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Developments in Social Work with Offenders (Research Highlights in Social Work)
by Peter Raynor Gill McIvorDevelopments in Social Work with Offenders explains the organisational and legislative changes that have occurred in social work and probation across the UK in the past 10 years, in the context of the accumulating body of knowledge about what constitutes effective practice in the assessment, supervision and management of offenders in the community.
Fostering a Child's Recovery: Family Placement for Traumatized Children (Delivering Recovery)
by Mike Thomas Terry PhilpotThis evidence-based book outlines the principles of family placement on the basis of planning and evidence, and explores the qualities, skills and insights that create positive placement outcomes. The book shows how the key to good fostering is well-trained and skilled foster carers who form part of a team of professionals who surround the child.
The Nearest Relative Handbook: Second Edition
by David HewittThis fully updated second edition explains how the nearest relative is identified, and how in some cases he or she might be displaced. It also contains a wealth of new case examples and illustrative scenarios, providing a succinct discussion of each significant case and incorporating all the very latest changes to the Mental Health Act.
Art Therapy Exercises: Inspirational and Practical Ideas to Stimulate the Imagination
by Liesl SilverstoneThis accessible book comprises a collection of 80 tried-and-tested exercises, with guidelines for applying them and advice for devising new ones. Liesl Silverstone offers a variety of exercises for a diverse and multicultural client base and some examples of working with adults with learning difficulties and children.
Groupwork in Social Care: Planning and Setting Up Groups
by Julie PhillipsJulie Phillips argues that preparation is the most important element in running successful groups, and explores the issues that practitioners should address. She demonstrates how to prepare effectively, drawing on eight extended case studies with a variety of groups ranging from a positive parenting group to an anger management group.
Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents
by Shira RichmanRichman explains how parents can adapt ABA for use at home, providing guidance to increase play skills, improve communication and increase independence. The book also covers toilet-training, food selectivity, self-dressing and community outings, and includes an overview of the theory behind ABA as well as a list of resources for further reading.
Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything: Kenneth's Book
by Kenneth HallKenneth Hall was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of eight. He is in a unique position to describe some of the inner experiences and perceptions of autism in childhood. He has a warm and positive attitude to AS which other children will find inspiring. Insights, struggles and joys are recounted vividly in a frank and humorous way.
Key Ideas in Psychology
by Ian Stuart-HamiltonThis accessible book has a simple aim - to tell people what psychology is about. It presents a review of the key areas of the subject as it is traditionally taught, and provides the reader with an introduction to important concepts and findings within each of these. The reader should be able at least to make sense of most psychological topics.
Counselling the Person Beyond the Alcohol Problem
by Richard Bryant-JefferiesThis practical book shows how client-focused counselling can support problem drinkers seeking to develop and sustain a less alcohol-centred way of life. Supported by contributions from clients who have undergone counselling for alcohol reliance, this is a comprehensive for people working with those who have a problematic relationship with alcohol.
Experiences of Donor Conception: Parents, Offspring and Donors through the Years
by Caroline LorbachDrawing on the experiences of parents, offspring and donors and including her own and her family's story, this thought-provoking and informative book explores the process of donor conception. She provides practical suggestions as well as in-depth consideration of the emotional and ethical issues involved.
Understanding Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing in Children: Management Strategies for Parents and Professionals (JKP Essentials)
by Aileen Stalker Dr Pratibha ReebyeThe authors describe the everyday experiences of those who interact with infants and children with Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing. They explain the distinguishing characteristics, symptoms, diagnosis, assessment and treatment approaches for the disorder.
Relating to Clients: The Therapeutic Relationship for Complementary Therapists
by Su FoxThe book provides information and exercises to help practitioners improve their style of interacting with clients by setting clear boundaries, having a defined contract with them, communicating effectively and being a good listener, among other things. Suitable for complementary therapy practitioners and students in the field.
A Personal Guide to Living with Progressive Memory Loss
by Prudence Twigg Sandy BurgenerThis book provides practical guidance for coping with progressive memory loss, and includes examples of real people who have faced similar challenges. These stories highlight both good and bad ways to deal with the problems that arise, and are also useful for describing the experiences of memory loss to friends and family.
Mental Health Interventions and Services for Vulnerable Children and Young People
by Rachel Brooks Nisha Dogra Khalid Karim Elspeth Webb Brenda-Krause Eheart Ellen Townsend Jeffrey Wilson Fiona Warner-Gale Edward V. Nunes Sharon Leighton Hans Steiner Maria Stuttaford Maeve McColgan Vicky Edwards Niranjan Karnik Jeanette Allen Viki Elliott Lacey Beckmann Helen Pote Martha Bauman Power Miranda Wolpert Vaya PapageorgiouThis book provides a model which offers guidance on effective and appropriate therapeutic interventions and services for vulnerable children and young people, the book enables professionals working with vulnerable children to choose the right intervention for each individual child.
