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Social workers draw on a variety of theoretical perspectives to
inform their practice and understand the diverse settings in which
they work. Social Work: From Theory to Practice explores practice
theories through the discipline's unique interpretive lens and
demonstrates how these can be understood and enacted by
practitioners in human services settings. This third edition
includes new material on trauma-informed practice and Indigenous
practice, as well as enhanced content relating to child protection
and family violence, and narrative approaches. New practitioner
reflections and case studies illustrate how theory influences
practice and facilitates change. Thought-provoking case study
discussion questions prompt students to reflect on key concepts and
develop strategies for practice. Highly readable and engaging,
Social Work: From Theory to Practice builds a strong foundation for
theoretically informed practice. This text enables practitioners to
develop the skills required to confidently and critically evaluate
their work as they respond in complex practice contexts.
Working with People explores the place and challenges of
communication, interviewing and counselling skills within the
context of social work and human service practice. In so doing it
encourages the reader to reflect upon their own communication style
and to develop good communication skills in order to work
constructively with others about their needs and rights. Now in its
second edition the text is updated to include recent developments
in social work practice. New to the edition is the chapter on
mindfulness, which reflects direct work with clients as well as
recognition of a growing need to focus on self-care. Other topics
of relevance to current social work practice and covered in the
text include ethical decision-making as part of everyday practice,
exploration of confidentiality, particularly in relation to
situations when it may need to be breached, more emphasis on
culturally safe practice, links with the application of skills in
group work and family practice. Working with People successfully
Integrates practice theories with case scenarios so that readers
can see the development of skills and interventions, as well as the
diversity of approaches available for social workers and human
service workers to use in their everyday practice.
This book addresses the multifaceted nature of trauma by bringing
together the many theoretical perspectives that explain how people
cope with traumatic life experiences. Practitioners working across
the people professions frequently find themselves working with
service users, patients and clients who are survivors of trauma.
Ranging between attachment, person-centred and anti-oppressive
approaches, this text will help students and practitioners widen
their approaches to such clients' experiences. Whether you are a
student or practitioner of counselling, social work or mental
health, this book provides the foundations for understanding
people's responses and resilience against traumatic life
experiences.
Social Work: Contexts and Practice is a practical introduction to
contemporary issues in social work, providing the context of
practice and the broad influences shaping the vision and
development of the social work profession. It demonstrates how
knowledge contributes to flexible social work responses and
identifies the ways in which research findings, theoretical
insights and practice wisdom can be integrated within dynamic
practice frameworks. The fourth edition brings together a team of
expert authors to guide students through the unique experiences of
social work across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores
how the enduring commitment to social justice and the protection of
human rights shapes social work perspectives and practices.
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