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Book SynopsisFamily Therapy of Neurobehavioral Disorders shows you a unique integration of neuropsychology and family therapy. Authors Judith L. Johnson and William G. McCown span these two broad areas by synthesizing family therapy principles and applying them specifically to traumatic brain injury and degenerative dementia. Family therapists, neuropsychologists, social workers, and counselors working with patients who experience brain dysfunction and their families learn to better address common issues and problems and of therapeutic interventions. This expert book includes case examples and working models of family reactions. The book then extends this information into practical clinical situations commonly confronted in work with these patients and their families. Readers of Family Therapy of Neurobehavioral Disorders are introduced to brain-behavior relationships including neuroanatomy of the brain as it relates to behavior, dynamics of neurologic disorders, and common symptoms of brain dysTable of ContentsContents Neurobehavioral Compromise and Family Therapy Fundamentals of Brain-Behavior Function and Dysfunction Family Therapy and Medical Illnesses: Fundamental Models The Neurocompromised Individual and Their Family: Understanding the Experience of Estrangement Family Adjustment Models and the Caregiver: The Reality of Caregiving and Burden A New Developmental Model of Adaptation to Traumatic Brain Injury Family Adaptation Models to Dementia Family Adaptation to Brain Disorders: The Contributions of Chaos and Complexity Theories Family Dynamics Associated with Mild Head Injury Pragmatic Concerns with Compromised Brain Function: The Tasks of an Emerging Profession References Index

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Book SynopsisSocial work students need to understand the relationship between research, knowledge and practice to be effective practitioners. In the second edition of this highly regarded book, Hugh McLaughlin shows how a research-minded perspective and an appreciation of evidence-based practice can lead students to achieve the highest level of individual and collective social work practice. Topics covered include:- How to assess, appraise and apply research- The philosophy of research- Improving the use of research in practice- Interdisciplinary contributions to social work and social work researchProviding reflexive questions, practice examples and suggested reading throughout, this book is essential reading for all undergraduate students of social work. It will also be valuable reading for postgraduates and qualified social workers wishing to consolidate their understanding of social work research. Trade ReviewEssential reading for both students and practitioners of social work. The previous edition of this book was highly successful, and in this edition McLaughlin builds on that success to make the book a must have buy.-Professor Richard Barker, Northumbria University Table of ContentsIntroduction Why Research for Social Work? The Research Business The Philosophy of Social Research Ethical Issues in Social Work Research Research and Anti-Oppressive Practice Evidence-Based Practice Getting Research into Practice Service Users and Research Interdisciplinary Contributions to Social Work and Social Work Research Whither Social Work Research

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Book SynopsisBuilding on the successful 1st edition, this reader brings together some of the most significant ideas that have informed social work practice over the last fifty years. At the same time as presenting these foundational extracts, the book includes commentaries that allow the reader to understand the selected extracts on their own terms as well as to be aware of their relations to each other and to the wider social work context. There is no settled view or easy consensus about what social work is and should be, and the ideas reflected in this volume are themselves diverse and complex. The world of social work has changed greatly over the last ten years, and this new edition reflects that change with new material on the decolonisation of social work knowledges, the greater emphasis on inter-disciplinarity and co-production and the new concern for identities. With an accessible introduction to contextualise the selections, the book is divided into three main sections, eacTable of Contents0.Introduction - Reading social work. Part One - The Profession of Social Work. Commentary One. 1.Black History Month: a provocation and a timeline. 2.But is it social work?. 3.The politics of social work. 4.Changes in the form of knowledge in social work: from the ‘social’ to the ‘informational’?. 5.The quest for a universal social work: some issues and implications. 6.The (r)evolution and decolonization of social work ethics: The Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles. 7.Human rights practice: possibilities and pitfalls for developing emancipatory social work. 8.The impact of scandal and inquiries on social work and the personal social services. 9.Social work in a risk society. 10.Am I my brother’s keeper?. 11.Research from the Underside. 12.What is Professional Social Work?. 13.The Client Speaks. 14.Service users and practitioners reunited: the key component for social work reform. Part Two – Knowledge and Values for Social Work. Commentary Two. 15.The sociological imagination. 16.Reassessing attachment theory in child welfare. 17.A critique of the adverse childhood experiences framework in epidemiology and public health: Uses and misuses. 18.Resilience: Some conceptual considerations. 19.A Critical Understanding of Social Work by Paolo Freire (1919). 20.There is an alternative: homines curans and the limits of neoliberalism. 21.The social model of disability. 22.The relevance of Nancy Fraser for transformative social work education. 23.Feminism for the 99%. 24.Intersectionality’s definitional dilemmas. 25.Learning to deliver LGBT+ aged care. 26.Towards practicing social work law. 27.What are values and ethics?. 28.Green social work in theory and practice: a new environmental paradigm for the profession. Part Three – Practice in Social Work. Commentary Three. 29.On the nature of practice. 30.‘Radical Social Work’ by Roy Bailey and Mike Brake: A Classic Text Revisited. 31.The critical role of street level bureaucrats. 32.Assessment in the twenty-first century. 33.The significance of African-centered social work for social work practice. 34.Bridging the Past and Present to the Future of Crisis Intervention and Crisis Management. 35.The contemporary context of relationship-based practice. 36.The ecological systems metaphor in Australasia. 37.The strengths perspective in social work practice: extensions and cautions. 38.Personalisation through participation: A new script for public services. 39.Collaboration and partnership in context. 40.A review of Donald A. Schön’s, The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action. 41.Making things new: Distant Voices and Unbound at Vox Liminis with Padraig O’Tuama.