Connecting through Music with People with Dementia: A Guide for Caregivers
by Robin RioThis user-friendly book demonstrates how even simple sounds and movements can engage people with dementia, promoting relaxation and enjoyment. All that's needed to succeed is a love of music, and a desire to gain greater communication and interaction. The book provides practical advice on using music and includes a songbook of popular song choices.
Being White in the Helping Professions: Developing Effective Intercultural Awareness
by Judy RydeIn this reflective yet practical book, the author challenges white helping professionals to recognize their own cultural identity and the impact it has when practising in a multicultural environment. Ryde offers a model for 'white awareness' in a diverse society and offers advice on how to implement white awareness training in an organization.
Dyslogic Syndrome: Why Millions of Kids are "Hyper," Attention-Disordered, Learning Disabled, Depressed, Aggressive, Defiant, or Violent - and What We Can Do About It
by Bernard RimlandThis book is full of advice on the safe, effective treatments that are available to children, and offers positive strategies for helping parents and professionals to do the best for their dyslogical child. Drawing on the latest research, Rimland outlines the impact of biological factors and exposes the influences of toxins and dietary deficiencies.
A Child's Journey to Recovery: Assessment and Planning with Traumatized Children (Delivering Recovery)
by Terry Philpot Patrick TomlinsonThis book shows how carefully planned and assessed treatment can help traumatized children. It outlines how to set up a process for measuring a child's progress towards recovery. Uniquely, the book describes a practical outcomes-based approach that can be provided by an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
Supporting Children and Families: Lessons from Sure Start for Evidence-Based Practice in Health, Social Care and Education
by Pamela Graham Ann Martin John Carpenter Alison Edgley Matthew Pearson Sharon Hodgson Geoff Lindsay Alissa Goodman Miranda Thurston Graham Bowpitt Jill Jesson Martin Manby Marjorie Finnigan Pauline Hall Valerie Wigfall Nicky Nicholls Sarah Chaudhary Barbara Sianesi Mairi Ann Cullen Brid Featherstone Susan McQuail Lynn McKennaThis book gathers together the lessons learned from perhaps the largest scale social experiment ever undertaken in England - Sure Start. In addition to summarizing the findings of numerous innovative projects, contributors draw on their experiences of the successes and challenges to offer advice for those engaged in current and future practice.
The Pursuit of Permanence: A Study of the English Child Care System (Quality Matters in Childrens Services)
by Jenny Lee Claire Baker Ian Gibbs Ian SinclairChildren in public care complain that they have too many placements. Professionals agree but little is known about the reasons for this instability or how it affects different groups of children. The Pursuit of Permanence explores this core issue for children's services.
Help your Child or Teen Get Back On Track: What Parents and Professionals Can Do for Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Problems
by Kenneth TalanThis book offers self-help interventions and a wide-ranging, practical discussion of the types of professional help available for a child with emotional and behavioural problems as well as guidance and ideas to help parents distinguish between normal disruption and that which warrants professional treatment.
Parental Learning Disability and Children's Needs: Family Experiences and Effective Practice
by Hedy Cleaver Don NicholsonParental Learning Disability and Children's Needs explores how to effectively assess children in families where one or more parent has a learning disability. These children often have unmet needs because their parents are more likely to be coping with mental and physical illness, domestic violence or substance abuse.
Understanding School Refusal: A Handbook for Professionals in Education, Health and Social Care
by Karen J. Grandison Louise De-Hayes M. S. ThambirajahSchool refusal is a crippling condition in which children experience extreme anxiety or panic attacks when faced with everyday school life. This book aims to explore, raise awareness of the problem and provide plans and strategies for education, health and social care professionals for identifying and addressing this problem
The Pocket Guide to Restorative Justice
by Pete Wallis Barbara Tudor Pete & WallisThis pocket-sized guide covers every stage of the process, from how a facilitator should prepare for taking on a new case, through initial contacts with victim and offender and facilitating meetings, to recording and evaluating a case. This is an invaluable companion for any professional needing to know about restorative justice.
Passionate Supervision
by David Owen Joan Wilmot Lia Zografou Anna Chesner Julie Hewson Jochen Encke Jane Read Joe Wilmot Sheila RyanPractitioners working in the helping professions realise the importance of supervision as a space for: reflection; compassionate inquiry; and continuing professional development. This book presents examples of good practice which will help readers to enhance their own supervisory relationships.