Communication skills are fundamental to effective social work practice. Accessible and easy-to-read, this book explores how…

\nGrounded in extensive experience and research, this book provides an invaluable look at the potential of Motivational…

Writing Routes is an essential roadmap for anybody setting out on the journey of self-discovery through words. Seventy…

This is a classic text for students and practitioners in the child care and protection field which summarises important…

Written in an accessible style with insights into adoption and social work practice past and present, Birth Fathers and…

This book is based on the life accounts of 244 children of minority ethnic origin who were placed with predominantly white…

This book presents an examination of the historical, legal and philosophical contexts within which advocacy services have…

Writing Works is a guide for writers or therapists working with groups or individuals and is full of practical advice on…

This book details and evaluates expert research into the developing role of family centres in the light of current political…

\nThis activity book features a colourful illustrated therapeutic story about Ollie the Octopus, with a focus on Ollie…

\nA strikingly honest anthology of autistic teachers sharing the challenges and successes of their careers. With topics…

\nExperienced clinicians show how educators can easily use a proven psychological model to help pupils who have experienced…

\nThis survival guide offers trainees and newly qualified CWPs and EMHPs the skills and strategies they need to cope with…

Early trauma can often lead to sensorimotor underdevelopment in children. This book provides practical strategies for both…

\nA professionals\' guide to understanding and better identifying diverse autistic presentations, with chapters covering…

The right of minority groups to define their culture and identity in their own terms is the central theme of this book.…

Writing Well is a practical handbook of creative writing exercises which forms the basis of an indirect, nonconfrontational…

This book contains 14 biographies written by people of all ages who have a learning disability. The authors discuss how…

Let's Talk Relationships offers a multitude of creative ways to get young people aged 13-19 talking about positive…

New or experienced social workers who are developing their collaborative practice will find this book to be an essential…

Experts from a variety of disciplines contribute to this substantially revised edition of this popular handbook - new…

An understanding of brain development can help early years practitioners to better nurture personal, social and emotional…

A concise text that offers a straightforward, comprehensive collection of mediator skills and strategies. Combines hands on…

Providing support and guidance for partners of trans people, this must-have workbook offers them a safe space to navigate…

\nDementia doesn\'t just affect the person with the diagnosis, but their family and friends too. This book provides…

Practitioners working in the helping professions realise the importance of supervision as a space for: reflection;…

\nA practice guide and training framework for using music therapy best practices in senior care settings. Includes a…

When someone is suspected of being violent towards their family, the onus often falls on the victim to keep the children…

A structured resource with activities and exercises to help children and teens explore their feelings and strengthen healing…

\nThe ultimate guide to becoming a trauma-informed restorative practitioner. Whether or not you\'re familiar with the ideas…

Dr Brian Williams lays bare the assumptions about victims and offenders that currently restrict efficient policy-making. He…

Based on a long-term study of the policies of seven European nations towards lone mothers, this book reveals the contrasting…

Engaging with the 2004 Amman message, which sought to clarify Islam's true peaceful nature, this book debates what it means…

This book provides a definitive critical introduction to service user views and involvement. It addresses both the…

Starting with an introduction to the policy and practice of listening to children and young people, both individually and in…

The Writer's Key introduces creative writing as a tool for self-reflection and personal and professional development. It…

This accessible introduction provides social work students and practitioners with the knowledge they need both to evaluate…

This classic book explores the role of drama, movement and music in therapy. It clearly explains the fundamental principles…

Firmly rooted in current practice this is a practical tool for the assessment of children and their families, this guide…

\nDealing with the Seven Core Issues of Adoption and Permanency has never been easier than with this Seven Core Issues…

\nPacked full of ways to make therapeutic concepts engaging for children, this book contains over 50 therapeutic activities…

As part of preparation for the classroom, it's key for trainee teachers to understand the emotional needs of students. This…

\nContributions from leading researchers and practitioners in the field of autism along with the voices of autistic adults…

\nA comprehensive overview of ACT that shows how to implement art therapy interventions from an ACT approach. Including…

\nA compendium of social stories followed by activities, lesson plans and useful resources for teachers and parents to…

\nA hopeful and person-centred account of how friendship and community can create an environment where people with dementia…