First to the Second Session: Clinical Illustrations 8. The Genogram: A Window into the Psyche 9. "The Things They Carry": Working with Legacy Issues 10. Deepening Connections 11. Troubleshooting Common Challenges Epilogue. Principles of Change in Individual and Couple Therapy, Paul L. Wachtel References Index

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Book SynopsisPeople with serious mental illness (e.g., SMI; schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) die at a much younger age than people in the general population largely due to preventable medical conditions, like cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Because of our collective failure to act, this mortality gap has persisted for decades and continues to worsen despite advances in the access and quality of medical care for the general population. This book looks at decades of research on people with severe mental illness (SMI) and asks two questions: Why do people with SMI die at an earlier age than those in the general population without these disorders? And, what can be done to address these deadly health inequities? Readers will come away with a better understanding of the factors that shape the physical health of people with SMI and an awareness of the interventions, programs, and policies aimed at improving the health of this underserved population. The book goes beyond the data and the numbTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Personal Note Chapter One: "I'm sick from head to toe" Chapter 2: Cycles of Unhealthy Behaviors in Unhealthy Environments Chapter 3: "It Cures You in One Way and It Damages You in Another" Chapter 4: "They Do Not Get The Care That They Need" Chapter 5: Engaging in Healthy Lifestyles Chapter 6: From Fragmentation to Integrated Care Chapter 7: Smoking: The Elephant in the Room Chapter 8: Flattening the Mortality Curve: A Call to Action References Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword - Dr. Pamela Hays Introduction and Overview of Topic Chapter 1: Guideline 1 - Exploring Your Own Cultural Identity, Beliefs and Biases Before Providing Therapy Chapter 2: Guideline 2 - Practicing Cultural Humility as a Continuous Process Chapter 3: Guideline 3 - Balancing Culturally-Informed and Individualized Assessment of the Presenting Problem Chapter 4: Guideline 4 - Engaging in Self-Education about Specific Cultural Norms Using a Variety of Sources Chapter 5: Guideline 5 - Addressing Stigma and Other Cultural Barriers to Psychological Treatment Chapter 6: Guideline 6 - Exploring the Impact of Discrimination and Microaggressions on Therapy Chapter 7: Guideline 7 - Identifying and Incorporating Cultural Strengths and Resources into Treatment Chapter 8: Utilizing the Guidelines to Enhance Relapse Prevention and Maintenance of Treatment Gains Chapter 9: Considerations for the Supervisory Relationship with Diverse Trainees and their Diverse Clients Chapter 10: Final Thoughts Appendix Index

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Book SynopsisThis new edition provides A-Z definitions of terms from the broad field of social care. Accessible coverage of social work theories, methods, policies, organizations, and statutes, as well as key terms from interdisciplinary topics such as health and education, make this an ideal reference for students as well as qualified social workers.Trade Reviewsupplies social care and social work students, academics and practitioners in the UK with hand reference resources, [for] which their colleagues in many other countries can only envy them * European Journal of Social Work (No. 18), Jerzy Szmagalski *This has to be the best social work and social care dictionary I have come across * Professional Social Work *This dictionary features 1,500-plus terms and concepts related to the social work field. In addition to social work, it includes definitions for related issues in psychology, sociology, and social policy... This dictionary should be beneficial to those new to the discipline. It provides enough detail to help familiarize readers with many of the universal theories and principles associated with social work. * S. L. Pham, for CHOICE, July 2013 *This very comprehensive work ... covers all the relevant UK legislation ... The intended target readership could include a wider professional range beyond social work including health and education, especially important as services move towards models of integration ... This dictionary should impress upon new entrants to the social care and social work professions that the interfaces with sociopolitical processes cannot be ignored. * Isabel Martin, Journal of Social Work, 14, 5, 543 *Table of ContentsPreface List of contributors Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care A-Z Table of Legislation, Regulations, and Codes of Practice Acronyms

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Book SynopsisTrusted for over 25 years, Law for Social Workers expertly guides students throughout their studies and into practice. The authors skilfully combine accessible legal explanation, real-life case studies, and valuable practice-focused advice into a complete guide to social work law.Trade ReviewMy go-to book. It is set out so clearly, and so easily understandable by the students. * Janet Goddard, University of West London *It is an essential read for students...invaluable for when they become practitioners * Tilia Lenz, Lecturer Practitioner Consultant for the Pan-Dorset and Wiltshire Teaching Partnership *Comprehensive, colourful and lively...a fantastically researched textbook. * Gareth Millar, Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University *It is by far the most comprehensive and well set-out text of this subject on the market * Michael Isles, Lecturer, University of Gloucestershire *Table of ContentsPart I: The Legal Context of Social Work 1: The legal system in England and Wales 2: The roles and responsibilities of the social worker 3: Human rights law 4: Information security and information sharing Part II: Responsibilities Towards Children 5: The principles of children's law 6: Local authority support for children and families 7: Investigation and case planning 8: Applying to court 9: Long-term planning for children 10: Youth justice Part III: Responsibilities Towards Adults 11: Adult social care 12: The legislative framework for the provision of adult social care and support 13: Managing adult social care 14: Mental capacity,adult safeguarding, and domestic abuse 15: The Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 16: Mental health and the law Appendices The Social Worker's Toolkit