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Book SynopsisThis timely book advances a new vision for educational justice centered on the leadership activities, organizing efforts, and counternarratives of youth, parents, families, and communities of color and other groups who are seeking to transform local schools and communities across the United States. Bringing together scholars, activists, and leaders, this contributed volume presents cases and first-person narratives for readers to analyze in order to interrogate inequities facing communities and schools. By creating spaces for youth, family, and community leadership within schools and opening decision-making to include their input, leaders can support transformative, justice-oriented school change. This book is a critical teaching tool asking educators and administrators to reflect, learn, and re-imagine their practice and collaborate with other leaders in their communities.Table of Contents1. Introduction Part 1: Situating Youth, Family, and Community Leadership 2. Racism, Colonialism, and Neoliberalism in Education 3. Models of Youth-Family-Community-School Connections Part 2: Cases of Youth Leadership and Organizing 4. The Story of Lent Leopard Leaders: An Elementary Youth Leader Narrative 5. Growing with BSS: A Manual for Emmanuel 6. Leading for Change: Engaging Elementary Youth Voice in An In-School Makerspace 7. Youth Lighting the Path to Emancipatory Education 8. The Power of Alliances: A Case for Integrating Intersectionality into Social Justice Leadership Part 3: Cases of Parent and Family Leadership and Organizing 9. Becoming an Accidental Advocate for Transgender Students: A Parent Leadership Narrative 10. "Siempre Hay un Apoyo": Creating Humanizing Spaces amid an Anti-Immigrant Climate through Muxerista Organizing 11. Indigenous Youth and Families: From Schooling Contexts to Spaces of Stewardship and Resistance 12. Schools, Black Mothers, Black Children and the Tenets of Disillusionment Part 4: Cases of Community Organizing and Leadership 13. Small Town, Big Talk: A Community Leadership Narrative 14. "Hijacking a Public Process:" The School District and Community Activists in the Battle for Trustee Area Representation 15. A Critical Piece of the Puzzle: Leveraging Community-Based Leadership to Address Educational Inequities 16. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis book is a practical and thoughtful guide for the forensic interview of children, presenting a synthesis of the empirical and theoretical knowledge necessary to understand the account of child victims of abuse or witnesses of crime. It is a complex task to interview children who are suspected of being abused in order to gather their stories, requiring the mastery of many skills and knowledge. This book is a practical one in that constant links are made between the results of the research and their relevance for the interventions made when interviewing child victims of abuse or witnesses of crime and in understanding their accounts. This book also presents in a detailed and concrete way the revised version of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD-R) Protocol, a forensic structured interview guide empirically supported by numerous studies carried out in different countries. The step-by-step explanations are illustrated with a verTable of ContentsChapter 1 - Factors Influencing DisclosureChapter 2- Memory in ChildrenChapter 3- Suggestibility in ChildrenChapter 4 – Children’s DevelopmentChapter 5 - Investigative Protocols and ToolsChapter 6 - The Revised NICHD ProtocolChapter 7 - Empirical Studies on the NICHD Protocol and Testimony in CourtChapter 8 – Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive compendium offers a wealth of research-informed tools that can boost both physical and mental wellbeing throughout the lifespan. Filled with more than 100 activities to help you live life better, this book is the first of its kind to integrate the latest research from the fields of positive psychology and lifestyle medicine.Striking a careful balance between theory and practice, the book first reviews what is known about positive psychology and health, presenting a novel approach to holistic wellbeing. It then goes on to provide more than 100 tools designed to increase physical, mental and social health and wellbeing, and also to decrease the risk of illness and disease. The tools described can be used by people of all ages, whether well or experiencing illness. It includes tools that you can use to improve your nutrition and sleep, to increase your physical activity, to develop positive relationships, to develop a positive mindset and to pursue a meaning iTrade Review"There is no book on Positive Health that is more readable, applicable, concise, and practical, yet underpinned by rigorous science and the authors sage wisdom. As a must-read, the book owner will enjoy a delightful guide towards health and happiness."Associate Professor Aaron Jarden, Centre for Wellbeing Science, University of Melbourne, Australia"This book is a treasure trove of health and wellbeing practices based on current science. I love that this book is for both health care practitioners and professionals and for anyone wanting to improve their health and wellbeing. Given we are so overloaded with competing and often contradictory information on our health and wellbeing, my recommendation is that this book becomes the go-to handbook in your health and wellbeing library."Dr Suzy Green, Honorary Professor in the School of Psychology, University of East London, CEO and Founder of the Positivity Institute dedicated to the research and application of Positive Psychology."Reading this book is like the awe and magic invoked by apothecaries of old, making incantations, stirring esoteric herbs and body parts of toads. But rest assured, these are rigorous and compassionate scientists who have amassed a Wiki of positive, health inducing actions and experiences. These experiences will stimulate renewal (Parasympathetic Nervous System) which is the only antidote to the ravages of stress. Read it or stay sick!"Richard Boyatzis, PhD, Distinguished University Professor, Case Western Reserve University, Co-author of the international best seller, Primal Leadership and the new Helping People Change."The Centre for Positive Psychology and Health at the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is to be congratulated for their paradigm shifting innovative approach to holistic wellbeing. Their new book now provides the science and evidence (the why), along with actionable support strategies (the how) that enable you to enhance your wellbeing. Whether you are struggling right now, or simply looking at ways to add more life to your years (flourishing in your life, relationships and work), then this book is for you. Read it today, reap lasting benefits and live with more vitality."Dr Mark Rowe, Medical Doctor, Waterford, Ireland"If you are looking for the gems of well-being - the best habits to be well – look no further. A brilliant team of European experts have mined for you the scientific jewels out of the self-help mountains. They organized the best habits to fit what you are looking for - to feel good, calm down, be energized, find meaning, improve yourself, or connect more with others. Here’s to more sparkle and light in our lives."Margaret Moore, MBA, Co-Founder/Chair of the Institute of Coaching, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School affiliate and Co-Founder/Board Member of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching"This is a very valuable resource linking the concepts of positive psychology and lifestyle medicine. It provides very user friendly research-based advice on how to implement positive psychology and health tools into daily life. This book is useful for everyone who needs to bring some positivity into their lives and improve their health. It is especially useful for all involved in education as they may be able to bring some of the learning from the book into their teaching and indirectly impact their students. I loved reading this book and how it introduced me to positive psychology. It is a book that you will go back to time and time again. Every page has some little gem to enhance your day."Associate Professor Majella Dempsey, Department of Education, Maynooth University "The six pillars of lifestyle medicine include exercise, nutrition, stress resiliency, sleep, social connection, and avoidance of risky substances. Positive psychology comes into play when counselling and coaching patients in all of these pillars. The team at the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin has created a pioneering program in Positive Health and their new book is full of science and strategies to help people enjoy enhanced well-being."Dr. Beth Frates, President-Elect American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Faculty Advisor, Harvard Medical School and Director of Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General HospitalTable of ContentsPART 1: HEALTH AND WELLBEING. 1. INTRODUCTION. PART 2: HEALTH AND WELLBEING TOOLS. 2. CALMING TOOLS. 3. ENERGISING TOOLS. 4. COPING TOOLS. 5. FEELING-GOOD TOOLS. 6. MEANING-MAKING TOOLS. 7. RELATIONSHIP TOOLS. 8. PROSPECTING. 9. EMERGING TOOLS AND CONCEPTS. PART 3: MAKING A LASTING CHANGE. 10. GOING WITH THE WAVES OF CHANGE.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides social work students at both undergraduate and graduate level with compelling child welfare case examples, intervention plans, and tips for building working alliances with clients. The 50 such case examples, categorized by maltreatment type(s) and by underlying problem(s), each present an intertwined network of issues characterizing the members of a family and their interactionsâas in actual field situations. Thus, social work students learning therapy or case management will find a wide variety of scenarios from child welfare services and children/family outpatient care and will learn about the range of challenges clients can face. Using the instruction/practice sheets that illustrate sound approaches for joining with clients to tailor their own interventions, students are provided with the tools to work out the application of assessment and intervention strategies with regard to the particular circumstances of each example. Throughout, the emphasis is on growing the working alliance between social worker and client, reflecting the strength perspective emphasized in social work practice.Table of Contents1.Introduction. 2.Case Examples in Child Welfare Services. 3.Case Examples in Children and Family Outpatient Services. 4.Case Examples in Other Services. 5.Working Alliances. 6.Intervention Plans. 7.Monitoring Progress.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive examination of trust and its relationship with mental illness and wellbeing.Engaging with a broad range of mental health research, theory, and practice through various transdisciplinary theoretical models of trust, this book highlights the social and family contexts surrounding the making and breaking of trust and mental health. It examines various sociological conceptual and theoretical frameworks of risk and trust while also engaging with evolutionary perspectives on the human need for cooperation and trust. The author describes how, in a world of constant connectivity, the drawing of boundaries assigns some people as strangers, using stigma as a form of power. The book concludes by considering the future of mental health and where trust-building may be possible. Each chapter is interspersed with observations and insights from the authorâs personal research covering many populations, communities and issues over several decades.Drawing

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Book SynopsisThe Autism Resource Manual for Families is a treasure trove of practical, realistic and achievable strategies to support neurodivergent young people and their families with everyday life. Clearly laid out for easy use and access, it explains autism in context and provides ideas that are relevant not just for parents and carers, but for family support workers, social workers and family intervention teams.The resource covers a wide range of situations and offers an array of supports, with key topics ranging from anxiety, behaviour, and communication, to socialising, family life, and moving towards independence. With the lived experiences of parents and autistic children and young people in mind, this empowering manual includes: A wealth of situations from daily life, clearly addressed with examples of how autistic individuals may experience these and practical strategies for effective support Encouragement for parents and mini mantras for autisticTrade Review"I have so enjoyed reading through this book. I've picked up so much advice and food for thought." - Jenny Hayward, parent Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PREFACE FOREWORD HOW TO USE THIS BOOK SECTION 1: ANXIETY Methods for unpicking problems Need for Predictability Pause to Ponder Other emotions Other Issues Resource Sheet 1: The 5-Point Scale Resource Sheet 2a: Unpicking a problem blank Resource Sheet 2b: Unpicking a problem example SECTION 2: COMMUNICATION Conversation skills Understanding Pause to ponder Resource Sheet 3: Processing SECTION 3: DIAGNOSIS Before diagnosis Diagnostic process Following diagnosis Pause to ponder SECTION 4: FAMILY LIFE Applies to all topics below Away from home Bedrooms Family Events Family Mealtimes Helping out Living between two homes Siblings Pause to Ponder Resource Sheet 4a: Scales of preference blank Resource Sheet 4b: Scales of preference example SECTION 5: REACTIONS Disengaging Pause to Ponder Reactions Naughtiness or autism Interpretation of phrases Taking responsibility Towards success SECTION 6: SENSORY SENSITIVITY Co-ordination Interoception Response to smells Response to sounds Response to taste and texture Response to touch and texture Response to visual input Pause to Ponder Sensory Overload SECTION 7: SOCIALISING Friendships Visiting another home Visitors to home Pause to Ponder SECTION 8: SUPPORTING SCHOOL Attendance Incidents in school Pause to Ponder Routines School trips Tests and exams SECTION 9: TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE Personal care Useful skills Pause to Ponder What next? Resource Sheet 5: Life’s path USEFUL RESOURCES

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Book SynopsisClimate Change in an Aging Society is the first book fully devoted to the impact of climate change on those who are old todayâand those who will be old in decades to come. In doing so, Moody focuses on issues of critical importance: aging in place; health and age in a warming world; responsibility for the climate crisis; options for climate-conscious consumers; planning for investment for a green retirement; and opportunities for political action.The number of Americans aged over 65 is projected to rise from 17% to 21%. By 2060 nearly one in four Americans will be 65 or older. By 2050, however, average temperatures in the USA could rise by as much as 3 C, and extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent and severe. Despite these alarming projections and the likelihood that climate change will cause serious health issues among the elderly, little attention has been devoted to the impact of climate change on this demographic. Employing a life-course perspect

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Book SynopsisIn highly unequal Britain, poverty and social exclusion continue to dominate the lives of users of social work and social care services. At the same time, years of austerity combined with welfare reform have changed the context in which services are delivered in a society roiled by Brexit, Covid, Black Lives Matter and women rallying under the banner, Me-too.This fourth edition lays out the ways and means for practitioners to tackle the deprivation and destitution of service users. Fully revised and expanded, it introduces new material that tracks changes and developments in policy and practice. Statutes, benefit rules and relevant research are discussed as part of the necessary knowledge base for practitioners. Greater attention than in previous editions is paid to: local authority commissioning, the impact of social media on the mental health of young people, substandard housing and working with transgender youth.Preparing practitioners to engage directly with the so

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Book SynopsisSocial work is constantly epistemically evolving and embracing diverse bodies of knowledge to inform its ontology and practice frameworks. Over the years the impact of feminist, post -colonial and queer theory, for example, has broadened the social work lens and invited a welcome departure from dominant Westernized, patriarchal and positivist paradigms. However, the separation of the spiritual realm from case work, clinical, community and group work traditions of social work remained steadfast. The last decade or so has seen forages into the issues of social work and spirituality. This examination into spirituality and social work has shown that for many service-users, spiritual practices (be they religious or non-religious) are important in their lives and their way out of difficulties. Concurrently, relationships between socio-political movements and global religions have grown increasingly complex. To create a truly holistic approach to the needs of service-users it is impor

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Book SynopsisShelter is a basic human requirement, yet housing in the UK has increasingly been perceived as an asset rather than the secure base everyone requires for their basic physical and mental health needs and well-being.This book examines how all types of housing have become precarious for many service users with whom social workers will engage and makes some suggestions regarding action and best practice. Showing how people become homelessness and the difficulties finding a way out of this, the housing options for specific populations including care leavers, those with disabilities, families and older people will be examined. All this will be framed in the context of social work practice, building practitioner knowledge and confidence around an area that affects everyone but the significance of which is sometimes underexamined in holistic assessments. Packed with reflective examples and case studies, each chapter also includes a âtuning inâ exercise to help prepare the reader for

