Description
Book SynopsisLearning from professional errors in social work is vital for successful reflective practice. With plenty of practice examples and questions for reflection, this is essential reading for social work students, practitioners and managers.
Trade Review"an engaging book...which should stand alongside other key texts on any reflective practice course." The British Journal of Social Work
"raises some important issues...an interesting read." Professional Social Work Magazine
"A valuable exploration of mistakes as a rich source of learning to enhance the intellectual abilities needed for contemporary practice." Jane Foggin, Sheffield Hallam University
"Books on social work seldom address what can be learned from the inevitable mistakes that all professionals make in their careers. Dr. Sicora courageously confronts this issue with his remarkable book." Jack Wall, San José State University
Table of ContentsIntroduction; The never-ending cycle of reflective practice; What is a mistake in social work?; Risks, responsibilities and opportunities from mistakes in social work; Questions and narratives: basic tools for enhancing learning from professional mistakes; Feedback and other tools for learning together from mistakes in organisations.