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Book SynopsisIn the first and second editions of the Social Workers' Desk Reference, the changes that were occurring in social work practice, education, and research were highlighted and focused upon. This third edition continues in the same tradition and continues to respond to the changes occurring in society and how they are impacting the education, research, and practice of social work as a whole.Trade ReviewA CHOICEr 2016 selection for Outstanding Academic Title "That this work directly takes on changes in society and discusses their applicability to the field of social work makes it an essential resource for libraries and individuals alike."-- N. Reid, CHOICETable of ContentsPart I: Introduction and Overview ; 1 - What changes and what remains in a practice profession ; Elizabeth Clark ; 2 - Professional socialization: On becoming and being a social worker ; Shari Miller ; Part II: Roles, Functions, and Fields of Social Work Practice ; 3 - Evidence-based social work practice with children and adolescents ; Alison Salloum and Lisa Rapp-McCall ; 4 - Overview of alcohol and drug dependency: Identification, assessment and treatment ; Kenneth R. Yeager ; 5 - School social work ; Robert Lucio ; 6 - Social work practice and leadership ; Michael J. Holosko ; 7 - Essentials of Private Practice ; Raymond D. Fox ; 8 - Social work practice and the Affordable Care Act ; Stephen Gorin, Julie S. Darnell and Christina Andrews ; 9 - Social Work Practice in Home-Based Services ; Martha Morrison Dore and Charlene Zuffante ; 10 - Social work practice in diseasters ; Daphne S. Cain ; 11 - Victim services ; Karen S. Knox ; 12 - The Social Worker in a Domestic Violence Services ; Brandy Macaluso and Diane L. Green Sherman ; 13 - Traumatic stress and emergency service ; Ted Bober ; 14 - Military social work ; Allen Rubin and James G. Daley ; 15 - Military social work in the community ; Anthony Hassan and Sara Kintzle ; 16 - Social work with military families ; Diane Scotland-Coogan ; 17 - Social work practice and personal self-care ; Jeff Skinner ; Part III: Social Work Values, Ethics, and Licensing Standards ; 18 - Ethical Issues in Social Work ; Frederic G. Reamer ; 19 - Risk Management in Social Work ; Frederic G. Reamer ; 20 - Advocacy in administrative forums: Guidelines for practice in benefit appeals ; John M. Gallagher ; 21 - Social Work Regulation and Licensing ; Andrew T. Marks and Karen S. Knox ; 22 - The impaired social work professional ; Frederic G. Reamer ; 23 - Technology in social work practice: Micro, Mezzo, and Marco applications ; Jonathan B. Singer and Melanie Sage ; 24 - Navigating complex boundary challenges ; Kimberly Strom-Gottfried ; 25 - Integrating values into social work practice ; Juliet C. Rothman ; 26 - Adoption competence in social work practice ; Debra Siegel ; Part IV: Theoretical Foundations and Treatment Approaches in Clinical Social Work ; 27 - Crisis intervention with individuals and groups: Framework to guide social workers ; yvonne Eaton-Stull ; 28 - Fundamentals of Brief Treatment ; Jan Ligon ; 29 - Common Factors in Psychotherapy ; James W. Drisko ; 30 - Task-Centered Practice ; Anne E. Fortune, Blanca M. Ramos and William J. Reid ; 31 - The Life Model of social work practice ; Alex Gitterman ; 32 - Client-Centered Theory and Therapy ; William S. Rowe, Sumantha A. Hafner, Andalicia J. Stinson ; 33 - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ; M. Elizabeth Vonk and Theresa J. Early ; 34 - Psychosocial Therapy ; Francis J. Turner ; 35 - Solution-Focused Therapy ; Peter Dejong ; 36 - Theoretical pluralism and integrative perspectives in social work practice ; william borden ; 37 - Animal-assisted interventions in social work practice ; Yvonne Eaton-Stull ; 38 - Narrative Therapy ; Patricia Kelley and Mark Smith ; 39 - The neurobiology of toxic stress: Implications for social work practice, ; Julie M. Rosenzweig and Stephanie A. Sundborg ; 40 - Fundamental priciples of behavioral social work ; Denise E. Bronson ; 41 - The miracle question and scaling questions for solution-building and empowerment ; Mo Yee Lee ; 42 - Gestalt Therapy ; William P. Panning ; 43 - Contemporary object relations treatment ; William Borden ; 44 - Human trafficking and trauma-informed care ; Kristen Heffernan, Betty Blythe, and Andrea Cole ; 45 - Using Self-Psychology in Clinical Social Work ; Jerrold R. Brandell and Suzanne Brown ; Part V: Assessment in Social Work Practice: Knowledge and Skills ; 46 - Clinical diagnostic formulation using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition ; Carlton E. Munson ; 47 - How clinical social workers can easily use Rapid Assessment Tools (RATs) for mental health assessment and treatment evaluation ; Kevin Corcoran ; 48 - Bipolar Disorder and related disorders ; Elizabeth C. Pomeroy ; 49 - Guidelines for Selecting and Using Assessment Tools with children ; Craig Winston Lecroy and Stephanie Kennedy ; 50 - Assessment protocols and Rapid Assessment Tools with troubled adolescents ; David W. Springer, Stephen J. Tripodi and Stephanie Kennedy ; 51 - Using Standardized Tests and Instruments in Family Assessments ; Jacqueline Corcoran ; 52 - Very brief screens for practice and evaluation ; Steven L McMurtry, Susan J. Rose and Lisa K. Berger ; Part VI: Working with Couples and Families ; 53 - Using Genograms to Map Family Patterns ; Monica McGoldrick ; 54 - A Family Resilience Framework ; Froma Walsh ; 55 - Treatment Planning with Families: An Evidence-Based Approach ; Catheleen Jordan, Cynthia Franklin, and Shannon Johnson ; 56 - Effective Couple and Family Treatment ; Cynthia Franklin, Catheleen Jordan, and Laura M. Hopson ; 57 - Structural Family Therapy ; Harry J. Aponte and Karni Kissil ; 58 - Bowen Family Systems Therapy ; Daniel V. Papero ; 59 - Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy ; Katherine J. Baucom, Felicia de la Garza-Mercer, and Andrew Christensen ; 60 - Family therapy approaches using psychoeducaton ; Joseph Walsh ; 61 - Guidelines for Couple Therapy with Survivors of Childhood Trauma ; Kathryn Karusaitis Basham ; 62 - Working with children and families impacted by military service ; Eugenia L. Weiss, Jose E. Coll, and Tara DeBraber ; 63 - Preventing antisocial and aggressive behavior in childhood ; Traci L. Wilke, Jilan Li, and Mark W. Fraser ; 64 - Multifamily Groups with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ; Barbara Van Noppen ; 65 - Collaborating with families of persons with severe mental illness ; Tina Bogart Marshall and Phyllis Solomon ; 66 - Assessment, prevention, and intervention with suicidal youth ; Jonathan B Singer and Kimberly H. McManama O'Brien ; 67 - Intensive family preservation services ; Betty Blythe and Andrea Cole ; Part VII: Developing and Implementing Treatment Plans with Specific Groups and Disorders ; 68 - Guidelines for Establishing Effective Treatment Goals and Plans for DSM-5 insomnia and generalized anxiety disorders ; Vikki L. Vandiver ; 69 - Treating problem and disordered gambling: Often a hidden behavioral addiction ; Cathy King Pike and Andrea G. Tamburro ; 70 - Developing Therapeutic Contracts with Clients ; Juliet Cassuto Rothman ; 71 - Developing Goals ; Charles D. Garvin ; 72 - Treatment Planning with Adolescents: ADHD Case Applications ; Kimberly Bender, Samantha M. Brown, and David W. Springer ; 73 - Eating Disorders and Treatment Planning ; Nina Rovinelli Heller and Jack Lu ; 74 - Panic Disorders and Agoraphobia ; Gordon Macneil and Jason M. Newell ; 75 - Treatment Plans for Clients with Social Phobia ; Bruce A. Yhyer and Monica Pignotti ; 76 - Integration of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral practices ; Terry B. Northcut and Nina Rovinelli Heller ; 77 - The Assessment and Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ; M. Elizabeth Vonk ; 78 - Guidelines for Clinical Social Work with Clients with Dissociative Disorders ; Lina Hartocollis and Jacqueline Strait ; Part VIII: Guidelines for Specific Techniques ; 79 - Practice from a technique perspective ; Francis J. Turner ; 80 - Developing Successful Therapeutic Relationships: The therapeutic and group alliances ; Lawrence Shulman ; 81 - Using Therapeutic Metaphor in Social Work ; Stephen R. Lankton ; 82 - Cognitive Restructuring Techniques ; Donald K. Granvold and Bruce A Thyer ; 83 - Using Miracle and Scaling Questions for Solution-building and Empowering ; Mo Yee Lee ; 84 - Improving classroom management through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports ; A. M. Thompson ; 85 - Best Practices in Parenting Techniques ; Carolyn Hilarski ; 86 - Bereavement and Grief Therapy ; Elizabeth C. Pomeroy, Kathleen H. Anderson, and Renee Bradford Garcia ; Diane L. Green ; 87 - Motivational Interviewing ; Shannon K. Johnson, Kirk von Sternberg, and Mary M. Velasquez ; 88 - Working with Clients Who Have Recovered Memories ; Susan P. Robbins ; 89 - Terminating with Clients ; Anne E. Fortune ; Part IX: Guidelines for Specific Interventions ; 90 - Transtheoretical Model Guidelines for Families with Child Abuse and Neglect ; Janice M. Prochaska, James O. Prochaska, and Judith J. Prochaska ; 91 - Play Therapy with Children in Crisis ; Nancy Boyd-Webb ; 92 - Social Skills Training and Child Therapy ; Craig Winston Lecroy ; 93 - Guidelines for Chemical Abuse and Dependency Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment ; Diana M. Dinitto and C. Aaron Mcneece ; 94 - Best Pratices in social work with Groups ; Mark J. Macgowan and Alice Scmidt Hanbidge ; 95 - Supported Employment Approaches ; Marina Kukla and Gary R. Bond ; 96 - Working with and Strengthening Social Networks ; Elizabeth M. Tracy and Susanne Brown ; 97 - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing with Trauma Clients ; Tony Edmond and Allen Rubin ; 98 - Educational intervention: Principles for practice ; Kimberly Strom-Gottfried ; 99 - Divorce Therapy: The Application of Cognitive-Behavioral and Constructivist Treatment Methods ; Donald K. Granvold ; 100 - Primary prevention using Go GRRRLs Group with Adolescent females ; Craig Winston LeCroy and Licole M. Huggett ; 101 - Cyberbullying and the social worker ; Michelle F. Wright and Diane Green Sherman ; 102 - Empirically Supported treatments for borderline personality disorders ; Jonathon B. Singer ; 103 - The interface of psychiatric medications and social work ; Kia J. Bentley and Joseph Walsh ; Part X: Case Management Guidelines ; 104 - An Overview of Case Management ; Jack Rothman ; 105 - Clinical Case Management ; Joseph Walsh ; 106 - Case Management Policies and Programs with the Developmentally Disabled ; Elizabeth Lightfoot ; 107 - Case Management in Psychosocial Rehabilitation ; David P. Moxley ; 108 - Case Management and Child Welfare ; Jannah H. Mather and Grafton H. Hull, Jr. ; 109 - Case Management with Substance-Abusing Clients ; W. Patrick Sullivan ; 110 - Case management with older adults ; Daniel S. Gardener and Dina Zempsky ; 111 - HIV/AIDS Case Management ; Brian Giddens, Lana Sue I. Ka'Opua, and Evelyn P. Tomaszewski ; Part XI: Community Practice ; 112 - An Integrated Practice Model for Family Centers ; Anita Lightburn and Chris Warren-Adamson ; 113 - International Perspectives on Social Work Practice ; Karen M. Sowers ; 114 - Community Organizing Principles and Practice Guidelines ; Terry Mizrahi ; 115 - Contemporary community models ; Marie Overby Weil and Dorothy N. Gamble ; 116 - Legislative Advocacy to Empower Oppressed and Vulnerable Groups ; Michael Reisch ; 117 - Community Partnerships for School-Based Services: Action Principles ; Dennis L. Poole and Aidyn L. Lachini ; 118 - Building Community Capacity in the U.S. Air Force: The Community Readiness Consultant Model ; Gary L. Bowen, James A. Martin, Brenda J. Liston, and John P. Nelson ; 119 - Neoliberalism, globalization and social welfare ; Michael J. Holosko ; 120 - Community-lead structural intervention as community practice in Haiti and India ; Toorjo Ghose ; Part XII: Working with Vulnerable Populations and Persons at Risk ; 121 - Overview of Working with Vulnerable Populations and Persons at Risk ; Rowena Fong ; 122 - The Legacy of Racism for Social Work Practice Today and What Do about It ; Ann Marie Garran and Joshua Miller ; 123 - Anti-oppressive pratices ; Katherine Ishizuka and Altar Husain ; 124 - Effective Practice with Refugees and Immigrants ; Miriam Potocky ; 125 - Social Work Practice with Native Americans ; Teresa A. Evans Campbell ; 126 - Social Work Practice with Asian and Pacific Islander Americans ; Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi and Rowena Fong ; 127 - Social Work Practice with Latinos ; Ilze A. Earner and Alan Dettlaff ; Genoveva Garcia ; 128 - Social Work Practice with African Americans ; Sadye M. L. Logan ; 129 - The Culturagram ; Elaine P. Congress ; 130 - Social work practice with persons living with HIV/AIDS ; Neil Able ; 131 - Social Work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Clients ; Mary Boes Katherine Van Wormer ; 132 - Global perspective on gender issues ; Kristin Heffernan and Betty Blythe ; Part XIII: School Social Work ; 133 - Overview of Current and Future Practices in School Social Work ; Paula Allen-Meares ; 134 - Evidence-Based Violence Prevention Programs and Best Implementation Practices ; Ronald O. Pitner, Roxana Marachi, and Ron Avi Astor Andrami Benbenishty ; 135 - Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Interventions for Students at Risk to Drop Out ; Cynthia Franklin, Johnny S. Kim, Michael S. Kelly, and Stephen J. Tripodi ; 136 - Treating Children and Adolescents with ADHD in the Schools ; Steven W. Evans, Joanna M. Sadler, and Christine E. Brady ; 137 - Effectively working with Latino immigrant families in schools ; Eden Hernandez Robles, Alan Dettlaff, and Rowena Fong ; 138 - Online database of interventions and resources for school social workers ; Natasha K. Bowen ; Part XIV: Forensic Social Work ; 139 - The changing face of forensic social work practice: An overview ; Jose B. Ashford ; 140 - Forensic Social Work and Expert Witness Testimony in Child Welfare ; Carlton E. Munson ; 141 - Mediation and Conflict Resolution ; John Allen Lemmon ; 142 - Child protection mediation: An interest-based approach ; Allan Edward Barsky ; 143 - Forensic social workers in offender diversion ; Michael S. Shafer and Jose B. Ashford ; 144 - Therapeutic tasks at the drug court ; Jill L. Littrell ; 145 - Making a case for life: models of investigation in death penalty mitigation ; Jose B. Ashford ; 146 - Assessing and treating adolescent sex offenders ; Karen S. Knox ; 147 - Forensic social work with women who use violence in intimate relationships ; Michelle Mohr Carney ; 148 - Best practices for assessing and treating older adult victims and offenders ; Tina Maschi and Lauren Mizus ; Part XV: Evidence-Based Practice ; 149 - Evidence-Based Practice, Science, and Social Work: An Overview ; Bruce A. Thyer ; 150 - Developing Well-Structured Questions for Evidence-Informed Practice ; Eileen Gambrill and Leonard Gibbs ; 151 - Locating Credible Studies for Evidence-Based Practice ; Allen Rubin and Danielle Parrish ; 152 - Critically Appraising Studies for Evidence-Based Practice ; Denise E. Bronson ; 153 - Randomized Controlled Trials and Evidence-Based Practice ; Paul Montgomery and Evan Mayo-Wilson ; 154 - Meta-Analysis and Evidence-Based Practice ; Jacqueline Corcoran and Julia H. Littell ; 155 - Systematic Reviews and Evidence-Based Practice ; Julia H. Littell and Jacqueline Corcoran ; 156 - Qualitative research and evidence-based practice ; Micchael Saini and Rory Crath ; 157 - Integrating Information from Diverse Sources in Evidence-Based Practice ; Eileen Gambrill ; 158 - Evidence-Based Practice in Social Work Education ; Aron Shlonsky ; 159 - Evaluating our effectiveness in carrying out evidence-based practice ; Bruce A. Thyer and Laura L. Myers ; Glossary ; Author Index ; Subject Index