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Book SynopsisThis book, which is aimed at the health care and social work/care field, looks at the relationship between different levels of research projects. As the social sciences can be based on quite different assumptions or philosophies2 about what the social world is like and how knowledge about it can be obtained, this book will help students navigate the need for consistency between empirical work, the research question, research design, values, and philosophy of science. Based on a critical realist perspective the book seeks to elucidate and to reflect on such connections, and to argue for the requirements of coherence as well as taking a critical look at the dilemmas that arise in health and social care/work research.Comprised of 13 chapters which cover theoretical frameworks, research questions, objectives of the study, research ethical considerations, values, and the question of validity, it shows how these must be interlinked if a project is to have a good desig

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of Relational and Body-Centered Practices for Healing Trauma expands on this groundbreaking model for the treatment of trauma. It includes new principles and healing practices to address individual and collective trauma from climate instability, colonization, the global pandemic, and political unrest. Dr. Stanley expands on body-based relational practices, including subjectivity, embodied intersubjectivity, reflective empathy, and community practices, to embody ancient ways of knowing. She helps individuals and communities respond to adversity with vitality, empathy, and love.Dr. Stanley combines research in neuroscience and phenomenology, extensive clinical therapeutic experience, knowledge gained from training thousands of students, and collaboration with Indigenous people and traditional societies around the globe. With cross-cultural wisdom, she delves into aspects of somatic therapy and cultural healing, including: Key elements of relational empathy, such as bracketing biases while allowing oneâs presence to connect with others, the self, and spiritual understanding The role of homeostasis in healing, which vitalizes recovery from psychological, social, cognitive, and spiritual dimensions of trauma How collective trauma can be effectively healed through relational community support This new edition helps readers deepen and expand their understanding and practice of somatic healing to transform their practice, as well as their connection with others and themselves.

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Book SynopsisThe seventh edition of Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation provides an authoritative and accessible overview of the knowledge, skills, and values that are essential for future social workers across various practice settings in an ever-evolving world. As with previous editions, this book is an up-to-date profile of the landscape in which todayâs social workers practice, encompassing current demographic, statistical, legislative, policy, and research information, sensitive discussions around contemporary ethical issues, and fresh profiles of social workers with first-person narratives that demonstrate the fulfilling field students will be joining. To reflect and address the changes within the profession and the world since the previous edition was released, Vithya Murugan, Marla Berg-Weger and new co-author Annah Kay Bender revised and added content that: Presents the histories of social welfare and the social work profession as the intertwined phenomena t

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Book SynopsisAutism Awareness and Crime explores Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the âschool to prison pipelineâ.This book takes the reader through a journey from understanding autism, how it manifests and how it is diagnosed. The author looks at how circumstances in schools including isolation, misunderstanding meltdowns, lack of autism awareness and training have criminalised autism, leading to suspensions, exclusions, and the use of restraint and seclusion. He draws on survey data to ascertain whether there is a link between a lack of autism awareness and provision in education settings for young people, and an increased likelihood of criminal behaviour later in life. The book looks at the type of offences that young people with autism are commonly arrested for, and the contributing autistic traits that are related to them which can be termed ârisk factorsâ. Criminal offences including stalking, arson and cyber-dependent crimes are examined in detail and the book also considers how individuals with ASD are treated by the criminal justice system.This volume is ideal for students, researchers and practitioners in the fields of forensic psychology, criminology, special educational needs and social work.

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Book SynopsisDriven by the pursuit of social justice and quality in education, this inspirational book offers an alternative vision of leadership in education. It argues that teachers, regardless of status or position, should be empowered to exercise leadership in the pursuit of educational change and improvement.Drawing from over three decades of practical experience and research in initiating and supporting non-positional teacher leadership in more than twenty countries, the authors make a persuasive case for the value of empowering teachers as agents of change. Chapters demonstrate the practical benefits that come from empowerment such as the development of innovative practice in classrooms and schools, the transformation of professional cultures in schools, an enhanced sense of agency and self-efficacy for teachers, and vibrant knowledge building in educational systems. As well as implications for policy and practice, the book includes a guide to practical strategies for improvements in educational provision and the quality of learning in schools. Downloadable guidance material and workshop tools, applicable to a wide variety of international contexts, are available online, free of charge.Essential reading for teachers, school leaders and policymakers with responsibility for educational leadership, the book will also be of use for scholars and students of educational reform, as well as administrators working in school improvement and educational policy.This book has been made available as open access under a CC-BY-NC-ND license; please note that the support materials are available under a separate CC-BY-NC-SA license.

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Book SynopsisRe-imagining Social Work broadens the imaginative horizons for social workers and acquaints readers with their potential to creatively contribute to global change. This book motivates readers to think outside the box when it comes to linking theory to their social work practice to construct innovative solutions to prominent social problems.Table of Contents1. Setting the Scene; 2. Centering the human: the importance of humanities; 3. Decentering the Human: Social Work in the Anthropocene; 4. Epistemologies of the South and Indigenous Epistemologies; 5. Decolonising social work; 6. Beyond (Social) Science: Artistic Social Work and Creativity; 7. Social Work and the Sacred; 8. Technology; 9. Social work, resistance and alternatives.

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Book SynopsisFully revised and restructured, this fresh edition offers students and trainee social workers an incisive and authoritative introduction to the subject.Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors xi Introduction xv Book 1 Social Work's Psychosocial Framework 1 1.1 Social Work and Society 3Viviene E. Cree 1.2 Social Work and Politics 19Mark Drakeford 1.3 Gendering the Social Work Agenda 31Audrey Mullender 1.4 Culture, Ethnicity and Identity 37Kwame Owusu-Bempah 1.5 Families 47Graham Allan 1.6 Sexuality, Sexual Relationships and Social Work 57Siobhan Canavan and Seamus Prior 1.7 Psychology and Social Work 69Brigid Daniel Book 2 The Human Life Cycle 83 2.1 Infancy 85Gillian Harris 2.2 Childhood 93Gillian Schofield 2.3 Adolescence 101John Coleman 2.4 Partnership and Parenting 109Janet Walker 2.5 Late Life Ageing 121Ian Philp Book 3 When Social Work is Needed 127 3.1 Family Disruption and Relationship Breakdown 129Jane Boylan and Graham Allan 3.2 Child Abuse 139John Devaney 3.3 Domestic Violence 151Cathy Humphreys 3.4 Ill Health 159Eileen McLeod and Paul Bywaters 3.5 Physical Disability 167Deborah Marks 3.6 The Challenge of Later Life 175Chris Phillipson 3.7 Mental Illness 183Peter Huxley 3.8 Learning Disabilities in Adults 193Kirsten Stalker and Carol Robinson 3.9 Alcohol or Other Drug Problems 203Sarah Galvani 3.10 Modern Migration and the Creation of the Refugee 215Debra Hayes Book 4 Social Work in Practice 221 4.1 Social Work Practice and Relationship Breakdown 223Simon Ward 4.2 Social Work Practice and Child Abuse 231Jess McCormack 4.3 Social Work Practice and Domestic Violence 241James Evans 4.4 Social Work Practice in Healthcare 249Bridget Penhale 4.5 Social Work Practice and People with Physical and Sensory Impairments 259Pam Thomas 4.6 Social Work Practice and the Challenge of Later Life 267Sandy Sieminski 4.7 Social Work Practice and Mental Illness 275Barbara Hatfi eld 4.8 Social Work Practice and Learning Disabilities 283Ian Buchanan 4.9 Social Work Practice, Alcohol and Other Drug Problems 291Wulf Livingston 4.10 Social Work Practice, Asylum Seekers and Refugees 299Benedict Fell Book 5 Social Work’s Core Components 309 5.1 Assessment, Intervention and Review 311Jonathan Parker 5.2 Care Management 321Aisha Hutchinson 5.3 Risk Assessment and Risk Management 333Hazel Kemshall 5.4 Welfare Rights Practice 343Neil Bateman 5.5 Interviewing and Relationship Skills 355Janet Seden 5.6 Groupwork 369Mark Doel 5.7 Ethics 379Richard Hugman 5.8 The Law 387Alison Brammer Book 6 Social Work’s Theory Base 397 6.1 Relating Theory to Practice 399David Howe 6.2 Twenty-Four Theories for Social Work 407 6.2.1 Anger Management 409David Leadbetter 6.2.2 Anti-Oppressive Practice 414Beverley Burke 6.2.3 Attachment Theory 417David Howe 6.2.4 Behaviourism 420Robert Jordan 6.2.5 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 423Barbra Teater 6.2.6 Crisis Theory 428Jackie Skinner 6.2.7 Critical Perspectives 432Jan Fook 6.2.8 Desistance 435Beth Weaver 6.2.9 Theories of Empowerment 439Jerry Tew 6.2.10 Family Practices 443Christine Jones 6.2.11 Feminist Theory 446Bec Buss 6.2.12 Maintenance Theory 449Martin Davies 6.2.13 Motivational Interviewing (MI) 451Barbra Teater 6.2.14 Narrative Therapy 455Stephen Madigan 6.2.15 Person-Centred Practice 459Ali Gardner 6.2.16 Psychodynamic Theory: The Essential Elements 463Jack Nathan 6.2.17 Signs of Safety 466Joe Smeeton 6.2.18 Social Behaviour and Network Therapy 469Joy Barlow 6.2.19 Social Constructionism 473Derek Jones 6.2.20 Social Pedagogy 477Mark Smith 6.2.21 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) 480Barbra Teater 6.2.22 Strengths-Based/Resilience Theory 484Aisha Hutchinson 6.2.23 Systems Approaches 488Joe Smeeton 6.2.24 Task-Centred Practice 492Peter Marsh Legislation and Related Matters Index 497 Name Index 499 Subject Index 511

