Publishing Spring 2022. / Both BTEC Applied Psychology Books 1 and 2 are being revised to match the revised Unit 1 and Unit 3 specifications for first teaching from September 2021. / Unit 1 - Psychological approaches and applications completely revised and updated. / Endorsed for BTEC. / Each book provides knowledge and evaluation of theories and studies combined with many engaging activities which deliver the vocational element. / Activities aim to prepare students for internal and external assessments. / The brilliant visual style and tone will encourage students through every step of the course.

Publishing Spring 2022. / Both BTEC Applied Psychology Books 1 and 2 are being revised to match the revised Unit 1 and Unit 3 specifications for first teaching from September 2021. / Unit 3 - Health psychology completely revised and updated. / Endorsed for BTEC. / Each book provides knowledge and evaluation of theories and studies combined with many engaging activities which deliver the vocational element. / Activities aim to prepare students for internal and external assessments. / The brilliant visual style and tone will encourage students through every step of the course.

Now in its second edition, An Introduction to Sociology for Health Carers provides an accessible grounding for all nursing and health care students who have little previous experience of studying Sociology but who, within their first year courses, need to quickly develop sociological thinking skills and knowledge that they can apply to their own care practice. As a discipline, Sociology focuses on how human lives are socially structured and organised, and on the ways in which everyday experiences are made meaningful - a crucial underpinning of health and social care theory and practice. This engaging text introduces basic sociological concepts and techniques and encourages all health care students to make the most of their experiences in the practice environment, learning from these, and becoming a reflective, sociologically-informed practitioner.

Designed specifically for the new qualifications in Wales introduced from September 2019. / Written by an experienced Health and Social Care teacher and author, this resource is designed to be accessible, flexible, practical and student-friendly. / Provides comprehensive coverage of new specification requirements to support students through the course. / Includes unique and relevant case studies specific to Wales to engage students with the content and help them apply their learning to real-life scenarios. / A dedicated assessment section helps students thoroughly prepare for both their Non-Exam Assessment and exams.

Series Information An interactive approach to learning, this series provides everything a student needs for Foundation studies across healthcare disciplines. Written by an appropriate specialist in a non-technical style. Key features of the text demonstrate how theory has a practical application, as well as testing student's knowledge.

BTEC First Health & Social Care is a brand-new textbook for the revised 2012 BTEC Specification. It is packed with learning and teaching features including case studies, real-life examples, key terms, discussion and investigation activities, as well as useful summaries and revision tests. Lively, clear and colourful design and layout. This book focuses on and provides the knowledge and understanding needed to gain a BTEC qualification, but it never loses sight of the real world of heath and social care. By rooting the text in the real world the subject becomes more engaging and interesting to study. Following the BTEC First specification closely, this means that all the topics and issues referred to are fully covered. The features, Chapter introduction, Key terms, Activities, Case studies, Topic check and Chapter checklist regularly appear throughout the book, making each topic covered more accessible. Realistic case studies, topic-focused spreads and interactive activities, encompass all the knowledge and understanding needed for the achievement of a BTEC First. Chapters: Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development Unit 2: Health and Social Care Values Unit 3: Effective Communication in Health and Social Care Unit 4: Social Influences on Health and Wellbeing Unit 5: Promoting Health and Wellbeing Unit 6: The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing Unit 7: Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care Unit 8: Individual Rights in Health and Social Care Unit 9: Healthy Living Unit 10: Human Body Systems and Care of Disorders Unit 11: Services in Health and Social Care Unit 12: Creative and Therapeutic Activities in Health and Social Care

The Student Workbook allows students to develop and demonstrate understanding of knowledge and skills to enable them to achieve success at GCSE Child Development. The cost-effective Student Workbook for GCSE Child Development for AQA will save teachers time on preparation and marking. It provides: an extensive list of questions and activities that cover each section of the AQA specification, designed to develop and assess students' knowledge learning materials that are structured and differentiated to develop, consolidate and reinforce development of the knowledge and skills required to achieve success The workbook is a classroom-ready resource that can be directly incorporated into lesson activities but is also ideal as extension work and as a source of homework activities.