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Book SynopsisGAI HARRISON is Lecturer at the School of Social Workand Human Services, University of Queensland, Australia. Her research interests revolve around international social work, immigration, language and working with difference. ROSE MELVILLE is Senior Lecturer at the Social Policy Unitand Honours Coordinator of the Bachelor of Social Work course at theSchool of Social Workand Human Services, University ofQueensland, Australia.She has published widely in national and international journals on teaching, social policy and non-profit organizations.

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Book SynopsisThe No Kids in the Middle (Kinderen uit de Knel) intervention programme addresses high-conflict divorce through a multi-family approach. This first English language edition contains descriptions of the therapeutic sessions, references to a homework book (van der Est et al.) for parents and their network, along with extra information about the theoretical foundations of the programme.The book starts with theoretical foundations and a summary of the scientific research behind the methodology before moving on to focus on the methodology of the intervention programme per session, with detailed descriptions of each therapeutic session. Through these session descriptions, the authors demonstrate how the theory of the methodology can be put into practice within a group setting. The methodology is also conveyed in such a way that the key pillars and themes are clear, with a best-practice framework clearly demonstrated. Yet at the same time, the authors leave room for customization deTrade Review"This book provides an incredibly comprehensive, yet rich and sophisticated guide to working with families using the No Kids in the Middle programme. van Lawick and Visser describe the innovative approach and its theoretical underpinnings with clarity, while sensitively addressing the many complexities of working with high conflict separated parents and their children. In the same way that the program aims to help parents, this book will help professionals to see new possibilities for approaching familiar difficulties and finding new solutions with the families they support."Emma Morris, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Anna Freud National Center for Children and Families, LondonThis positive and creative contribution is the culmination of years of endeavour and practice by experienced therapists and clinicians in the complex arena of conflictual divorce and its consequences for children and their families. It stands as a shining example of effective practice that counteracts the ongoing unproductive conflicts between family members and their networks. In van Lawick and Visser’s approach, children become allies to change, rather than victims of conflict between parents, and their voices are strengthened through group participation. The elegance of this approach is how, in time, parents listen, hear, and are moved by the words of their children and become prepared to respond in more constructive ways as they try to manage life after divorce. The No Kids in the Middle programme is an expression of hope, creativity and resilience that deserves to be promoted widely in organizations offering a post divorce service particularly where adversarial approaches have failed to reach a liveable resolution for all involved." Jim Wilson, UKCP Systemic Family Therapy supervisor, author and international trainer in family therapy"When children get caught up right in the middle of their parents’ chronic and acrimonious conflicts, their mental health is often severely compromised. Creative and effective, this highly innovative approach puts children back in the centre of parental concerns. Essential reading for therapists and parents alike!"Eia Asen, Professor, Anna Freud Centre and University College LondonTable of Contents1. Introduction; Part 1: Theory and Research; 2. Theoretical Basis; 3. Scientific Research; Part 2: Practice; 4. Methodology Outline; 5. The Keystones; 6. Intake and Referral; 7. The Network Meeting; 8. The Parent Group; 9. The Children’s Group; Epilogue; Appendices