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Book SynopsisAll the world's criminal justice systems need to undertake direct work with people who have come into their care or are under their supervision as a result of criminal offences. Typically, this is organized in penal and correctional services in custody in prisons, or in the community, supervised by services such as probation. Bringing together international experts, this book is the go-to source for students, researchers, and practitioners in criminal justice, looking for a comprehensive and authoritative summary of available knowledge in the field.Covering a variety of contexts, settings, needs, and approaches, and drawing on theory and practice, this Companion brings together over 90 entries, offering readers concise and definitive overviews of a range of key contemporary issues on working with offenders. The book is split into thematic sections and includes coverage of: Theories and models for working with offenders Policy contexts of Trade Review"Giving those who offend the opportunity, the resources, and the support to become better people has always seemed the most ethical of penal aims, but in insecure and turbulent times it has invariably been the hardest to defend and sustain. Historically, not all that has been done in rehabilitation’s name has been wise, kind, or effective and it has long needed the sort of critical friends it finds here to ensure that in both theory and practice it is aligned with human rights and goes beyond merely meeting criminogenic needs. Never before have the philosophical, political, and empirical arguments in its favour – and the numerous unresolved tensions in debate about them – been brought together as comprehensibly as they are in this welcome collection. It sets out all the models of good practice and identifies the contexts and cultures in which they are likely to thrive. It faces up squarely to the moral and practical challenges that champions of rehabilitation will always face, including the new technological ones. It makes a better world possible." Mike Nellis, Emeritus Professor of Criminal and Community Justice, University of Strathclyde, UK "Providing effective rehabilitation is a critically important function of the criminal justice system. Significant advances have been made but are hard won, and require careful attention to matching interventions to needs. At the same time, reforms are often compromised by political considerations and resource constraints. This admirable collection by a range of leading scholars and practitioners provides the reader with an up-to-date map and assessment of contemporary theories and practices to help them navigate this complex area, and understand how to choose or implement effective solutions." Dr Stuart Ross, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia "This collection of essays brings together an impressive group of authors to push forward knowledge and thinking on processes of desistance and rehabilitation." Stephen Farrall, Research Professor in Criminology, College of Business, Law and the Social Sciences, University of Derby, UK "The history of punishing crime is intimately tied to the concept of rehabilitation – or the process and potential of reforming people who break the law into law-abiding citizens. Across time and place, academics and practitioners have debated if rehabilitation through criminal justice interventions is possible and whether it ought to be one of the core goals of punishment. The Routledge Companion to Rehabilitative Work in Criminal Justice provides a fresh international and cross-disciplinary look at these questions, considering rehabilitation and desistance from the perspective of researchers, practitioners, and people experiencing criminal justice contact." Michelle Phelps, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Minnesota (Twin Cities), USA Table of Contents1. An Introduction to The Routledge Companion to Rehabilitative Work in Criminal Justice; SECTION ONE: THEORIES AND MODELS FOR WORKING WITH OFFENDERS; 2. Conceptualising Rehabilitation: Four forms, two models, one process and a plethora of challenges; 3. Promoting inclusion and citizenship? Selective reflections on the recent history of the policy and practice of rehabilitation in England and Wales; 4. Should there be a right to rehabilitation?; 5. Human Rights and Rehabilitative Work in Criminal Justice; 6. Retribution and Rehabilitation: Taking Punishment Seriously in a Humane Society; 7. Restorative Justice: A different approach to working with offenders and with those whom they have harmed; 8. The Evidence-based Approach to Correctional Rehabilitation: Current status of the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) Model of Offender Rehabilitation; 9. An overview of the Good Lives Model: Theory and evidence; 10. Diversifying desistance research; 11. Doing justice to desistance narratives12. Therapeutic jurisprudence and rehabilitation; SECTION TWO: POLICY CONTEXTS AND CULTURES; 13. The ‘Transforming Rehabilitation’ agenda in England and Wales: implications of privatisation; 14. The Rehabilitative Prison: an oxymoron, or an opportunity to radically reform the way we do punishment?; 15. Rehabilitation and re-entry in Scandinavia; 16. Using technology and digitally enabled approaches to support desistance; 17. Prisons, personal development and austerity; SECTION THREE: ASSESSMENT PRACTICE; Chapter 18. Risk and need assessment: Development, critics and a realist approach; 19. A critical review of risk assessment policy and practice since the 1990s; 20. The promises and perils of gender-responsivity: Risk, incarceration, and rehabilitation; 21. Risk and need assessment in youth justice: key challenges; 22. Pre-sentence reports: constructing the subject of punishment and rehabilitation; SECTION FOUR: DIRECT WORK WITH OFFENDERS; 23. Examining community supervision officers’ skills and behaviours: A review of strategies for identifying the inner-workings of face-to-face supervision sessions; 24. Motivational Interviewing: Application to Practice in a Probation Context; 25. Trauma-informed practices with youth in criminal justice settings; 26. Building social capital to encourage desistance: Lessons from a veteran-specific project; 27. Working with veterans and addressing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; 28. Prosocial Modelling; 29. Core Correctional Practices: The Role of the Working Alliance in Offender Rehabilitation; 30. Gut Check: Turning Experience into Knowledge; 31. Applications of Psychotherapy in Statutory Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programmes: Challenging the Dominance of Cognitive Behavioural Models; 32. Arts-based interventions in the justice system; 33. The use of sport to promote desistance from crime: lessons from across the prison estate; 34. Violent Offenders: Contemporary issues in Risk Assessment, Treatment and Management; 35. Effective approaches to working with sex offenders; 36. ‘Five-minute interventions’ in prison: rehabilitative conversations with offenders; 37. The benefits of mindfulness-based interventions in the criminal justice system: a review of the evidence; 38. Mentoring in the Justice System; 39. The contribution of ex-service users: An Analysis of the Life and Death of a Peer Mentor Employment Rehabilitation Programme; 40. Co-producing outcomes with service users in the penal system; 41. Victim-focused Work with offenders; SECTION FIVE: RESETTLEMENT; Chapter 42. Preparing prisoners for release: Current and recurrent challenges; 43. Prisoner Reentry in the United States; 44. Post-release residential supervision; 45. The Health Needs of People Leaving Prison: A New Horizon to Address; Chapter 46. Rights, Advocacy and Transformation; 47. Strengths-Based Reentry and Resettlement; 48. The Role of Third Sector Organisations in Supporting Resettlement and Reintegration; SECTION SIX: APPLICATION TO SPECIFIC GROUPS; 49. More Sinned against than Sinning: Women’s pathways into crime and criminalisation; 50. What Works with Female Offenders? A UK Perspective; 51. Gender-Responsive Approaches for Women in the United States; 52. Women’s experiences of the criminal justice system; 53. Working with Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in the Penal System; 54. ‘Race’, Rehabilitation and Offender Management; 55. Hamlet’s Dilemma: Racialization, agency, and the barriers to black men’s desistance; 56. Applications of risk prediction technologies in criminal justice: The nexus of race and digitised control; 57. Cultural competency in community corrections; 58. Responding to youth offending: historical and current developments in practice; 59. Youth Justice in Wales; 60. ‘Rights-Based’ and ‘Children and Young People First’ Approaches to Youth Justice; 61. Effective supervision of young offenders; 62. Working with young people in prison; 63 Prevention Work with Young People; 64. Realising the potential of community reparation for young offenders; 65. Foreign national prisoners: Precarity and deportability as obstacles to rehabilitation; 66. End of life in prison: challenges for prisons, staff and prisoners; 67. Older Prisoners: A Challenge for Correctional Services; 68. The role of offenders’ family links in offender rehabilitation; 69. The Impact of Imprisonment on Families; SECTION SEVEN: SECTION SEVEN: CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE; 70. Approaches to working with young people: encouraging compliance; 71. Compliance during community-based penal supervision; 72. The Impact of adjudications and discipline; 73. Electronic monitoring and rehabilitation; 74. Integrated offender management and rehabilitation for adult offenders in England and Wales; SECTION EIGHT: THE MANY HATS OF PROBATION: PRACTICE ETHOS AND PRACTITIONERS’ PERSPECTIVES; 75. Probation worker identities: responding to change and turbulence in community rehabilitation; 76. Probation values in England and Wales: can they survive Transforming Rehabilitation?; 77. Probation and Parole - Shaping Principles and Practices in the Early 21st Century: A US Perspective; 78. How practitioners conceptualise quality: A UK Perspective; 79. The balancing act of probation supervision: The roles and philosophies of probation officers in the evidence-based practice era; 80. Innovations to transform probation supervision: An examination of experiences across eleven US agencies; SECTION NINE: LIVED EXPERIENCES FROM THE LENS OF INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND PRACTITIONERS; 81. Experiencing community-based supervision: the pains of probation; 82. Experiencing Probation: Results from the Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) Demonstration Field Experiment: US Perspective; 83. Pain, Harm and Punishment; SECTION TEN: THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EVIDENCE BASE; 84. Features of Effective Prison-based Programmes for Reducing Recidivism; 85. Performance Measure in Community Corrections: Measuring Effective Supervision Practices with Existing Agency Data; 86. Visual methods and Probation Practice; 87. Evaluating practice: Observation methods; 88. Evaluating Women’s Programmes; 89. Group programmes with offenders; 90. Evaluating Group Programmes: A Question of Design?; 91. The Lost Narrative in Carceral Settings: Evaluative Practices and Methods to Improve Process and Outcomes Within Institutions; 92. Probation research, evidence and policy: the British experience

