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