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The Social Worker's Practice Manual
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Neil Thompson
The Social Worker's Practice Manual
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This practical guide takes the complex world of social work and breaks it down into key lessons. Topics cover everything from the way you think to the realities of writing reports, all reinforced by handy summaries. Whether you're a new student or an experienced professional, this book will help you get the best results for your clients.
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This practical guide takes the complex world of social work and breaks it down into key lessons. Topics cover everything from the way you think to the realities of writing reports, all reinforced by handy summaries. Whether you're a new student or an experienced professional, this book will help you get the best results for your clients.
Produktdetails
- Produktdetails
- The Neil Thompson Practice Collection
- Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Seitenzahl: 288
- Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2023
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 152mm x 229mm x 18mm
- Gewicht: 422g
- ISBN-13: 9781839978036
- ISBN-10: 1839978031
- Artikelnr.: 67453470
- The Neil Thompson Practice Collection
- Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Seitenzahl: 288
- Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2023
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 152mm x 229mm x 18mm
- Gewicht: 422g
- ISBN-13: 9781839978036
- ISBN-10: 1839978031
- Artikelnr.: 67453470
Neil has over 45 years of experience in the caring professions as a practitioner, manager, educator, writer and adviser. He has won awards for his work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from BASW Cymru. He is renowned for his ability to express complex ideas clearly without oversimplifying them and for making theory relevant to practice.
Contents Welcome! About the author Acknowledgements Foreword by Professor
Mark Doel Preface Introduction Why a manual? Who is it for? How do I use
it? 1.Begin at the beginning What is social work? Who needs social work?
What is the value of social work? 2.Attitudes and values Why are you in
social work? Why are you in this person's life? Personal and professional
values 3.Being prepared Social work knowledge The three Rs Confidence
Preparing yourself 4.Making a difference Theorizing practice Social work
processes Social work skills Social work tools 5.Thinking holistically The
organizational context The legal and policy context The social context The
political context The historical context 6.Working in partnership With
clients With carers With fellow professionals Why partnership? 7.Equality,
diversity and social justice Equality and difference Difference and
diversity Discrimination and social justice Pitfalls to avoid Principles of
good practice 8.Being a professional The alternatives Knowledge Skills
Values Accountability Development Identity Pride Authentic professionalism
9.Spirituality The importance of religion Beyond religion The implications
for practice 10. Reflective practice What is reflective practice? What is
critical practice? What is critically reflective practice? Why do we need
critically reflective practice? 11. Growth and change Ages and stages Child
development Adolescent development Adult transitions Growing old Facing
death Identity and its importance 12. Health and well-being Defining health
and well-being Social aspects of health and well-being Health and
disability The social work role in relation to health Mental health and
well-being Conclusion 13. Human connection Authentic connection Listening
Getting the tone right Nonverbal communication Empathy Social factors 14.
Working with families Family ideology Family problems and solutions Family
scripts Power dynamics Conclusion 15. Working with groups Why use
groupwork? Planning and purpose Managing the dynamics Rising to the
challenges 16. Working with communities Why work with communities? Capacity
building Effective networking Conclusion 17. Residential work Home or
institution? Time and space Conclusion 18. Court work Why court work? What
is expected? What skills are needed? Conclusion 19. Report writing and
record keeping Why we write What we write How we write 20. Managing
conflict Clarifying conflict The four levels The RED approach Conclusion
21. Loss, grief and trauma The grief paradox: prevalence and invisibility
Beyond stages Responding to loss Responding to trauma Conclusion 22. Risk
and decision making Balancing risk Assessing risk Managing risk Conclusion
23. Focusing on outcomes What is an outcome? Why are outcomes important?
Systematic practice Conclusion 24. Handling dilemmas and tensions What is a
dilemma? Managing dilemmas and tensions Conclusion 25. Handling criticism
Doing society's dirty work Understanding the media Complaints Don't take it
personally! Conclusion 26. Pitfalls to avoid Types of pitfall Thoughts
Feelings Actions Values Conclusion 27. Surviving and thriving Motivation
and morale Stress and burnout Self-care Surviving and thriving 28. Managing
your placement experience Clarifying expectations Focusing on learning
Using supervision Conclusion 29. Managing your career What is a career?
Upwards or onwards? The importance of consolidation Conclusion 30. Keeping
the learning going The importance of learning Obstacles to learning Making
learning happen Self-directed learning Conclusion Conclusion Guide to
further learning References
Mark Doel Preface Introduction Why a manual? Who is it for? How do I use
it? 1.Begin at the beginning What is social work? Who needs social work?