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Book SynopsisThis book examines issues across the lifespan of transgender and nonbinary individuals whilst synthesizing conceptual work, empirical evidence, pedagogical content, educational experiences, and the voices of transgender and nonbinary individuals. It highlights the resilience and resistance of transgender and nonbinary individuals and communities to challenge narratives relying on one-dimensional perspectives of risk and tragic lives. While there is currently unprecedented visibility and increasing support, members of these communities still face shockingly high rates of violence, victimization, unemployment, discrimination, and family rejection. Significant need for services and support coupled with social, clinical, and medical service systems ill-equipped to provide culturally responsive care illustrates the critical need for quality education and training of educators, practitioners, and service providers in best practices of working with members of the transgender Trade Review"This book captures a depth and breadth of knowledge, practice and skill that should be required for all social work students and practitioners. It serves as an outstanding model of centering lived experiences, both in theory and in practice, and I cannot wait to refer people to it!" — Eli R. Green, CSES, The Transgender Training Institute, USA"An extensive chronicle of the systems of oppression baked into our current structures and the everyday discrimination experienced by transgender and nonbinary communities. This work does justice to communities’ resistance in the face of this oppression and provides actionable anti-oppressive solutions for change. By co-creating knowledge with transgender and nonbinary authors, this book maximizes the impact it will have on the world." — Kimberly Bender, University of Denver, USA"Once in a while a new book is published that opens your mind, and introduces you to new ideas, new concepts and new ways of practicing. Grounded in the most recent research and thinking about trans and nonbinary people and written in a scholarly style, while remaining a text that can stimulate and encourage competent discussions and debate amongst scholars and students in the classroom, this is a book which every practitioner should not only have on their bookshelves, but one that they should actually read and incorporate into their practice." — Gerald Mallon, Hunter College, USA"An important work that rights a long-standing injustice in scholarship related to trans and nonbinary identities. With citations by pre-eminent scholars within the transgender community, it provides a rare authenticity while maintaining intellectual rigor. It references the work of the same experts that I turned to when I founded Trans Lifeline and embodies much of the spirit with which we did our work. For providers who honestly wish to engage in healing work in the transgender community I know of no better resource." — Greta Gustava Martela, Trans Lifeline founder, USATable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Introduction to Social Work and Health Care Practice with Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals and Communities. Introduction Part 2: Place, Joy and Self in Trans and Nonbinary Justice. Section 1: Health. 1. Transgender and Nonbinary Youth and Access to Medical Care. 2. Transgender and Nonbinary Adults and Access to Medical Care. 3. Best Practices in Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for Transgender and Nonbinary People. 4. Affirming and Inclusive Mental Health Care for Transgender and Nonbinary Young People. 5. Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care for Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals. Section 2: Areas of Practice. 6. Substance Use and Transgender Nonbinary Populations: Towards Inclusive Prevention and Service Provision. 7. Understanding and Working with Transgender/Nonbinary Older Adults. 8. Trans/Nonbinary Individuals and Homelessness. 9. Working with Transgender and Nonbinary Youth in the Child Welfare System. Section 3: Coming Out and Family. 10. Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Youth in their Coming Out Process. 11. Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Adults in Their Coming Out Processes. 12. Supporting Caregivers and Families of Transgender and Nonbinary Youth. 13. Trans and Nonbinary Parenting. Section 4: Relationships and Sexuality. 14. Sex and Relationship Therapy with Trans and Nonbinary Individuals. 15. Trans/Nonbinary Sexualities and Prioritizing Pleasure. 16. Exploring Trans/Nonbinary Intimate Partner Violence: What to Know to Create Inclusive Spaces and Services. Section 5: Communities. 17. Transgender and Nonbinary Youth Empowerment. 18. TNB Affirming Policy: Current Landscape, Issues, and Change Practices. 19. Trans and Nonbinary Leadership and Civic Engagement. 20. Conducting Community-Based Participatory Research with Transgender/Nonbinary Individuals and Communities. 21. Creating Safe Spaces: Digital as an Enabling Environment for TNB People. Section 6: Multiply Marginalized Identities and Populations. 22. Centering Trans/Nonbinary People of Color: Health Disparities, Resiliency, and Opportunities for Affirmative Clinical Practice. 23. At the Intersection of Trans and Disabled. 24. Trans/Nonbinary and the Religious, Secular, and Spiritual.

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Book SynopsisDisaster Mental Health Interventions uses DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and the latest research to help build disaster mental health intervention skills that will last a lifetime. Students and emerging professionals across the fields of mental health counseling, social work, school counseling, spiritual care, and emergency management will appreciate the accessible tone, level of detail, and emphasis on practice. Case studies and anecdotes from experienced professionals add an additional level of depth and interest for readers.Trade Review"Psychologists James Halpern and Karla Vermeulen, perhaps more than any others, have shaped the landscape of disaster mental health through their institute, program grants, publications, and the many hundreds of students who have studied with them. This book should be read by all students interested in helping survivors of disasters and investigators who hope to add to the growing research literature on the most effective interventions." Charles R. Figley, PhD, founding editor, Journal of Traumatic Stress and the Kurzweg Chair in Disaster Mental Health, Tulane University, New Orleans "James Halpern and Karla Vermeulen have written an excellent, comprehensive volume that makes a significant contribution to an increasingly important field. In clear, accessible prose, the authors provide a history and introduction to the field, and detailed, evidence-based guidance from which even seasoned practitioners will benefit. Based on their extensive experience and a deep understanding of the relevant literature, the authors tackle essential topics such as psychological first aid and occupational health issues for helpers. Disaster Mental Health Interventions is a well-organized textbook and a useful reference for those steeped in the field." Laurie Anne Pearlman, PhD, independent trauma consultantTable of Contents1. What Is Disaster Mental Health? 2. Describing Disasters 3. Typical Reactions 4. Early Interventions: Psychological First Aid 5. Early Interventions: Other Actions 6. Disaster Loss and Grief 7. Disaster’s Impact: Extreme Reactions 8. Children and Families 9. Vulnerable Populations 10. Cultural Competency 11. Practical Considerations and Self-Care for the Responder 12. Conclusions and New Directions

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive overview of mental health in rural America, with the goal of fostering urgently needed research and honest conversations about providing accessible, culturally competent mental health care to rural populations. Grounding the work is an explanation of the history and structure of rural mental health care, the culture of rural living among diverse groups, and the crucial A's and S: accountability, accessibility, acceptability, affordability, and stigma. The book then examines poverty, disaster mental health, ethics in rural mental health, and school counseling. It ends with practical information and treatments for two of the most common problems, suicide and substance abuse, and a brief exploration of collaborative possibilities in rural mental health care. Trade Review"This text covers all major aspects of mental health in rural America. It will be a valuable resource to undergraduate and graduate students and faculty focused on mental health services, as well as to program managers who are planning future services for rural areas."Ron Manderscheid, PhD, executive director, The National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors and The National Association for Rural Mental Health, adjunct professor, Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins UniversityTable of ContentsAbout the Author Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. What Defines Rural and Frontier, and Why Are They Important? 2. Rural Mental Health Policy and Parity 3. Obstacles to Treatment - The Four "A's" and an "S": Accessibility, Availability, Acceptability, Affordability, and Stigma 4. The Structure of Rural Mental Health Care: State, County, Town, Village. 5. Understanding the Culture of Rural Living 6. Agricultural Roots of Rurality 7. Disaster Mental Health 8. Poverty 9. Types of Mental Health Practitioners and Their Scopes of Practice 10. Treatment Philosophies and Models 11. Issues in Rural Practice 12. The 3 "R’s" of Schools in Rural Areas: Reassurance, Responsibility, and Resolution 13. Substance Abuse in Rural Areas 14. Suicide in Rural Areas 15. A Day in the Life of a Rural Mental Health Practitioner 16. The Rural Economy in Transition 17. Technological Innovations in Rural Mental Health Services 18. Looking Forward: Collaborative Possibilities Mental Health Organizations Recommended Reading Index