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Book SynopsisThis concise guide offers an introduction to how children and young people develop social and emotional competence, and how they display appropriate social behavior and emotional expressions at different ages.Explaining the role of adults in a range of contexts and settings, this volume offers strategies for supporting competence and highlights key topics such as attachment, prosocial behavior, social perspective taking, ethnic identity, social and emotional learning, gender identity, parenting styles, and much more. Moving through the different stages of childhood and adolescence, the authors detail social and emotional development and the development of the self. They also offer strategies to foster social-emotional competence through these different stages.Social and Emotional Development in Children through Emerging Adults is designed for students and professionals in psychological, educational, health and social work settings who want to support and nurture

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Book SynopsisHuman Rights and Social Justice: Key Issues and Vulnerable Populations is a comprehensive text that focuses on central issues of human rights and justice and links them directly with social work competencies and practice. Drawing attention to oppression and multiple forms of disadvantage and discrimination based on a person's identity and social location, this volume develops an integrated framework to advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice with vulnerable populations and communities across all three levels of practice. Each chapter, written by leading scholars in their respective fields, is designed to enhance students' awareness, knowledge, and understanding of key theories and issues related to diversity, human rights, and equity. Broken into sections providing theory, practice, and case study illustrations, the chapters will first explain and argue that each person, regardless of their position in society, has basic human rights. StTable of ContentsContributors Foreword Joseph Wronka Part 1. Setting the Foundation 1. Conceptualizing Human Rights and Social Justice Carole Cox and Tina Maschi 2. A Human Rights Framework for Integrated Practice Joseph Wronka Part 2. Key Issues 3. Oppression and Diversity: Race and Social Justice Cassandra E. Simon and Monique Constance-Huggins 4. Oppression and Diversity: Ethnicity, Culture, Religion Carole Cox 5. Economic Inequality and Social Justice Rosemary A. Barbera 6. Environment, Social Work and Environmental Justice Julie Drolet, Wasif Ali, Nicola Williams 7. Social Work and Health Equity: An Examination of the Five Dimensions of Access Rachelle Ashcroft and Keith Adamson Part 3. Vulnerable Populations 8. Supporting Youth Leaving Care in Rural Canada: Clinical Practice and Social Justice Anne Marie McLaughlin, Richard Enns, Susan Gallagher, Jesse Henton 9. Older Adults, Human Rights and Social Justice Carole Cox and Manoj Pardasani 10. Gender and Sexual Orientation: Equally Free to Be LGBTQIA+: This is Who I Am, and We Are! Tina Maschi, Sarah Malu, Padma Christie, Dean Adams, Rina Goldstein, Adriana Maya Kaye 11. Disability, Social Justice and Human Rights: The Experience of the United Kingdom Peter Simcock and Caroline Lee 12. The Human Rights of ‘Prisoners’: It is About People and Community, Not Prisons Tina Maschi, Keith Morgen, Adriana Maya Kaye 13. Women’s and Girls’ Rights are Human Rights Smitta Ekka Dewan. Sandra G. Turner, Rina Goldstein, Tina Maschi 14. Refugees and Migrants Stacey A. Shaw 15. Conclusions Carole Cox and Tina Maschi

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a unique combination of an in-depth examination of attachment, a refined and tested model of Needs Assessment and Therapeutic Treatment plans and applies it to specific contexts including those of children in residential/foster care, young offenders, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors.Trauma in Children and Young People, the culmination of 40 years of experience in the field, focuses on the lives of children and young people who have experienced and live with the repercussion of early trauma. Accompanied with case studies, it examines how therapeutic intervention can enable children and young people to connect with their inner world of fragmented feelings and emotions and to develop a sense of self' that is real and has meaning.This book is intended for professionals working therapeutically with traumatised children, such as therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health workers, social pedagogues, child and youth carTrade Review‘This book was written by a practitioner steeped in therapeutic work with trauma. It offers invaluable insight to professionals working in a range of settings, such as residential units or schools. It is recommended as a guide for both experienced practitioners and those starting to navigate their way in the complex field of trauma and its aftermath.’Graham Music, PhD, consultant child and adolescent psychotherapist, Tavistock Centre, author of Nurturing Natures and Nurturing Children‘Building on the pioneering work of Winnicott and her own professional experience, Bradley has integrated recent findings to produce a model of practice which offers structure whilst fostering spontaneity and creativity. This framework makes a valuable contribution, enabling practitioners to build a deeper understanding of the children in their care and provide them with the individualised therapeutic care they need to recover from profound early trauma.'Adrian Sutton, MB BS, FRC Psych., professor, director, Squiggle Foundation, Hon Senior Lecturer in Medical Education, University of Manchester‘Early trauma too often results in lives that are overwhelmed by the challenge of managing life itself. It can lead to life-long destructive behaviour and – as I have seen too often in my work with prisoners – condemns damaged young people to a criminal justice system ill-equipped to do anything but add to their profound and enduring sense of dislocation. There is a better answer, a life-changing answer – effective, proven, therapeutic intervention. This important and urgent book should be required reading for all involved in policy-making and funding decisions around young people, setting out clearly and persuasively what can be done is based on Christine Bradley’s four decades of working in the field and the extraordinary results that follow.'Peter Stanford, writer, editor, and director, the Longford Trust for Prison ReformTable of ContentsSection 1: From Theory to Therapeutic Treatment Plan 1. Attachment, Integration and Fragmentation 2. Assessing the Needs of Traumatised Children and Young People and Creating a Therapeutic Treatment Plan Section 2. Reaching the Heart of the Matter 3. Making a Difference: Therapeutic Treatment and Practice with Young People in Residential Care 4. Reparenting Traumatised Children and Young People through Adoption 5. Preparing Traumatised Children and Adolescents for Long Term Foster Placement 6. Providing an Emotionally Secure Base for Children and Young People in Secure Children’s Homes and Youth Justice Settings 7. Finding their way: Helping and Supporting Unaccompanied Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Children and Young People to Settle 8. A Stepping Stone to the Future: The Role of Schools