What is the value of social work? 2.Attitudes and values Why are you in
social work? Why are you in this person's life? Personal and professional
values 3.Being prepared Social work knowledge The three Rs Confidence
Preparing yourself 4.Making a difference Theorizing practice Social work
processes Social work skills Social work tools 5.Thinking holistically The
organizational context The legal and policy context The social context The
political context The historical context 6.Working in partnership With
clients With carers With fellow professionals Why partnership? 7.Equality,
diversity and social justice Equality and difference Difference and
diversity Discrimination and social justice Pitfalls to avoid Principles of
good practice 8.Being a professional The alternatives Knowledge Skills
Values Accountability Development Identity Pride Authentic professionalism
9.Spirituality The importance of religion Beyond religion The implications
for practice 10. Reflective practice What is reflective practice? What is
critical practice? What is critically reflective practice? Why do we need
critically reflective practice? 11. Growth and change Ages and stages Child
development Adolescent development Adult transitions Growing old Facing
death Identity and its importance 12. Health and well-being Defining health
and well-being Social aspects of health and well-being Health and
disability The social work role in relation to health Mental health and
well-being Conclusion 13. Human connection Authentic connection Listening
Getting the tone right Nonverbal communication Empathy Social factors 14.
Working with families Family ideology Family problems and solutions Family
scripts Power dynamics Conclusion 15. Working with groups Why use
groupwork? Planning and purpose Managing the dynamics Rising to the
challenges 16. Working with communities Why work with communities? Capacity
building Effective networking Conclusion 17. Residential work Home or
institution? Time and space Conclusion 18. Court work Why court work? What
is expected? What skills are needed? Conclusion 19. Report writing and
record keeping Why we write What we write How we write 20. Managing
conflict Clarifying conflict The four levels The RED approach Conclusion
21. Loss, grief and trauma The grief paradox: prevalence and invisibility
Beyond stages Responding to loss Responding to trauma Conclusion 22. Risk
and decision making Balancing risk Assessing risk Managing risk Conclusion
23. Focusing on outcomes What is an outcome? Why are outcomes important?
Systematic practice Conclusion 24. Handling dilemmas and tensions What is a
dilemma? Managing dilemmas and tensions Conclusion 25. Handling criticism
Doing society's dirty work Understanding the media Complaints Don't take it
personally! Conclusion 26. Pitfalls to avoid Types of pitfall Thoughts
Feelings Actions Values Conclusion 27. Surviving and thriving Motivation
and morale Stress and burnout Self-care Surviving and thriving 28. Managing
your placement experience Clarifying expectations Focusing on learning
Using supervision Conclusion 29. Managing your career What is a career?
Upwards or onwards? The importance of consolidation Conclusion 30. Keeping
the learning going The importance of learning Obstacles to learning Making
learning happen Self-directed learning Conclusion Conclusion Guide to
further learning References
Contents Welcome! About the author Acknowledgements Foreword by Professor
Mark Doel Preface Introduction Why a manual? Who is it for? How do I use
it? 1.Begin at the beginning What is social work? Who needs social work?
What is the value of social work? 2.Attitudes and values Why are you in
social work? Why are you in this person's life? Personal and professional
values 3.Being prepared Social work knowledge The three Rs Confidence
Preparing yourself 4.Making a difference Theorizing practice Social work
processes Social work skills Social work tools 5.Thinking holistically The
organizational context The legal and policy context The social context The
political context The historical context 6.Working in partnership With
clients With carers With fellow professionals Why partnership? 7.Equality,
diversity and social justice Equality and difference Difference and
diversity Discrimination and social justice Pitfalls to avoid Principles of
good practice 8.Being a professional The alternatives Knowledge Skills
Values Accountability Development Identity Pride Authentic professionalism
9.Spirituality The importance of religion Beyond religion The implications
for practice 10. Reflective practice What is reflective practice? What is
critical practice? What is critically reflective practice? Why do we need
critically reflective practice? 11. Growth and change Ages and stages Child
development Adolescent development Adult transitions Growing old Facing
death Identity and its importance 12. Health and well-being Defining health
and well-being Social aspects of health and well-being Health and
disability The social work role in relation to health Mental health and
well-being Conclusion 13. Human connection Authentic connection Listening
Getting the tone right Nonverbal communication Empathy Social factors 14.