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men: The Trauma of Sexual Abuse is an indispensable go-to book for understanding male sexual victimization. It has become increasingly clear since the 1980s that men and boys, like women and girls, are sexually abused and assaulted in alarming numbers. Yet there have been few resources available to victims, their loved ones, or those trying to help them. Richard B. Gartner was in the vanguard of clinicians treating male sexual victimization and has written extensively about it, initially in professional papers, then in his landmark 1999 book for clinicians Betrayed as Boys: Psychodynamic Treatment of Sexually Abused Men, continuing with his 2005 work Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse. He has been a tireless teacher, clinician, and advocate for male victims of sexual abuse in the classroom, the lecture hall, and of course the consulting room as well as in newspaper, televiTrade Review"Men’s lives are complicated, despite stereotypes to the contrary. Recognizing and making sense of the challenges faced by male survivors of sexual abuse requires even more complex thinking. We’re very fortunate that Richard Gartner and a who’s who of experts have shared their insights – and the voices of many men they’ve worked with – in order to help professionals better understand and serve these men. This book is a must-read for therapists, lawyers, clergy, and anyone who spends time with male survivors."-Andrew P. Smiler, Ph.D., Board President, MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization; Past President, Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity, Division 51, American Psychological Association; author, Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy."Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men: The Trauma of Sexual Abuse is a chorus of voices, coming from a range of perspectives, on the oft-misunderstood topic of men who have been sexually abused. Covering neurobiological, medical, psychological, empirical, diversity and first person perspectives, it offers practical and evidence-based information that will be a lifesaver for men who have survived abuse. This book is a "must read" for every therapist working with such men."-Ronald F. Levant, Ed.D., M.B.A., A.B.P.P., Professor of Psychology, University of Akron; Former President, American Psychological Association; co-editor, The Psychology of Men and Masculinities, A New Psychology of Men, and New Psychotherapy for Men."Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men is a treasure trove of illuminating essays on the devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse on boys, and on the men they become. Approximately one in six men in our culture have been sexually abused as children. Authors from a variety of fields of expertise describe the effects of childhood sexual abuse on brain chemistry and structure, interpersonal distrust, distorted and fearful feelings about the body, issues of gender and sexual identity confusion on boys, and more. All of this is in the context of straitjacketing stereotypes that instruct men not to be vulnerable. Also exposed is the surrounding dark side our culture that has implicitly allowed abuse of boys, whether in the church, in sports, or as aspects of high-ranking privileged men’s customs. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the lives of men.The editor, Richard Gartner, PhD, was the first major mental health expert to document, and describe in detail, the high prevalence of sexual abuse of boys and its effects on them. His specialized treatment approaches are described in earlier books: Betrayed as Boys: Psychodynamic Treatment of Men Abused as Boys and Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse."-Elizabeth Howell, Ph.D., author, Understanding and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Relational Approach and The Dissociative Mind; co-editor, The Dissociative Mind in Psychoanalysis: Understanding and Working with Trauma."Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men: The Trauma of Sexual Abuse is an essential and incisive compendium. Integrating multiple perspectives, this book addresses the full implications of male sexual abuse: its emotional, physiological, and legal aftermath. The contributing authors achieve this with depth, wisdom, and compassion. We must thank Gartner for continuing to awaken us to this trauma, and for releasing these men from the shadows."-Sue Grand, Ph.D., author, The Reproduction of Evil: A Clinical and Cultural Perspective and The Hero in the Mirror: From Fear to Fortitude."Public and professional recognition of male sexual abuse did not come into view until the 1980s. Dr. Gartner changed that and continues to do so. He has written a number of books on male sexual abuse and now, by means of this book and its cohort volume (Healing Sexually Betrayed Men and Boys: Treatment for Sexual abuse, Assault, and Trauma), we have a much better understanding of male sexual victimization.Gartner does a masterful job of gathering mental health professionals of various backgrounds, plus academics, survivors, attorneys, and a physician to contribute to this edited book. The chapters provide clinical examples and personal vignettes. Together, these give a wide-ranging picture of male sexual victimization. A broad range of topics is considered: historical, biological, medical, institutional and cultural effects and issues related to exploitation and sexuality (including trafficking in adolescent boys), sexual interests and compulsions, and sexual dysfunctions.Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men will impact how male sexual victimization is socially and personally understood and clinically and legally addressed. This book is a compulsory read for all those who want to understand the sexual victimization of boys and men."-Judith L. Alpert, Ph.D., Professor of Applied Psychology and Former Co-Director, Trauma and Violence Transdisciplinary Studies Program, New York University; Professor and Consultant, New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis."Men’s lives are complicated, despite stereotypes to the contrary. Recognizing and making sense of the challenges faced by male survivors of sexual abuse requires even more complex thinking. We’re very fortunate that Richard Gartner and a who’s who of experts have shared their insights – and the voices of many men they’ve worked with – in order to help professionals better understand and serve these men. This book is a must-read for therapists, lawyers, clergy, and anyone who spends time with male survivors."-Andrew P. Smiler, Ph.D., Board President, MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization; Past President, Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity, Division 51, American Psychological Association; author, Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy."Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men: The Trauma of Sexual Abuse is a chorus of voices, coming from a range of perspectives, on the oft-misunderstood topic of men who have been sexually abused. Covering neurobiological, medical, psychological, empirical, diversity and first person perspectives, it offers practical and evidence-based information that will be a lifesaver for men who have survived abuse. This book is a "must read" for every therapist working with such men."-Ronald F. Levant, Ed.D., M.B.A., A.B.P.P., Professor of Psychology, University of Akron; Former President, American Psychological Association; co-editor, The Psychology of Men and Masculinities, A New Psychology of Men, and New Psychotherapy for Men."Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men is a treasure trove of illuminating essays on the devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse on boys, and on the men they become. Approximately one in six men in our culture have been sexually abused as children. Authors from a variety of fields of expertise describe the effects of childhood sexual abuse on brain chemistry and structure, interpersonal distrust, distorted and fearful feelings about the body, issues of gender and sexual identity confusion on boys, and more. All of this is in the context of straitjacketing stereotypes that instruct men not to be vulnerable. Also exposed is the surrounding dark side our culture that has implicitly allowed abuse of boys, whether in the church, in sports, or as aspects of high-ranking privileged men’s customs. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the lives of men.The editor, Richard Gartner, PhD, was the first major mental health expert to document, and describe in detail, the high prevalence of sexual abuse of boys and its effects on them. His specialized treatment approaches are described in earlier books: Betrayed as Boys: Psychodynamic Treatment of Men Abused as Boys and Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse."-Elizabeth Howell, Ph.D., author, Understanding and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Relational Approach and The Dissociative Mind; co-editor, The Dissociative Mind in Psychoanalysis: Understanding and Working with Trauma."Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men: The Trauma of Sexual Abuse is an essential and incisive compendium. Integrating multiple perspectives, this book addresses the full implications of male sexual abuse: its emotional, physiological, and legal aftermath. The contributing authors achieve this with depth, wisdom, and compassion. We must thank Gartner for continuing to awaken us to this trauma, and for releasing these men from the shadows."-Sue Grand, Ph.D., author, The Reproduction of Evil: A Clinical and Cultural Perspective and The Hero in the Mirror: From Fear to Fortitude."Public and professional recognition of male sexual abuse did not come into view until the 1980s. Dr. Gartner changed that and continues to do so. He has written a number of books on male sexual abuse and now, by means of this book and its cohort volume (Healing Sexually Betrayed Men and Boys: Treatment for Sexual abuse, Assault, and Trauma), we have a much better understanding of male sexual victimization.Gartner does a masterful job of gathering mental health professionals of various backgrounds, plus academics, survivors, attorneys, and a physician to contribute to this edited book. The chapters provide clinical examples and personal vignettes. Together, these give a wide-ranging picture of male sexual victimization. A broad range of topics is considered: historical, biological, medical, institutional and cultural effects and issues related to exploitation and sexuality (including trafficking in adolescent boys), sexual interests and compulsions, and sexual dysfunctions.Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men will impact how male sexual victimization is socially and personally understood and clinically and legally addressed. This book is a compulsory read for all those who want to understand the sexual victimization of boys and men."-Judith L. Alpert, Ph.D., Professor of Applied Psychology and Former Co-Director, Trauma and Violence Transdisciplinary Studies Program, New York University; Professor and Consultant, New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis."Gartner – who works at the William Alanson White Institute, and therefore belongs firmly to the interpersonal-cultural schoool of psychoanalysis, in which I myself trained many years ago, which explains my sympathy for Gartner - coordinates the contributions of many authors on the different and intertwined facets of the problem, including many reports of the survivors themselves. Some of the authors are themselves survivors. "-Marco Bacciagaluppi, M.D., The American Journal of PsychoanalysisTable of ContentsIntroduction Richard B. Gartner PART I SEXUALLY ABUSED MEN AND THEIR CHALLENGES 1 Effects of sexual abuse and assault on boys and men Richard B. Gartner 2 The Bristlecone Project: portraits of courage David Lisak PART II RESEARCH, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICAL TREATMENT 3 The sexually abused man's relationship with his physician Frank Spinelli 4 Building knowledge for recovery: contemporary research on the long-term effects of child sexual abuse on men Scott D. Easton 5 Neurobiology, trauma, and dissociation: from basic science to clinical relevance Grant H. Brenner 6 Brain circuits, brain apps, cultural software and the inner worlds of sexually abused males: a new framework for understanding, healing and happiness James W. Hopper PART III INSTITUTIONAL AND CULTURAL EFFECTS 7 Sociocultural considerations in psychotherapy with male survivors of sexual abuse Ernesto Mujica 8 Interpersonal and institutional dissociation in the sexual abuse of boys William Burmester 9 When predatory priests become sexually abusing "Fathers" Richard B. Gartner PART IV EXPLOITATION AND SEXUALITY 10 Commercial sexual exploitation of boys and adolescent males Steven L. Procopio 11 Beyond the gay/straight binary: gender and/or sexually diverse male survivors Jim Struve, Howard Fradkin, and Lee Beckstead 12 Sexual aftereffects in male survivors of childhood sexual abuse: orientation confusion, compulsions, kinky sexual interests, and dysfunctions Joe Kort

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Book SynopsisAs a social worker, theory can offer meaningful ways to better understand and support the people you work with. However, sometimes it can be challenging to connect the theories learned about in class and training, with the complex real-life situations encountered as a practitioner.Applying Social Work Theory: A Journal is an innovative tool for learning and applying social work theory to practice. Designed to be written in, this unique journal encourages more active and creative engagement with theory in three parts: Part I introduces twelve of the most common theories covered on social work courses, with case studies to illustrate how these can be applied Part II demonstrates how you can apply multiple theories to three complex case studies from social work practice Part III offers guidance on writing your own case studies based on your practice placementEach chapter starts with a short and accessible summary of the theory and th

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Book SynopsisPractitioners working within the people professions have a legal and moral responsibility to promote equality wherever possible. This insightful book from a leading author provides a lucid guide to the complexities of inequality, and offers a sound foundation for practice that makes a positive contribution to equality, social justice and empowerment. Now in its fourth edition, this highly successful text challenges oversimplified approaches to tackling discrimination and oppression. It combines an impressive blend of theoretical analysis and practice insights, all conveyed in the accessible and engaging style which has earned Neil Thompson his sterling reputation in the field. With a clear exposition of a coherent theory base that does justice to the multi-level and multi-dimensional nature of discrimination, Promoting Equality is essential reading for students and practitioners within the helping professions, and managers and supervisors across the public, private and voluntaryTrade ReviewThe works of Neil Thompson on anti-discriminatory practice, anti-oppression and equality have become well-known and highly respected standard reading. * Paul Williams, British Journal of Social Work (of the first edition) *It is aimed at a variety of health and social care professionals and provides a thorough grounding in the theories and practices around discrimination and oppression. * Care and Health (of the second edition) *Table of ContentsList of Figures Foreword by Professor Audrey Mullender Preface to the Fourth Edition About the Author Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Equality and Diversity in Context 2 Theoretical Foundations 3 Power 4 Discrimination and Oppression 5 Health and the Medicalization of Inequality 6 Learning from the Past 7 The Organizational Context 8 Conclusion: Strategies for Promoting Equality Glossary References

