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An Introduction to Applying Social Work Theories and Methods 3e
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Barbra Teater, College of Staten Island, City University of New York, USA December 2019 Print 9780335248193 eBook 9780335248209
The text is a comprehensive guide to the most commonly used theories and methods in social work practice. The introductory chapter covers the similarities and differences between a theory and a method, as well as psychosocial theories and concepts. Each subsequent chapter then explores in detail how to implement theories and methods, their strengths and limitations, alongside case examples, critical thinking questions and suggested further resources. Key features: • Illustrative case studies • Exercises • Case examples • Critical thinking questions • Further readings/resources • Revised content, including the addition of genograms and ecomaps This is a practical and essential guide for all social work students, practitioners, and practice educators who are working with students in field placements.
“The clarity with which Teater describes complex concepts for social workers is refreshing. This book will help promote understanding and best practice whilst being firmly grounded in key theories. It is a ‘must have’ for all social workers wherever they practise!” Dr Jonathan Parker, Professor of Society & Social Welfare, Bournemouth University, UK
Working with Conflict in Social Work Practice
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Brian Littlechild, Karen Mills and Rose Parkes University of Hertfordshire, UK, University of Hertfordshire, UK and University College Jersey, UK September 2020 Print 9780335248360 eBook 9780335248377
This book offers guidance and practice development strategies for social workers on the causes of, and effective responses to, the many different types of conflicts that they may experience from the classroom to the workplace. In addition, the text sets out the complex, multi¬-layered and sometimes conflicting roles within social work settings, with the balancing of care and control functions, and safeguarding and empowering approaches.
Professional Writing Skills for Social Workers 2e
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Louise Frith and Ruben Martin University of Kent, UK and retired of University of Kent, UK May 2021 Print 9780335249855 eBook 9780335249862
This accessible book aims to help social workers write clearly, accurately and objectively in all contexts, so that they can communicate effectively with multiple audiences. The book gives social workers practical guidance and advice on how to write unambiguously, efficiently and analytically, demonstrating how important writing skills are to the professional identity of social workers.
This book forms part of the Social Work Skills in Practice series and is essential reading for social work students and practitioners.
THE POCKETBOOK GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH ACT ASSESSMENTS
CLAIRE BARCHAM
THIRD EDITION
Claire Barcham Social Worker April 2022 Print 9780335249138 eBook 9780335249145
A quick and easy guide for: • Approved Mental Health Professionals • Social Workers • Doctors • Nurses • Occupational Therapists • Police
Returning in its third edition, this handy pocketbook provides key advice for busy social work practitioners on the day-to-day aspects of using and applying the Mental Health Act. The practitioner and student will find this guide invaluable for quickly finding the information they need to set up, undertake and complete an assessment under the Mental Health Act.
The updated text will incorporate crucial changes such as: • The Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill, 2019 • The replacement of the Deprivation of Liberty
Safeguards (DoLs) with the Liberty Protection Safeguard (LPS) scheme • Changes to contemporary law and policy such as those surrounding working with police and changes to the police powers • Places of safety provisions in the Mental Health Act 1983 made by the Policing and Crime Act of 2017
THE POCKETBOOK GUIDE TO MENTAL CAPACITY ACT ASSESSMENTS
BARCHAM & BOGG
SECOND EDITION
Claire Barcham and Daisy Jackson-Bogg Both Social Workers April 2022 Print 9780335250714 eBook 9780335250721
A quick and easy guide for: • Approved Mental Health Professionals • Doctors • Nurses • Occupational Therapists • Social Workers
The second edition of this handy pocketbook returns with up to date accessible guidance to health and social care practitioners on the day-to-day aspects of using and applying the Mental Capacity Act, both generally and in relation to undertaking assessments for the Liberty Protection Safeguards. This includes practical advice, explored with practice examples, on how to set up and undertake an assessment and how to make and implement informed decisions—quickly. The busy mental capacity practitioner, whether an AMCP, AMHP, social worker, nurse or from other health professions who encounter vulnerable service users, will find this guide invaluable for efficiently locating the information they need to complete an assessment under the Mental Health Act, supported with a working knowledge of the law.
Social Research 5e
FIFTH EDITION
SOCIAL
RESEARCH
Issues, Methods and Process
THEORY AND ACTIONETHICS AND VALUES CASES AND COMPARISON
K N O DIGITAL METHODSWORKING ACROSS BOUNDARIESTEXTS AND IMAGES SURVEYS WL E D G E OBSERVATION
REFLEXIVITY
INTERVIEWS
TIM MAY AND BETH PERRY Key Title
Tim May and Beth Perry Both at University of Salford, UK March 2022 Print 9780335262106 eBook 9780335262113 Long regarded as essential reading for social scientists, this fully revised and updated text successfully bridges the gap between theory and methods in social research, clearly illuminating these vital components for understanding the dynamics of social relations. Brought right up-to-date with the latest in research methodology, theory and contexts, the book equips all students of social research with the frameworks they need to understand research theory and execute research in practice. Updates to this edition include: • A NEW chapter called Participatory methods • A NEW chapter Research in context • NEW Research in Action cases • NEW Think It, Read It, Try It features