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Book SynopsisThis book is dedicated to improving the practice of the policing of domestic abuse. Its objective is to help inform those working in policing about the dynamics of how domestic abuse occurs, how best to respond to and investigate it, and in the longer term how to prevent it.Divided into thematic areas, the book uses recent research findings to update some of the theoretical analysis and to highlight areas of good practice: ‘what works and why’. An effective investigation and the prosecution of offenders are considered, as well as an evaluation of the success of current treatment options. Policing domestic abuse can only be dealt with through an effective partnership response. The responsibilities of each agency and the statutory processes in place when policy is not adhered to are outlined.Core content includes:A critique of definitions and theoretical approaches to domestic abuse, including coverage of the myths surrounding domestic abuse and tTrade ReviewAn essential read for the many police staff, officers and leaders who care about applying evidence based practice in protecting victims from domestic abuse and securing justice for them. Louisa Rolfe, Metropolitan Police, National Police Chief Council lead for DA "Policing Domestic Violence offers practical, policing-based strategies for how to better support victims–survivors of domestic violence abuse, facilitate robust risk assessments, and ensure that all perpetrators are held accountable for committing violence against women and children. The book also considers and summarises the implications of police failure to protect actual and potential victims–survivors, using case studies to offer ways forward for rebuilding trust across all aspect of policing these crimes. Written in a clear and accessible way, this book addresses the importance of police work in revealing some of the ways in which multi-agency and multi-disciplinary cooperation work in practice. It also illuminates the possible unintended consequences of particular interventions." Aisha K. Gill, Professor of Criminology, Social Sciences, University of Roehampton I can only recommend this great book to every young police officer (and maybe a couple of old hands too), as it manages to unpick this extremely complex topic of Domestic Abuse in a very accessible and practical and holistic way. I am convinced that it will make a great contribution to society as it will help us to learn to deal with this difficult topic. Tom Kirchmaier, Director of the Policing and Crime research group, London School Economics From recognition to response, domestic abuse presents profound challenges for policing. It is an old problem that constantly requires new thinking as we grapple with lockdowns, a housing deficit, and digital forms of violence and control. The authors are uniquely placed to provide the guide that is needed for 21st century policing. Nigel South, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of Essex Providing an effective and informed response to domestic abuse is of enormous importance. This comprehensive and timely text draws together research on the nature, dynamics and consequences of domestic abuse alongside policy, legislation and developments in policing practice. Vividly written, it is essential reading for frontline police professionals, as well as academics and students concerned with how best to identify, respond to and prevent domestic abuse in the pandemic era.This is a timely and unique book, in that it blends the voices and expertise of academics and police practitioners to advance practice and understanding relating to the policing of domestic abuse. Although the domestic abuse crisis predates the pandemic, the past couple of years are testament to how important it is that we retain a sharp focus on tackling and responding to domestic abuse in all of its forms - so it is fantastic to see this collaboration come to fruition, and produce such a useful and practical resource. Michele Burman, Professor of Criminology, University of Glasgow This is a courageous and inspiring book addressing everyday challenges in policing domestic abuse, from definitions and measurement to assessing risk, intersectionality in victimisation to effective treatment options. Its blend of academic research and theory, legal developments and practical applications make it a must read for operational police officers, academics and those in allied agencies Loraine Gelsthorpe, Director, Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge This is a timely and unique book, in that it blends the voices and expertise of academics and police practitioners to advance practice and understanding relating to the policing of domestic abuse. Although the domestic abuse crisis predates the pandemic, the past couple of years are testament to how important it is that we retain a sharp focus on tackling and responding to domestic abuse in all of its forms - so it is fantastic to see this collaboration come to fruition, and produce such a useful and practical resource. Kelly Johnson, Assistant Professor in Criminology, Department of Sociology, Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. What is domestic abuse?; 3. Measuring the extent of domestic abuse; 4. Assessing risk; 5. The law, policing policy, and the courts; 6. Victims; 7 Perpetrators; 8.Coordinated solutions to domestic abuse; 9. Policing domestic abuse within the organisation, 10. Policing domestic abuse – reflections and new directions.