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Book SynopsisAssessment is a core component of social work. Since first publication, Assessment in Social Work has provided students and practitioners with a clear overview of the complex issues they face and a map of the theory they need to draw on in order to conduct thorough, effective and meaningful assessments. New to this Edition:- Updated and revised chapter on Signs of Safety/Strengths in light of recent research and guidance- Coverage of recording and sharing information included throughout the text- Added coverage of confidentiality and inter-agency workingUpdated material in light of the Mental Capacity Act- More material on Cultural differences throughout- Updated legislation and professional guidance throughout Refreshed and updated examples thought-out the text- A more detailed outline of the different national perspectives within the UKTrade ReviewAssessment in Social Work is already a core text on our social work courses here in Trinity College Dublin. This four edition includes new chapters on systems theory and spirituality adding extra depth to an already rich text. I cannot recommend it highly enough as an essential resource for social work students and new graduates. * Trish Walsh, School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin *This superb 4th edition ranks among the few 'must have' books for students, academics and practitioners. Its thoughtful and imaginative approach to complex issues is outstanding. * Bernard Moss, Emeritus Professor of Social Work Education and Spirituality Staffordshire University, UK *I am delighted to see a fourth edition of one of my favourite social work textbooks. * Sally Holland, Director, CASCADE Children's Social care Research and Development Centre, Cardiff University, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Assessment in the 21st Century 2. Anti-Oppressive Practice 3. Effective Assessment Processes 4. Selecting a Map 5. A Satellite Map: Systems Approaches 6. A Map of the Ocean: Psychodynamic Approaches 7. An Ordnance Survey Map: Behavioral Approaches 8. A Handy Tourist Map: The Task-Centered Approach 9. An Explorer Map: Strengths-based Approaches 10. Assessment in Childrens' Services 11. Assessment in Adults' Services 12. A Map of the Universe: Spiritual Approaches Conclusion

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Book SynopsisBe an agent of positive change with a rewarding career in social work Social workers are trained to address major social issues and provide therapeutic services for children, youth, and families. Becoming a Social Worker for Dummies will introduce you to this empowering profession and teach you about the fulfilling career paths that focus on improving community and society. Learn what skills you need to be prepared to work in the field, and discover how you can enter a role that allows you to make a positive difference working with individuals, groups, organizations, systems, and even whole countries. Embark on a career that's satisfying, engaging, and financially soundRead about the different kinds of social work jobs available and pick the right path for youLearn how social work differs from other helping professions and bust common myths Get started on your journey toward working for equity and justice in your communityThis clear, simple Dummies guide is for anyone who wants to learTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Social Work 5 Chapter 1: Seeing What Social Work Is All About 7 Chapter 2: Studying for a Career in Social Work and Choosing a Specialty 25 Chapter 3: Looking at the Helping Side of Social Work 47 Chapter 4: Navigating Race, Class, and Inequality Issues 67 Chapter 5: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Individuals 87 Chapter 6: Empowering Other Vulnerable Populations 105 Part 2: Exploring the Various Specialties in Social Work 127 Chapter 7: Assisting with Mental Health and Wellness 129 Chapter 8: Providing Trauma-Informed Care 149 Chapter 9: Helping People Overcome Substance Use and Addiction 171 Chapter 10: Adding Support in Health-Care Settings 197 Chapter 11: Working with Kids in Schools 211 Chapter 12: Community Organizing, Development, and Activism 235 Chapter 13: Enhancing Leadership Roles in Organizations 253 Chapter 14: Going Broad with Global Social Work 267 Part 3: Life in the Trenches 287 Chapter 15: Starting Your Life as a Social Worker 289 Chapter 16: Facing Tough Situations 303 Chapter 17: Exploring Professional Development 321 Part 4: The Part of Tens 333 Chapter 18: Ten Famous, Fabulous Social Workers 335 Chapter 19: Ten Jobs You Didn’t Know Social Workers Could Do 341 Chapter 20: Ten Ways You Can Take Care of Yourself as a Social Worker 347 Index 357

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Book SynopsisKate Wilson is Professor Emeritus of Social Work, University of Nottingham. Gillian Ruch is Senior Lecturer in Social Work Studies, University of Southampton. Mark Lymbery is Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Nottingham. Andrew Cooper is Professor of Social Work, University of East London and the Tavistock Clinic, London. Each author has wide experience of social work education and helping students to integrate learning into their practice.Trade Review"This is a book that every social work student, as well as more experienced practitioners, should read and keep dipping into. As always, managers will also benefit, not least in order to remember where they came from." - Professional Social Work "This large book (760 pages) covers all aspects of social work and is an ideal tool for students and learning assessors alike… I would suggest that the book would be a useful tool for any social work professional to pick up and use to gather specific information as it is user friendly and covers all aspects of modern social work." - RostrumTable of ContentsContributors to this book Preface Guided tour Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 - Relationship-based and Reflective Approaches for Contemporary Social Work PracticeChapter 2 - Modern Social Work in Context: Policy, Politics and OrganisationsChapter 3 – Contemporary Challenges : social work in the twenty-first centuryPart One: Understanding social workChapter 4 - The Development of Social Work: Key Themes and Critical DebatesChapter 5 - The values and politics of social work practice Chapter 6 - Social Work Knowledge and Practice Chapter 7 - Human Development through the LifespanChapter 8 - Law and Social WorkChapter 9 - Understanding and using research in social work practicePart Two: Practice skills and practice theoriesChapter 10 - Assessment in Social Work Practice Chapter 11 - Communication Skills Chapter 12 - Planning and InterveningChapter 13 - Inter-professional WorkingChapter 14 – User Involvement Chapter 15 - Informal family carersPart Three: Social work in relationship-based practice with user groupsChapter 16 – Social Work with children and familiesChapter 17 – Social Work with Adults: policy and practice Chapter 18 – Social Work With Young Offenders Chapter 19 – Social Work with Disabled Children and Adults Chapter 20 – Social Work with adults with mental health problems Chapter 21 - Social Work and Drug UseChapter 22 – Social Work with Vulnerable Older People Bibliography glossary Index

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Book SynopsisWhen Maggie''s latest placement arrives on her doorstep, it is clear that Sean, Dougie and their big sister Mary have been through unspeakable traumas in their short lives. Violent and malnourished, the siblings have been left to fend for themselves by their drug-addicted parents. Maggie must use all of her skills and experience as a foster carer to help these damaged siblings to learn to be children again. With much love, care and patience, their behaviour gradually starts to improve and social services start looking for a forever family for them. But alarm bells start to ring when Maggie meets the couple who have been matched to adopt the siblings. It is clear that they''re looking for the perfect, ready-made family, and they''re not going to get it with these vulnerable brothers and sister. Despite raising her concerns with social services, Maggie is powerless to prevent the adoption from going ahead and she must put aside her own fears to help the siblings settle in with

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Book SynopsisThree-year-old Lexie, five-year-old Amelie and thirteen-year-old Leo come to Maggie after Leo confesses to a teacher that his mother''s addiction problems and her latest violent relationship has left him as the sole carer to his younger sisters. Maggie welcomes the three children into her home, and is touched by the gentle care Leo shows to the two little girls. It is clear that Lexie and Amelie adore their big brother, and rely on him for comfort and reassurance. But Leo has experienced the neglect and abuse of his mother and her partner for far longer than his sisters, and is struggling with an eating disorder and showing signs of OCD.When Social Services begin to look at adoptive families for the children, Maggie is horrified when they suggest that the two angelic little girls will have a much better chance of being adopted without their damaged older brother. Knowing the impact that losing his sisters forever will have on vulnerable Leo, they face the ultimate di

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this celebrated book by two of the world's leading researchers in social work introduces readers to the main theories, theorists and perspectives that contribute to the debate on social work theory and social work methods. It brings together some outstanding international researchers in social work to challenge the reader to critically question how they think about social work.The new edition includes a focus on the psychosocial perspective, with three new chapters on:- Cognitive behavioural approaches- Attachment theory and psychoanalytic social work- Ecological approachesEach chapter allows the reader to relate the theories and methods discussed to their own personal experiences. This reader friendly book includes student questions, glossaries and recommended reading so that students and practitioners can reappraise and expand the knowledge they have learned.This book will be valTrade ReviewPraise for the first edition: ′An excellent book that provides a good deal of valuable material to stimulate debate and to alert readers of the need to engage more critically with the wider world in which social work is located. Professor Keith Popple, Professor of Social Work, London South Bank University This edition has retained the feeling of difference that came with the original and thus makes an alternative contribution to this genre of social work texts. It challenges its social worker readership to step outside familiar frameworks and discourse and to travel with the contributors through wider academic scenery and both recapture old connections and inform some new possibilities. It is a modern text, exploring a vast historical panorama, which successfully fuses theories of explanation with methods of intervention, enabling the reader to think about where today’s theoretically informed social work practice has come from. -- Dr. Wulf LivingstonTable of ContentsIntroduction - Mel Gray and Stephen A. Webb PART ONE: THEORISTS Jurgen Habermas - Stan Houston Anthony Giddens - Harry Ferguson Pierre Bourdieu - Paul Michael Garrett Michel Foucault - Jason Powell Judith Butler - Brid Featherstone and Lorraine Green PART TWO: THEORIES Attachment theory - David Howe Feminist social work - Joan Orme Critical social work - Mel Gray and Stephen A. Webb Structural social work - Kate Murray and Steven Hick Multiculturalism - Purnima Sundar and Mylan Ly Neoliberalism - Sue Penna and Martin O′Brien Postmodern social work - Barbara Fawcett PART THREE: PERSPECTIVES FOR PRACTICE Cognitive-behavioural approach - Eric L. Garland and A. Bruce Thyer Ecological approach - Fred Besthorn Social network analysis - Deirdre Kirke Ethnography - Jerry Floersch, Jeffrey Longhofer and Megan Nordquest Schwaille Ethnomethodology - Gerald de Montigny Discourse and reflexivity - Sue White Evidence-based practice - Debbie Plath Ways of knowing - Ian Shaw