Key Topics in Social Sciences is a collection of short articles summarising the most important concepts in sociology and psychology that nursing and healthcare students will need to understand. Each entry is intended to give a brief introduction to the topic as a prompt for writing essays and assignments. Arranged in alphabetical order so you can find entries quickly and easily Short entries take you straight to the heart of each topic A great starting point for essays and assignments Ideal for revision before assessments and exams Cross-references and further reading suggestions provided so you can study in more depth as needed. From reviews: "It's a really easy to use book, the layout is very user friendly and I like the references for further reading at the end of each section. I would really recommend this book to all student nurses as it can help support most assignments." Third-year nursing student, University of Surrey

Are you a coach or trainer looking to work more with the body? Do you want to work safely and help your clients make deeper change? Do you know that the body matters for facilitation, but are not sure practically how to develop this aspect of your work? This book will provide you with the theory and real-world tools for excellence in embodied facilitation. It contains over 50 simple exercises for both you and your clients, and offers a clear pragmatic framework for deepening your experience and developing your skills.  Through core techniques such as awareness raising exercises, centring and embodied listening, you will learn how to help clients with a range of common coaching topics such as:  • Leadership  • Confidence  • Finding purpose  • Stress management  • Communication skills  Mark Walsh’s straight-talking approach offers a framework for understanding the field, in addition to techniques you can use with clients immediately. From processing trauma to centring yourself in times of stress, it is a no-nonsense resource for any coach, facilitator or teacher wanting to work more through the body. The body is a huge part of who we are, yet it is often ignored. This book will show you how to include it safely, skilfully and powerfully.  Mark Walsh is a world leader in embodied facilitation. He founded the Embodied Facilitator Course and Embodied Yoga Principles, hosts The Embodiment Podcast, led the record-breaking Embodiment Conference and manages the business training company Integration Training. He holds a black belt in aikido, an honours degree in psychology, and a 50m swimming badge. He offends pirates with his swearing and impresses dads globally with his jokes. 

Clear, step-by-step guidance on how to attain the Health and Social Care Level 3 Dementia Care Award and Certificate with an assessment-focussed approach. Written by a team with decades of practical experience of working in the sector, the Collins Health and Social Care Level 2 Dementia Care Award and Certificate sets out the core units by chapter in clear, easily navigable spreads - each of which is closely focused on what candidates need to know and do to pass the qualification. Content is delivered with step-by-step guidance for the candidate with ready-to-use assessment tasks for both knowledge and work-based evidence. These are broken down into what is required for candidates to pass: what they need to know (knowledge) and what they need to do (competence). These are linked directly to getting students the number of credits they need. There are also a number of engaging case studies to ensure that the books are rooted in real experiences of working in the health and social care sector, linking the theory to good practice. Chapters and Units covered 1. Dementia - understanding and caring for the individual (Units 1 and 4) 2. Equality and inclusion (Units 5 and 7) 3. Communication and interaction (Units 3 and 6) 4. Medication in dementia care (Units 2 and 9) 5. Nutrition and dementia (Unit 8)

An engaging, accessible and assessment-focussed, approach to the 2010 specification clearly presenting information to students on what they need to know and what they need to be able to do to acheive the qualification. The Collins Children and Young People's Workforce Level 3 title sets out the core units in clear, easily navigable spreads - each of which focusses closely on what students need to know and do to pass the qualification. Content is clearly delivered with step-by-step guidance for the student with ready-to-use assessment tasks for both knowledge and work-based evidence. These are broken down into what students need to know to pass (knowledge) and what they need to do to pass (competence). These are be linked directly to getting students the number of credits they need. There are also a number of engaging case studies to ensure that the books are rooted in real experiences of working in childcare, linking the theory to good practice. Units covered: Promote communication in health, social care or children's and young people's settings Engage in personal development in health, social care or children's and young people's settings Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children's and young people's settings Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings Understand child and young person development Promote child and young person development Understand how to safeguard the well being of children and young people Support children and young people's health and safety Develop positive relationships with children, young people and others involved in their care Working together for the benefit of children and young people Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people Context and principles for early years provision Promote learning and development in the early years Promote children's welfare and well being in the early years Professional practice in early years settings Support children's speech, language and communication

These books provide your students with a strong and distinctive case study approach which will contextualise key issues with the Student Textbook for BTEC National Health and Social Care. Covering the core units - enabling students to get a Level 3 Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, or mandatory units towards a Diploma, Collins BTEC National Health and Social Care allows you to: Teach with confidence through assignments that enable students to produce their portfolios as they work through the activities connected to the book. Enable every student to progress with Pass, Merit and Distinction content clearly differentiated and signposted Engage students with unit content presented in clear sections using high quality illustrations and photographs that bring the subject to life. Units covered: 1. Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care 2. Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care 3. Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care 4. Development Through the Life Stages 5. Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care 6. Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care 7. Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care 8. Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care