Working with families Family ideology Family problems and solutions Family
scripts Power dynamics Conclusion 15. Working with groups Why use
groupwork? Planning and purpose Managing the dynamics Rising to the
challenges 16. Working with communities Why work with communities? Capacity
building Effective networking Conclusion 17. Residential work Home or
institution? Time and space Conclusion 18. Court work Why court work? What
is expected? What skills are needed? Conclusion 19. Report writing and
record keeping Why we write What we write How we write 20. Managing
conflict Clarifying conflict The four levels The RED approach Conclusion
21. Loss, grief and trauma The grief paradox: prevalence and invisibility
Beyond stages Responding to loss Responding to trauma Conclusion 22. Risk
and decision making Balancing risk Assessing risk Managing risk Conclusion
23. Focusing on outcomes What is an outcome? Why are outcomes important?
Systematic practice Conclusion 24. Handling dilemmas and tensions What is a
dilemma? Managing dilemmas and tensions Conclusion 25. Handling criticism
Doing society's dirty work Understanding the media Complaints Don't take it
personally! Conclusion 26. Pitfalls to avoid Types of pitfall Thoughts
Feelings Actions Values Conclusion 27. Surviving and thriving Motivation
and morale Stress and burnout Self-care Surviving and thriving 28. Managing
your placement experience Clarifying expectations Focusing on learning
Using supervision Conclusion 29. Managing your career What is a career?
Upwards or onwards? The importance of consolidation Conclusion 30. Keeping
the learning going The importance of learning Obstacles to learning Making
learning happen Self-directed learning Conclusion Conclusion Guide to
further learning References
Mark Doel Preface Introduction Why a manual? Who is it for? How do I use
it? 1.Begin at the beginning What is social work? Who needs social work?
What is the value of social work? 2.Attitudes and values Why are you in
social work? Why are you in this person's life? Personal and professional
values 3.Being prepared Social work knowledge The three Rs Confidence
Preparing yourself 4.Making a difference Theorizing practice Social work
processes Social work skills Social work tools 5.Thinking holistically The
organizational context The legal and policy context The social context The
political context The historical context 6.Working in partnership With
clients With carers With fellow professionals Why partnership? 7.Equality,
diversity and social justice Equality and difference Difference and
diversity Discrimination and social justice Pitfalls to avoid Principles of
good practice 8.Being a professional The alternatives Knowledge Skills
Values Accountability Development Identity Pride Authentic professionalism
9.Spirituality The importance of religion Beyond religion The implications
for practice 10. Reflective practice What is reflective practice? What is
critical practice? What is critically reflective practice? Why do we need
critically reflective practice? 11. Growth and change Ages and stages Child
development Adolescent development Adult transitions Growing old Facing
death Identity and its importance 12. Health and well-being Defining health
and well-being Social aspects of health and well-being Health and
disability The social work role in relation to health Mental health and
well-being Conclusion 13. Human connection Authentic connection Listening
Getting the tone right Nonverbal communication Empathy Social factors 14.
Working with families Family ideology Family problems and solutions Family
scripts Power dynamics Conclusion 15. Working with groups Why use
groupwork? Planning and purpose Managing the dynamics Rising to the
challenges 16. Working with communities Why work with communities? Capacity
building Effective networking Conclusion 17. Residential work Home or
institution? Time and space Conclusion 18. Court work Why court work? What
is expected? What skills are needed? Conclusion 19. Report writing and
record keeping Why we write What we write How we write 20. Managing
conflict Clarifying conflict The four levels The RED approach Conclusion
21. Loss, grief and trauma The grief paradox: prevalence and invisibility
Beyond stages Responding to loss Responding to trauma Conclusion 22. Risk
and decision making Balancing risk Assessing risk Managing risk Conclusion
23. Focusing on outcomes What is an outcome? Why are outcomes important?
Systematic practice Conclusion 24. Handling dilemmas and tensions What is a
dilemma? Managing dilemmas and tensions Conclusion 25. Handling criticism
Doing society's dirty work Understanding the media Complaints Don't take it
personally! Conclusion 26. Pitfalls to avoid Types of pitfall Thoughts
Feelings Actions Values Conclusion 27. Surviving and thriving Motivation
and morale Stress and burnout Self-care Surviving and thriving 28. Managing
your placement experience Clarifying expectations Focusing on learning
Using supervision Conclusion 29. Managing your career What is a career?
Upwards or onwards? The importance of consolidation Conclusion 30. Keeping
the learning going The importance of learning Obstacles to learning Making
learning happen Self-directed learning Conclusion Conclusion Guide to
further learning References