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Book SynopsisThis book provides essential knowledge and skills to address all the new social work education requirements for placements and practice learning. It will help you successfully passyour compulsory social work placement whilst meeting the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for Social Workers anddevelopingtheir professional practice. Giving examples of the PCF plus clear exercises, strategies and tips, the book: -Introduces your students to social work in the context of contemporary reforms. -Takes youthrough each stage of the new placement structure explaining supervision, reflective practice and critical thinking in social work. -Addresses trouble shooting and problem solving on placement. -Helps youprepare for complex casework with individuals, families, groups and communities; address risk in social work; and engage with diverse groups and communities. By using thisbook, you'll be armed with the tools you needto get the moTrade ReviewThis is a very accessible book which I believe clearly outlines many of the situations and experiences which a student encounters and which can contribute to their learning. -- Karen HillisonThis timely book will be a godsend to both students and practice educators studying or new to the role. Thorough examination of the practice learning process peppered with reference links and reflective activities makes this an engaging and accessible text. Thoroughly recommended! -- Donna JonesI feel this an excellent book which gives the student a step-by-step guide to Practice Learning and all the areas they need to know about undertaking a Placement. I like how the author included young people′s views. This book will also be very useful to new and experienced Practice Educators. -- Elaine FlynnTable of ContentsThe Idea of Social Work: A Brief Introduction The New Professional Capabilities Framework and Revised Placement Structure Planning and Beginning your Placement Understanding Values and Ethics Translating Values and Ethics into Practice Assessment and Evidencing your Practice Learning Introducing Risk in the Context of Social Work Practice Learning Using Supervision, Reflective Practice and Critical Thinking Understanding Problem Solving Getting Ready for Professional Practice

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Book SynopsisThe English legal system in the area of social work with children and families can be bewildering and complex and it is vital therefore that any textbook on the subject uses case law, case studies and research to critically-engage social workers and students alike. This book does just that - by examining, and putting into clear practical context, the current law and policy relating to social work with children and families. A guide for both students on placement as well as Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) entering their first roles within children and families teams, Practical Child Law for Social Workers is essential reading for a fast-paced and complex area of social work.Table of ContentsRights Responsibilities Relationships Participation Support Protection Substitute Care Permanence Independence Cooperation

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Book Synopsis'This book is a gift for anyone teaching PSHE whether they are new to the profession or experienced practitioners. Sound pedagogical discussion is combined with practical advice to ensure lessons are relevant, meet the needs of learners and allow sensitive issues to be explored in a safe and supportive way.' -Liz Griffiths, Lead Assessor, National PSHE CPD Programme Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEe) is a challenging subject and when well taught, of great value. Drawing from theory and practice in education, health and welfare it encompasses sensitive issues, such as relationships, drugs, safety, and bullying, and is influenced by political concerns of the day such as childhood obesity and the health of the economy. This book, written for those training to teach and early career primary teachers, provides clear guidance on how to tackle sensitive issues and informed ideas to help you to develop into a confident PSHE educTrade Review′This up-to-date book is a welcome addition to the literature on PSHEE. The comprehensive content is thoroughly researched and theoretically sound. Throughout the text the reader is invited to engage with pertinent issues to stimulate their thinking. It will be useful to those engaged in academic study and classroom practitioners alike.′ -- Jenny Byrne′This book is a gift for anyone teaching PSHE whether they are new to the profession or experienced practitioners. Sound pedagogical discussion is combined with practical advice to ensure lessons are relevant, meet the needs of learners and allow sensitive issues to be explored in a safe and supportive way.′ -- Liz GriffithsThis book will really help my students to understand why we learn what we do in the module. All the principles are all brought together in one place. It will support my teaching and the students’ learning. So I am really, really delighted. -- Dr Sally RobinsonTable of ContentsIntroduction Part One Understanding effective practice in PSHE education Understanding school ethos - What is taught and what is caught? Understanding how to start where children are Understanding emotional development and emotional intelligence Understanding the pedagogy of PSHE education Understanding how to select PSHE education teaching material and resources Part Two Understanding safety and risk education Understanding Sex and Relationships Education Understanding how to address bullying behaviour in PSHE education Understanding medicine and drug education Understanding personal finance education Part Three Understanding assessment in PSHE education Appendix 1: PSHE education and safeguarding Appendix 2: PSHE education and the school policy framework Appendix 3: ′Little alien′ - photocopiable activity plan

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Book SynopsisIn this clear and systematic book covering the both general practice concepts and theoretical insights, best-selling author Malcolm Payne shows you how to work with the main social work theories and practice techniques and pinpoint their strengths and limitations.Trade Review“With this book in hand, social work students and professionals have the best guide I have ever seen to explore and to apply social work theories.” Hans van Ewijk, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht“This is another excellent textbook from, arguably, the leading social work theorist in the UK. The presentation of current debates in social work theory as well as graphical representations makes it clear and accessible.” Lesley Deacon, University of Sunderland“This book will provide students and practitioners with an accessible introduction to a range of theory relevant to social work practice. It draws on a range of research evidence but synthesizes this in a way that will gives readers an easy access point into some complex areas of theory and practice. In the ‘things to think about’ section students and practitioners will find useful suggestions to help make the theory immediately relevant to their practice.” Autumn Roesch-Marsh, University of Edinburgh“This concise text will serve as a first stop for social work students and practitioners eager to learn about the most commonly used social work skills, theories, and methods.” Barbra Teater, City University of New York“Translating theories into the language of social work practice, Payne demonstrates how to use theory to tailor your approach to the individual, rather than treating every client the same.” Libor Musil, Masaryk UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: practice from social work theory First contact and engagement Assessment Communication, advice, information Counselling Resilience, risk, safeguarding Humanistic person-centred practice Mindfulness practice Strengths and solution-focused practice Narrative practice Psychodynamic relationship-based practice Attachment practice Task-centred practice Crisis practice Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) practice Motivational interviewing Advocacy, human rights and welfare rights Empowerment, anti-oppressive practice and power Groupwork Community work and macro practice Systems practice Critical and structural practice Ending and critical reflection Ecological and green practice Feminist practice

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Book SynopsisHow can we support children's and young people's mental wellbeing in a digital age? This essential guide for improving wellbeing offers practical ideas for parents/carers and professionals working with children.Table of ContentsForeword Preface 1. Digital Lives: Growing up in a Hi-tech World and Staying Mentally Healthy ~ Michelle Jayman 2. Pyramid Club: Building Skills for Healthy Friendships and Relationships in a Digital Age ~ Maddie Ohl 3. Supporting Children’s Healthy Socio-emotional Development Through Play: Book of Beasties – the Mental Wellness Card Game ~ Michelle Jayman and Phil Tottman 4. The School Counselling Partnership: Providing Support and Promoting Self-care for School Communities ~ Maddie Ohl and Toni Medcalf 5. The Breeze Project: Supporting Children and Young People Through Forest School ~ Lucy Tiplady and Harriet Menter 6. Promoting the Mental Health of Girls and Young Women in the Community: The Role of Girlguiding ~ Bronach Hughes 7. Supporting Families to Navigate the Changing Sex-education Landscape: Outspoken Sex Ed ~ Leah Jewett 8. The Lift off Programme by Red Balloon: Online Learning and Wellbeing Support for Children Who Self-exclude from School ~ Michelle Jayman and Jenny Lewis 9. The Lifemosaic Project: Supporting Wellbeing and Empowering Pupils Through Design, Development and Research ~ Michelle Jayman and Kyrill Potapov 10. Building Better Mental Wellbeing for Children: Rebel Thinking and Innovative Practice ~ Michelle Jayman

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Book SynopsisSchools play a vital role in safeguarding children and young people, and this timely book examines how schools identify and respond to child protection concerns, and their engagement with local authority children's services.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Making sense of schools’ engagement in multi-agency working in the changed educational landscape Part 1: The national picture 2. A historical perspective: the evolving role of schools in child protection and safeguarding Reflections from Susannah Wright, Senior Lecturer in Education Studies, School of Education, Oxford Brookes University 3. Contemporary challenges: views from local authorities and ‘the field’ Reflections from Anne Edwards, Professor Emerita, Department of Education, University of Oxford Part 2: Schools’ perspectives 4. How schools are responding to safeguarding and the challenges they face 5. Meeting the threshold: referral to children’s social care services 6. Beneath the threshold: ‘early help’ and schools’ support for children and families Reflections from Alun Rees, Alun Rees Learning Limited and Consultant to the Rees Centre for the Study of Fostering and Education, University of Oxford Part 3: Concluding thoughts 7. Schools and safeguarding: aligning expectations with reality

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Book SynopsisThis unique, holistic and radical perspective on participatory practice has been updated to reflect on advances made in the past decade and the impact of austerity. The innovative text bridges the divide between community development ideas and practice and considers how to bring about transformative social change.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Our Stories PART I: A Participatory Paradigm 1. Participatory Practice 2. Troubled Times 3. The Participatory Worldview 4. Participatory Practice in a Non-Participatory World PART II: Participatory Praxis 5. Storytelling Praxis 6. The Role of Dialogue 7. Critical Reflection and Reflexivity 8. Transformative Practice 9. Becoming Whole

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