Search results for ""Author Carole Sutton""
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Child and Adolescent Behavioural Problems: A Multi-disciplinary Approach to Assessment and Intervention
Outlining the challenges of working in a multi-disciplinary context, this book provides key theoretical cocepts and describes how to conduct joint assessments and design, deliver and evaluate interventions. Taking a life-span approach to working with children of all ages from infant to adolescents, the key emphasis of the book is on the prevention of children's emotional and behavioural difficulties through effective interdisciplinary working.
£40.95
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Promoting Child and Parent Wellbeing: How to Use Evidence- and Strengths-Based Strategies in Practice
Informed by a wealth of research, this accessible book focuses on a strengths-based approach to promoting children's wellbeing and giving them the best opportunities to succeed.By identifying risk factors and the protective factors which can be used to counter them, this book stresses the importance of preventative measures and early intervention to effectively support parents and their children. It shows that there are many protective factors and practices that parents, teachers and carers can employ to support children's development, promote mental and emotional wellbeing, and reduce the risks of crime and anti-social behaviour. Each section explores the issues associated with specific age groups, from pregnancy to early teens. It identifies areas that should be a key focus for practitioners and services such as promoting attachment and communication, and highlights effective practices such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Bringing together the international evidence-base concerning ways of working with young children and their families, this book offers practical advice for practitioners, managers and commissioners of services across health and social care.
£29.33
John Wiley & Sons Inc Helping Families with Troubled Children: A Preventive Approach
In Helping Families with Troubled Children Carole Sutton stresses the importance of attempting to work with families before difficult behaviour becomes entrenched and resistant to intervention, preferably at or before the age of 2 years. Drawing on social learning theory and cognitive behavioural principles, she provides a structured approach to intervention (ASPIRE -Assessment, planning, implementation, review and evaluation) and guides practitioners to work supportively with parents. Updated with the latest research findings in a number of areas of children’s difficulties, specific chapters address sleep problems, anxiety and depression, eating problems, wetting and soiling, serious behaviour problems and ADHD.
£49.95
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Social Work, Community Work and Psychology
This book examines psychological theory such as development, social learning, humanistic, mental health and counselling in the context of social work. It covers aspects such as making assessments, ethics, interviewing and working in groups. Fundamental issues relevant to the statutory responsibilities of social workers as well as consideration of making fair and ethical assessments are also explored.
£38.95
