Description
Book SynopsisThis textbook explores the changing children, young people and families (CYPF) landscape and the varied roles within that landscape. It considers the question of what are the essential skills and qualities for working with children and families today. It provides practitioners and students with opportunities to reflect upon what it means to be an effective practitioner, through the exploration of theoretical material and practice case studies from a range of professional disciplines.
Table of ContentsThe Empathic and Compassionate Practitioner The Engaging and Empowering Practitioner The Resilient and Self-Efficacious Practitioner The Practitioner as Advocate The Practitioner as a Leader and Agent of Change The Emotionally Intelligent Practitioner The Communicating and Collaborating Practitioner The Creative and Problem-Solving Practitioner The Reflective and Ethical Practitioner The Inclusive, Hope-inspiring Practitioner The Importance of Practitioner Self-care The Continually Developing Practitioner