Social work theory and practice
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Working with Asylum Seekers and Refugees
What to Do, What Not to Do, and How to Help
Sarah Crowther
This hands-on guide is essential for those who are new to working with asylum seekers and refugees. Drawing on refugees' first-hand accounts of their experiences, it covers how to meet a diverse range of needs on issues such as mental wellbeing, housing, healthcare, employment, and working with children and families. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.06in / 230mm x 154mm, 272pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 97817859231732019, Ebook, ePUB, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-630-8 -
White Privilege Unmasked
How to Be Part of the Solution
Judy Ryde
This book explores how white people view cultural differences through a prism of privilege, and how this can impact personal and professional interactions. The book looks at the history of white privilege, the divisive effects it has on the world, and how organisations and individuals can practically respond to racism and white privilege. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.91in / 228mm x 150mm, 192pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 97817859240882019, Ebook, ePUB, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-767-1 -
The Essential Guide for Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists
Transition to Practice
Edited by Ruth Parker and Julia Badger
This is the occupational therapist's essential guide to transitioning smoothly to practice, including models and advice for working in diverse contexts, from adult social care to paediatric health care. It is full of helpful tips for coping with the organisational and emotional challenges of the job, and securing positive relationships for success. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.25in x 6.73in / 235mm x 171mm, 224pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 97817859226882018, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-558-5 -
Relationship-Based Social Work, Second Edition
Getting to the Heart of Practice
Edited by Gillian Ruch, Danielle Turney and Adrian Ward. Foreword by David Howe.
Updated and revised edition of the highly successful guide to relationship-based practice in social work. It communicates the theory using illustrative case studies and offers a model for practice. This book will be an invaluable textbook for social work students, practitioners on post-qualifying courses and all social work professionals. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 320pp, CA$50.00ISBN: 97817859225342018, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, CA$50.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-543-1 -
Violence, Restorative Justice, and Forgiveness
Dyadic Forgiveness and Energy Shifts in Restorative Justice Dialogue
Marilyn Armour and Mark Umbreit
This major and original research project shows how restorative justice dialogue works, and highlights the role of forgiveness within it. Based on interviews of victims who went through Victim Offender Dialogue, it looks at how energy shifts in dialogue between offender and victim can lessen the toxicity associated with the crime. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.72in x 7.17in / 247mm x 182mm, 336pp, CA$108.00ISBN: 97817859279592018, Ebook, ePUB, 336pp, CA$108.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-795-4 -
Values in Health and Social Care
An Introductory Workbook
Ray Samuriwo, Ben Hannigan, Stephen Pattison and Andrew Todd
Rich in case studies, practical activities and downloadable resources, this is a beginner's guide to how values are formed and developed in varying professional contexts across health and social care services. It invites the reader to reflect on their own values, and on how these define the quality of the care they deliver. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 11.69in x 8.31in / 297mm x 211mm, 152pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 97817859206392017, Ebook, ePUB, 152pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-320-8 -
Using Solution Focused Practice with Adults in Health and Social Care
Judith Milner and Steve Myers
An essential introduction which shows you how to work in solution focused ways with people in all stages of adulthood, including those with illness, mental disability and emotional trauma. It includes example activities that can be used to guide service users to use their own strengths to realize their personal goals. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.10in / 228mm x 155mm, 192pp, CA$45.95ISBN: 97817859206772017, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, CA$45.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-325-3 -
30 Years of Social Change
Ed. Stephen Jones
Marking Jessica Kingsley Publishers' 30th anniversary of publishing books that make a difference, this collection of articles gives insight into social change achieved during the last 30 years. With contributors looking at both the positive and negatives aspects of their field, it offers a unique look into a diverse array of disciplines. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.51in / 215mm x 140mm, 216pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 97817859243092017, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-798-5 -
Observation in Health and Social Care
Applications for Learning, Research and Practice with Children and Adults
Edited by Helen Hingley-Jones, Clare Parkinson and Lucille Allain
One of the key skills in effective health and social care is accurately identifying and assessing the client's needs. This theoretically informed guide will show you how to enhance and apply these pivotal observation skills in a variety of challenging health and social settings with children, families and adults. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.14in / 228mm x 156mm, 216pp, CA$59.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-675-52017, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, CA$59.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-181-5 -
Doing Relationship-Based Social Work
A Practical Guide to Building Relationships and Enabling Change
Edited by Mary McColgan and Cheryl McMullin
Highly practical and research-informed, this book describes a new model for implementing relationship-based principles in social work practice. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.54in / 232mm x 166mm, 208pp, CA$45.95ISBN: 97817859201412017, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, CA$45.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-256-0
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