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Book SynopsisThis book makes an important contribution to the international understanding of domestic violence and shares the latest knowledge of what causes and sustains domestic violence between intimate partners, as well as the effectiveness of responses in working with adult and child victims, and those who act abusively towards their partners.Drawing upon a wide range of contemporary research from across the globe, it recognises that domestic violence is both universal, but also shaped by local cultures and contexts. Divided into seven parts: Introduction. Theoretical perspectives on domestic violence and abuse. Domestic violence and abuse across the life-course. Manifestations of domestic violence and abuse. Responding to domestic violence and abuse. Researching domestic violence and abuse. Concluding thoughts.It will be of interest to all academics and students working in social work, allied health, sociology, criminology and gender studiTable of ContentsPart 1: Introduction. 1 Introduction. Part 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Domestic Violence and Abuse. 2 Domestic violence and abuse through a feminist lens. 3 Psychology and domestic violence against womxn. 4 Domestic violence and abuse through a sociological lens. 5 Domestic violence and abuse through a criminological lens. 6 Domestic violence through a Human Rights lens. 7 Tackling domestic violence and abuse using a rights-oriented public health lens. 8 Domestic violence and abuse through a psychological lens. Part 3: Domestic Violence and Abuse Across the Life-course. 9 The impact of domestic violence and abuse on infant mental health. 10 Domestic violence and the impact on children. 11 Preventive socialisation of intimate partner violence through the analysis of family interactions and previous intimate relationships. 12 Youth intimate partner violence. 13 The middle years – a neglected population regarding domestic violence and abuse? 14 Intimate Partner Violence: Transforming the response to older victim-survivors in later life. Part 4: Manifestations of Domestic Violence and Abuse. 15 Sexual violence within intimate relationships. 16 Domestic violence and abuse within male same-sex relationships. 17 Domestic violence and abuse within female same-sex relationships. 18 Domestic violence and abuse when survivors identify as trans or non-binary. 19 Economic abuse within intimate relationships. 20 Domestic violence and disability in India explored in relation to the sustainable development goals. 21 Domestic violence and animal abuse. 22 Transnational marriage abandonment: A new form of domestic violence and abuse in transnational spaces. 23 Technology-assisted abuse within intimate relationships. 24 Intimate partner homicide. 25 Coercive control. 26 Murder in the Family: Why culture is an insufficient explanation for ‘honour’-based violence. 27 Intimate partner violence against women in forced migration. Part 5: Responding to Domestic Violence and Abuse. 28 International review of the literature on risk assessment and management of domestic violence and abuse. 29 Interventions for children and young people who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. 30 Mothering in the context of domestic violence. 31 Fathering in the context of domestic violence and abuse. 32 Adolescent intimate partner violence prevention & intervention: a developmental, intersectional perspective. 33 Community-based safety partnerships to reduce gender-based violence in Uganda: The Anti-Domestic Violence and Abuse Center (ADOVIC) approach. 34 Healthcare-based violence against women strategies to address the problem in Argentina. 35 Domestic violence survivors’ emotional and mental health. 36 Housing strategies for addressing domestic violence and abuse. 37 Economic empowerment in the context of domestic violence and abuse. 38 Gender justice advocates and the making of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. 39 Trauma-informed and oppression-sensitive intervention for those who engage in intimate partner violence. Part 6: Researching Domestic Violence and Abuse. 40 Listening to less-heard voices: methodological approaches, considerations and challenges when researching domestic violence and abuse with vulnerable and marginalised women. 41 Creative methodologies: using digital stories to embed the voices of children within programs for men who use domestic violence. 42 Qualitative interviews with children and adolescents who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. 43 Domestic Homicide Review processes as a method of learning. 44 Interventions to prevent or reduce adolescent dating violence: methodological considerations in randomized-controlled trials. 45 Evaluating group based programmes for individuals who use violence and abuse in their intimate relationships. 46 Community-based research in the domestic violence context. 47 Mixed methods in the context of quasi-experimental research designs. 48 Quantitative methods for researching domestic violence and abuse. 49 Extending women’s voice through innovative methods: lessons from struggles for democracy in Hong Kong. Part 7: Concluding Thoughts. 50 Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisPlay Therapy and Telemental Health gives clinicians the tools they need to bring their therapy sessions online. Chapters present the fundamentals of play therapy and telemental health therapy and introduce play therapists to a variety of special populations and interventions specific to telemental health. Expert contributors discuss using a wide variety of telehealth interventions including Virtual Sandtray, nature play, and EMDR with children affected by autism, trauma, and more. Readers will learn how the fundamentals of play therapy can be expanded to provide effective treatment in web-based sessions. This is a vital guide for any clinician working in play therapy in the 21st century.Trade Review"An auspicious and timely publication, Play Therapy and Telemental Health provides a critical and much needed resource. Dr. Stone has assembled an impressive panel of play therapy and telehealth professionals, who provide practical material, backed up with appropriate theory. This cutting-edge book belongs on the shelves of both practitioners and academics." —Daniel Sweeney, PhD, professor of clinical mental health counseling and clinical director of the NW Center for Play Therapy Studies at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon, USA"Relevant for this time of crisis and beyond, this book compiles evidence-informed foundations and interventions that answer the questions we have all been asking about play therapy in the time of telehealth practice. The question is not whether to read this important book but how soon." —Susan M. Carter, PhD, RPT-S, clinical director at the Center for Change and Growth, PLC, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA"Just as the play therapist adjusts to the minute needs of the child in the playroom, so too do they adapt and respond to major public health and safety measures in response to COVID-19. However, when one door closes, another entrance opens, and this text opens the virtual platform and digital doors into a new and exciting play-therapy world. The scope of this text links relevant theory to practice and provides pertinent discourse to critically reflect and connect to clients in a variety of contexts through telemental health. A valuable resource for those who are, or wish to be, digitally savvy play therapists." —Judi A. Parson, PhD, RPT-S, discipline lead, course director, and senior lecturer in play therapy at Deakin University, Victoria, AustraliaTable of ContentsSection 1: Foundation 1. Theoretical Roots and Branches of the Evolving Field of Play Therapy 2. Purposeful Application of Theory to Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning 3. Telemental Health Play Therapy 4. Cultural Humility in the Telehealth Playroom; Section 2: Special Populations 5. TraumaPlay™ and Telehealth: Innovations Through the Screen 6. The Power of Attachment in Telemental Health 7. Virtual EMDR and Telemental Health Play Therapy 8. AutPlay® Therapy and Telehealth: Strategies for Children with Autism 9. Telemental Play Therapy in Schools 10. Neurodiverse Older Teens and Young Adults in Teleplay; Section 3: Special Interventions 11. Using the Virtual Sandtray®© App: A Boy’s Journey to Healing 12. Foundations of Virtual Playrooms 13. Expressive Therapies in Teleplay 14. Nature Play Therapy and Telehealth: How Green Time and Screen Time Play Well Together 15. The Universe of You: Using Remote VR to Improve Psychoeducation Through Spatial Presence, Attention Allocation, and Interaction Conclusion

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Book SynopsisNow in its third edition, Itâs My Life Now is a guide for survivors who have left an abusive relationship. It addressesâin clear, non-threatening languageâvarious issues associated with abuse and violence, including post-relationship emotions, psychological impact, dealing with children, personal safety, legal problems, and financial security. Each chapter dismantles common myths about being in and leaving an abusive relationship and contains activities for self-exploration that survivors can complete as they navigate a new life free from abuse. Recommended by the National Coalition of Domestic Violence, this book is designed to benefit any survivor, no matter how much time has passed.Trade Review"It’s My Life Now is a comprehensive roadmap toward rebuilding one’s internal sense of safety, esteem, and control at the conclusion of an abusive relationship. It’s My Life Now recognizes the innate challenges at the end of one's relationship and provides concrete strategies and tools to progress through this transition."Lia Woods Holbrook, program director, Project Sanctuary"Dugan and Hock continue to impact the lives of survivors in their newest edition of It's My Life Now. Each chapter provides valuable information that can empower people as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse. A resource for survivors and mental health professionals alike, this is my go-to book when working with this population."Kevin A. Fall, PhD, LPC-S, professor and program coordinator, Professional Counseling Program, Texas State University Table of ContentsPART I: LOOKING BACK 1. Were You in an Abusive Relationship? 2. Are You Out of Danger Now? 3. Self-Esteem 4. The Hidden Horror: Sexual Abuse 5. How Could You Have Loved an Abuser? 6. Abuse of Men by Women, and Abuse in Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Relationships PART II: NOW 7. Losing Your Partner, Your Dream, Your Life 8. When Feelings Overwhelm You 9. Signs of Unfinished Healing 10. What About the Children? 11. The Reactions of Others PART III: LOOKING FORWARD 12. Practical Considerations 13. Beginning to Heal 14. Who Are You Now? 15. The Temptation to Go Back 16. Is Your Abuser Still in Your Life? 17. Loving Again

