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Child Development for Child Care and Protection Workers is a
classic text for students and practitioners in the child care and
protection field which summarises important current thinking on
child development and applies it directly to practice. The book
covers key issues such as resilience and vulnerability and the
impact of protective or adverse environments. Different stages of
development (infancy, school age and adolescence) are discussed,
and attachment theory is used to offer insights into the impact of
abuse and neglect on development. A key feature is the inclusion of
case studies and activities to allow the reader to improve their
understanding and reflect on good practice. This second edition is
fully updated to reflect the new policy context and
multi-disciplinary practice, and contains updated practice examples
to take into account contemporary issues affecting children and
young people. This book encourages practitioners to consider each
child as an individual with unique circumstances, and links theory
and practice in an imaginative and sympathetic way. It will be
essential reading for all child care and protection workers.
This clear and practical workbook shows the importance of
encouraging resilience in pre-school children who live in
challenging circumstances. Focusing on assessment of need, Brigid
Daniel and Sally Wassell show how to evaluate resilience using
checklists and background information. They explain that children
in their early years gain resilience from a range of experiences,
including attachment relationships, opportunities to develop
self-esteem and learning to understand others and behaving in a
positive way towards them. With this in mind, they set out ways of
encouraging pro-social behaviour in young children: involving them
in the process of evaluation, giving support to the parent or carer
of the child, and using activities to nurture the child's `theory
of mind'. Including guidance on ongoing monitoring and supported by
case studies from practice, this book is an essential guide to
nurturing resilience for all those who work with young children and
their families. The workbook stands alone but also forms part of a
set along with two other resilience resources on The School Years
and Adolescence. The complete set can be bought together at a
reduced price.
Helping practitioners in their work with vulnerable children of a
school-going age, this workbook explores ways of nurturing
resilience in different aspects of everyday life. Focusing on
specific areas such as home life, talents and interests,
friendships and social competencies, the authors show how to make
thorough assessments and intervene in constructive ways. They
discuss nurturing factors relevant to children across the school
years age range, such as moral reasoning and empathy, awareness of
other people's intentions and the ability to see situations from
different perspectives. The authors describe techniques for drawing
out such positive behaviour in discussion and observation, through
stories, questions and activities. With a strong emphasis on
application and encouragement, this workbook is ideal for the busy
social or family worker who wants practical guidance on evaluation,
intervention and ongoing support. This workbook stands alone but
also forms part of a set along with two other resilience resources
on The Early Years and Adolescence.
This practical resource for work with vulnerable adolescents shows
ways of promoting resilience and encouraging pro-social behaviour.
Discussing concerns associated with adolescence such as peer
pressure and moral responsibility and family and peer
relationships, the authors suggest ways for practitioners to engage
with and support young people who may have social or family
problems. Focusing on different areas in which resilience can be
cultivated, this practical guide offers an applied perspective on
procedures of need assessment and intervention. Grounded in theory
and developed through work within real cases, it offers guidance
for continuing support and will be an invaluable source of
encouragement and instruction for social workers working with young
people in troubled circumstances.
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