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Social Work Reflections

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“This book stands out for its integration of knowledge from lived experience, inclusive practice, and compassionate pedagogy - making it essential reading for students and practitioners alike.” 
Lucy Basterra, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Brighton, UK 

“I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone committed to reflective, ethical, and compassionate social work practice.” 
Gwenan Prysor, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Bangor University, UK

Social Work Reflections is a compelling testament to the significance and impact of social work. Recognizing the challenges practitioners face in an increasingly complex and evolving field, this edited collection brings together diverse perspectives from educators, practitioners and managers to showcase the vital role social workers play in advancing social justice and safeguarding society’s most vulnerable members. 

Drawing on the expertise of academics, practitioners and individuals with the lived experience of social work services, this book aims to inspire progress and empower students, practitioners and managers at all levels of study and practice by emphasizing their value as drivers of individual and collective change. 

The book:
Emphasizes the core values of social work: social justice, dignity and compassionIntegrates theoretical insights with lived experiences from diverse contributors, enriching nuanced areas of practiceEncourages development of critical thinking and reflection skillsOffers encouragement to practitioners, managers and students striving to achieve positive outcomes under challenging circumstancesSocial Work Reflections is the essential companion for students, newly qualified social workers, practitioners and managers. Of value to anyone considering a career in social work, this book reaffirms the crucial role social work plays in building a more just and compassionate society.

Neil Thompson is an award-winning writer and educator and a visiting professor at the Open University and Wrexham University, UK.

Sarah Vicary is Professor of Social Work and Mental Health at The Open University, UK.

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ISBN13:9780335253234
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback

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PREFACE<br/>FOREWORD<br/>Malcolm Payne<br/><br/><br/>INTRODUCTION<br/>Neil Thompson and Sarah Vicary<br/><br/><br/>PART I: Setting the Scene<br/>1. Who, What, When, Where, How and Why<br/>Neil Thompson<br/><br/><br/>2. Social Work History<br/>Sarah Vicary<br/><br/><br/>3. International Social Work: Challenge and Inspiration<br/>David N. Jones<br/><br/><br/>PART II: Key Concepts and Issues<br/>4. Values<br/>Neil Thompson<br/><br/><br/>5. Addressing (Internalized) Sexism: The Power of Critical Self-Awareness and Self-Care Practices<br/>Tashel Bordere, Elizabeth Sharp, Audra Nivens<br/><br/><br/>6. Developing Anti-Racist Practice<br/>Abyd Quinn Aziz<br/><br/><br/>7. Using Research Evidence to Inform Practice<br/>Shirley Boyle<br/><br/><br/>8. It’s Not What You Do, It’s The Way That You Do It<br/>Helen Casey, Shelley Buckley, Anna Elliot, Jackie King-Owen, Amanda Shields<br/><br/><br/>9. The Importance of Language<br/>Ceinwen Gwilym<br/><br/><br/>10. The Spiritually Intelligent Social Worker<br/>Gerry Skelton<br/><br/><br/>11. Loss and Grief<br/>Sue Thompson<br/><br/><br/>12. Childhood Trauma<br/>Vivienne Dacre<br/><br/><br/>13. Implementing Compassion in Practice<br/>Darcy Harris<br/><br/><br/>14. Social Justice and the Climate Emergency<br/>Lindsay Giddings, Gillian Ferguson<br/><br/><br/>15. From Pixels to People: Unpacking the Impact of Artificial Intelligence<br/>Sharif Haider<br/><br/><br/>PART III: Key Methods and Skills<br/>16. Effective Communication in Practice<br/>Rebecca Tipton, Celia Hulme<br/><br/><br/>17. Solution-Focused Practice<br/>Guy Shennan<br/><br/><br/>18. Can We ‘Trust in Trust’ in Child Protection?<br/>Sarah Brown<br/><br/><br/>19. Adopting a Human Rights Approach within Child and Adult Safeguarding through Advocacy<br/>Jeremy Dixon, Justin Rogers<br/><br/><br/>20. Professional Curiosity: A Critical Component of Effective Practice and Professional Identity<br/>Nora Duckett<br/><br/><br/>21. Groupwork<br/>Mark Doel<br/><br/><br/>22. The Community Dimension<br/>Paul Stepney<br/><br/><br/>23. Exploring Creative Practice<br/>Amanda Shields, Clare Joyce, Shauneen O’Connor<br/><br/><br/>PART IV: The People We Serve<br/>24. What Can Good Social Work Do with Children and Families?<br/>Hannah Bates<br/><br/><br/>25. The Power of Participation: Working with Care-Experienced People<br/>Justin Rogers, Ian Thomas<br/><br/><br/>26. Seeing Things Differently: Why Neurodiversity Matters<br/>James Ganpatsingh, Jo Strang<br/><br/><br/>27. Working with Older People: Challenging Ageism<br/>Sue Thompson<br/><br/><br/>28. Understanding Substance Use in Practice<br/>Gillian Ferguson<br/><br/><br/>29. Working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers<br/>Rebecca Joy Novell<br/><br/><br/>PART V: The Organizational Context<br/>30. Organizational Dynamics<br/>Neil Thompson<br/><br/><br/>31. Self-Care and Resilience<br/>Jermaine M. Ravalier, Ciarán Murphy, Paula McFadden, Caroline Bald<br/><br/><br/>32. Reflective Supervision<br/>Jermaine M. Ravalier, John McGowan<br/><br/><br/>33. Learning in an Extraordinary Job: Social Work Professional Development<br/>Gillian Ferguson<br/><br/><br/>CONCLUSION<br/>Neil Thompson and Sarah Vicary<br/><br/><br/>REFERENCES<br/>INDEX<br/>

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