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Book SynopsisInterdependency and Care over the Lifecourse draws upon theories of time and space to consider how informal care is woven into the fabric of everyday lives and is shaped by social and economic inequalities and opportunities. The book comprises three parts. The first explores contrasting social and economic contexts of informal care in different parts of the world. The second looks at different themes and dynamics of caring, using fictional vignettes of illness and health, child care, elderly care and communities of care. The book examines the significance to practices of care throughout the lifecourse of: understandings and expectations of care emotional exchanges involved in care memories and anticipations of giving and receiving care the social nature of the spaces and places in which care is carried out the practical time-space scheduling necessary to caring activities.Table of ContentsPart 1. 1. The Care Context 2. Care and Interdependency Part 2. 3. Living with Care 4. Learning to Care 5. Networks and Chains of Care 6. Working and Caring Part 3. 7. Visions of Care

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, the lifecourse perspective has become a popular theoretical orientation toward crime. Yet despite its growing importance in the field of criminology, most textbooks give it only cursory treatment. Crime and the Lifecourse: An Introduction by Michael L. Benson provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary research and theory on the life-course approach to crime. The book emphasizes a conceptual understanding of this approach. A special feature is the integration of qualitative and quantitative research on criminal life histories. This book: provides an overview of the life course approach and describes the major concepts and issues in lifecourse theory as it applies to criminology reviews evidence on biological and genetic influences on crime reviews research on the role of the family in crime and juvenile delinquency provides a detailed discussion of the criminological lifecourse theories of Moffitt, Hagan, Sampson and Laub, and others discusses the connections between youthful crime and adult outcomes in education, occupation, and marriage presents an application of the lifecourse approach to white-collar crime discusses how macro sociological and historical developments have influenced the shape of the lifecourse in American society as it relates to patterns in crime. Trade ReviewProfessor Benson's revision of Crime and the Life Course is a major step forward in introducing and describing the myriad of research, theoretical, and policy issues at the center of developmental criminology in an accessible way to advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Academics and researchers will also benefit from Professor Benson's efforts to weave together the increasingly numerous strands of contemporary life course criminology into a coherent whole. This book represents the best current thinking on where we are as a field as well as what is still left undone. It should be required reading for every serious criminology student. Robert Brame, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Crime and the Life Course is a remarkable text that integrates a great deal of research and is written in an engaging and straightforward way. Benson takes the reader on a scholarly journey across the life course and explains how criminal behavior unfolds at different developmental stages. What separates this book from many others is that it is accessible to both undergraduate and graduate students, while also being of great importance to any serious scholar of crime. I fully anticipate that this book will move the field of criminology forward by generating new and innovative ideas about the development of criminal behavior over the life course. Kevin M. Beaver, Florida State University This is an excellent, comprehensive, readable and informative review of the very important and central field of life-course criminology. It should be essential reading for all criminologists. Professor David P. Farrington. Cambridge University, Institute of Criminology An excellent and much needed text, Crime and the Life Course provides a clearly written and engaging overview of the large body of work on life-course criminology. I especially like background information on the life-course perspective including its history and core concepts; the comprehensive descriptions of major theories and research, including quantitative and qualitative research; the efforts to integrate perspectives and research findings; and the discussion of policy implications. This should be the core text in any class on life-course criminology and a supplemental text in certain other classes, such as criminological theory. Robert Agnew, Emory University Table of Contents1. An Overview of Lifecourse Theory and Research 2. Biology and the Family: Initial Trajectories 3. Adolescence and Crime: Continuity, Change, and Cumulating Disadvantages 4. Adulthood and Aging Criminals 5. White-Collar Crime and the Lifecourse 6. Historical and Structural Contexts

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Book SynopsisAn unflinching exposé of how the family, juvenile, and criminal justice systems monetize the communities they purport to serve and trap them in crushing poverty Injustice, Inc. exposes the ways in which justice systems exploit America's history of racial and economic inequality to generate revenue on a massive scale. With searing legal analysis, Daniel L. Hatcher uncovers how courts, prosecutors, police, probation departments, and detention facilities are abandoning ethics to churn vulnerable children and adults into unconstitutional factory-like operations. Hatcher reveals stark details of revenue schemes and reflects on the systemic racialized harm of the injustice enterprise. He details how these corporatized institutions enter contracts to make money removing children from their homes, extort fines and fees, collaborate with debt collectors, seize property, incentivize arrests and evictions, enforce unpaid child labor, maximize occupancy in detention and treatment centers, and Trade Review“Hatcher, a professor of law and advocate for social justice, delivers a well-researched, scholarly, disturbing synthesis of social history and legal treatise, tracking the long-term monetization of the justice system. . . . A useful, bleak exposé of a little-understood legal labyrinth constructed to harm the most vulnerable.” * Kirkus Reviews *"Hatcher meticulously reveals a nefarious, unethical operation within juvenile and criminal justice systems. . . . This book will serve as a valuable contribution to many fields and provides an insightful resource for educators, families, and communities." * CHOICE *"Hatcher’s Injustice, Inc. provides an entirely new line of inquiry examining the hidden internal juvenile legal practices that center on capturing money— from federal funds to individuals’ income and assets. This book provides a dizzying eye opening deep dive into the juvenile legal system to highlight the strategies and practices which courts, police, prosecutors, probation offices, and confinement institutions use to generate revenue for state and local jurisdictions and even for personal profit." * Social Forces *“Daniel L. Hatcher, in his book Injustice, Inc., describes in detail a frankly apartheid system finely designed to milk every source of revenue from poor children.. He describes ‘factory-like operations’, ‘industrialization of harm’, ‘child support mercenaries’. He quotes official contracts that describe foster children as ‘units’, children as ‘data match algorithms’ for ‘predictive analytics’, and children as a ‘revenue generating mechanism.’ Paraphrasing poet Walt Whitman: ‘Out of the cradle endlessly rocking … [to] death, death, death, death.’” * Counterpunch *Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Crumbling Foundations of Justice 2. Juvenile Courts Monetizing Child Removals 3. Judicial Child Support Factory 4. Prosecuting the Poor for Profit 5. The Probation Business 6. Policing and Profiting from the Poor 7. Bodies in the Beds: The Business of Jailing Children and the Poor 8. Racialized Harm of the Injustice Enterprise Conclusion Notes Selected Bibliography Index

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