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.

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. 

This work considers the way in which societies and the individuals within them function. It demonstrates how sociological thinking can usefully explain clinical practice in the healthcare world. Using sociological thinking and methods, the reader is encouraged to question and understand healthcare experiences. It explores sociological approaches to healthcare issues and knowledge, the body and mental distress.

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.