Social Work
How do you become an outstanding social worker?
Becoming an effective social worker involves developing an identity and an excellent understanding of both theory and practice. Our books discuss theory in context, include case studies and encourage discussion to help you achieve.
In this section, we have the books to make you an outstanding social work practitioner.
Guided Relaxation
Your essential guide to creating calm
A treat for the mind, body and spirit for anyone who values their health and well-being.
Over 30 guided relaxation scripts to quieten the mind, release tension and create peace.
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Studying for your Master’s Degree in Social Work
An essential book to support students from diverse backgrounds as they embark on a Master’s degree in social work.
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Dilemmas and Decision Making in Dementia Care
A series of case studies, inspired by the author’s real-life experience, exploring ethical and practical dilemmas occurring in health and social care practice with people living with dementia in a variety of settings from care homes to intermediate healthcare settings.
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Studying for your Social Work Degree
Essential reading for all those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, providing study support, skills and strategies to ensure success.
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Academic Writing and Referencing for your Social Work Degree
An essential text for all those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, providing study support and skills development for academic writing and referencing.
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Critical Thinking Skills for your Social Work Degree
An essential text for all those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, providing study support and skills development for critical thinking, reading and writing.
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Communication Skills for your Social Work Degree
For those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, this book provides study support and skills development for both oral and written communication in the context of social work.
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Dilemmas and Decision Making in Residential Childcare
A collection of (fictitious) stories told from the residential child care worker role to help demonstrate how they work with dilemmas, weigh up options and make decisions in the moment.
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Dilemmas and Decision Making in Social Work
A collection of stories to help social workers work with dilemmas, weigh up options and make good decisions.
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Keeping Safe and Working Effectively For Social Workers and Health Professionals
Helps social workers and health professionals recognise potential risks in situations, when to avoid involvement, and how best to manage the risks.
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Public Health Explored
50 Stories to Change the World
Understanding public health has never been more important
It is in the headlines as never before. Aimed at all interested individuals but particularly students and professionals in nursing, medicine, social work and public health, this book encourages critical debate and reflection for a deep understanding of the complexities of public health.
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Love in the Present Tense
A Bereaved Mum's Story
A mother shares insight on the positives and negatives of her young adult son’s unsuccessful cancer treatment with a view to contributing to improving services for the patient and the family.
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Dilemmas and Decision Making in Dementia Care
A series of case studies, inspired by the author’s real-life experience, exploring ethical and practical dilemmas occurring in health and social care practice with people living with dementia in a variety of settings from care homes to intermediate healthcare settings.
Keeping Safe and Working Effectively For Social Workers and Health Professionals
Helps social workers and health professionals recognise potential risks in situations, when to avoid involvement, and how best to manage the risks.
Studying for your Master’s Degree in Social Work
An essential book to support students from diverse backgrounds as they embark on a Master’s degree in social work.