Social Work

This book shines a light on the personal stories of people with lived experiences and the important and valuable role that social workers have played in disaster response.

How to understand social work theory and apply it to social work practice

This exciting book challenges the dominant approaches to children and young people’s mental health, and provides straightforward practical strategies that can be used to address emotional upset, loss, and aid recovery.

This book captures the unique moment in time created by the Covid 19 pandemic and uses this as a lens to explore contemporary issues for social work education and practice.  

An up-to-date guide to the effective use of social media in social work education

A useful resource for people seeking to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse. 

A personal account of Foster to Adopt drawing on a range of experiences of the highs and lows of adopting babies and small children.    

Social workers and health professionals are often placed in situations where they are verbally or physically threatened by service users and others. This book will help them recognise potential risk in situations, when to avoid involvement, and how best to manage the risks. 

A theoretically informed practical guide to understanding and tackling stress, presented by a well-respected author who explains complex ideas clearly and accessibly without oversimplifying them.

For new or aspiring managers in social work and social care, examining the practical and emotional transitions involved in taking on a management role, how to look after yourself and others, and how to develop a strong professional identity.

A book that brings up to date theory and understanding of child development in the early years into the workplace.

A Newly Qualified Social Worker’s experience, reflections and gentle advice on the training process and early years of a Social Work career.