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  • Building on Women's Strengthsby K. Jean Peterson; Alice A. Lieberman

    Haworth Press 2001; US$ 49.95

    This groundbreaking book explores the ways a woman-centered worldview can transform social policy, social services, and direct practice. Updated to honor the memory of Liane V. Davis, who died in 1995, this new edition of Building on Women's Strengths offers updated information and new chapters on women who have been incarcerated, women on welfare who experience violence, and lesbian and bisexual women. It discusses the issues of women's lives, including family violence, welfare reform, mental health, child welfare, aging, racism, and being silenced. To view an excerpt online, find the book in our QuickSearch catalog at www.HaworthPress.com. more...

  • Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disabilityby Yvona Fast

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2004; US$ 22.95

    Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment field. There is also information for employers, agencies and careers counsellors on AS and NLD as 'invisible' disabilities, including an analysis of the typical strengths of somebody with NLD or AS, and how to use these positively in the workplace. Practical information and lists of career resources are supported by numerous case studies to inspire and advise. An essential... more...

  • Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglectby Dr. Kenneth Lau; Kathryn Krase; Mr. Richard H. Morse

    Springer Publishing Company 2008; US$ 45.00

    "[A] concise and detailed description of a very complex issue rich in detail and insight.". Leslie J. Temme, LCSW. School of Social Work, Adelphi University. "[A] 'must have' resource for practicing professionals and an invaluable teaching tool for social work students .This is precisely the book that mandated reporters seek to assist in the reporting process and understanding their legal obligations.". Keva M. Miller, PhD, LCSW. School of Social Work, Portland State University. In all states, social workers are required to report suspected child abuse and neglect, and face serious penalties if they fail to do so. But not all cases of abuse are obvious. Mandated reporters are thus confronted with a host of both legal... more...

  • Social Work with Immigrants and Refugeesby Mr. Fernando Chang-Muy; Elaine P. Congress

    Springer Publishing Company 2008; US$ 60.00

    "I applaud social work students, professors, and social workers who seek to serve and empower the immigrant community. This text is a great tool toward raising awareness of the many issues immigrants face, and helping them find solutions.". -- Frank Sharry, Executive Director, America's Voice. "The book is a major contribution to social workers and their clients as it addresses advocacy on behalf of immigrants and refugees during a social, economic and political period that restricts immigrants' rights and service access.". -- Dr. Diane Drachman, Associate Professor,. University of Connecticut School of Social Work. Successful social work with immigrants must begin with an understanding of their legal status and... more...

  • Pocket Guide to Crisis Interventionby Albert R Roberts; Kenneth R Yeager

    Oxford University Press, USA 2009; US$ 27.95

    1. Definition and Nature of Crisis. 2. Public vs. Private Crisis. 3. Events that Precipitate a Crisis. 4. Twelve Characteristics and Indicators of a Crisis-Prone Person. 5. Types of Crises. 6. Burgess and Roberts' Stress-Crisis-Trauma Continuum. 7. Psychophysiological Reactions to a Crisis. 8. Stress Symptomatology and the General Adaptation Syndrome. 9. Common Signs, Symptoms, and Psychological Responses to Crisis (Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioral). 10. Roberts' Seven Stage Crisis Intervention Model (R-SSCIM). 11. The Crisis Management Plan. 12. Dos and Don'ts for Crisis Hotline Workers. 13. Steps for Handling Difficult or Hostile Callers to a Hotline. 14. Suicide Risk Assessment Protocol and Warning Signs. 15. Crisis Intervention... more...

  • Leadership in Social Careby Zoe Van Zwanenberg

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2009; US$ 37.95

    Social care needs excellent leaders now more than ever. Effective leaders aim high, listen to what the service users want and need, inspire their staff and continually question what they are doing and why. This book draws together the latest research on fundamental leadership issues in social care, discussing collaborative leadership and the importance of place-based development, exploring the key disciplines of supervision, management and leadership and examining the purpose of a learning framework for social care. Comparative approaches are also provided by practitioners working outside of social work, placing leadership development in context across the public, private and voluntary sectors and presenting authoritative guidance from an international... more...

  • Writing Skills for Social Workersby Karen Healy; Joan Mulholland

    Sage Publications Ltd. 2007; US$ 53.00

    `This work provides some tools for sharpening thinking, writing and practice. It is a readable, accessible and highly relevant text, suitable for all social workers' - Professional Social Work. `This book will become a key reference text for many social workers both while studying and as established professionals. A well -thumbed text on the bookshelf!' - Janice West, Glasgow Caledonian University. Social workers are required to communicate in writing for a range of purposes, and to write effectively for a range of audiences, such as clients, team members, magistrates and policy makers. Writing Skills for Social Workers aims to raise the profile of writing skills in social work practice, and to enhance social workers' written communication... more...

  • New Directions in Social Work Practiceby Kieron Hatton

    Learning Matters 2010; US$ 35.95

    This text gives a clear overview of social work practice as it is today, and examines some of the key drivers to future change. more...

  • Reflective Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapyby Sofie Bager-Charleson

    Learning Matters 2010; US$ 35.95

    A practical student guide to reflective practice in counselling and psychotherapy more...

  • Key Concepts in Social Gerontologyby Judith E Phillips; Kristine J Ajrouch; Sarah Hillcoat-Nalletamby

    Sage Publications Ltd. 2010; US$ 43.00

    Social gerontology is a new and dynamic field reflecting the increasing interest in ageing across the world. This book provides a readily accessible guide to well established and contested issues, as well as new concepts emerging through cutting edge research in the discipline. The entries give concise, lucid knowledge on what constitutes the 'building blocks' of social gerontology and sets out a clear review of the core concepts, both classic and emerging, in this subject area. Each concept is explored in terms of its: History. Application. Usefulness to theory and research. Significance in practice. They go beyond simple definition of the concepts to look at how each issue has shaped the discipline of social gerontology today. This... more...