Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care, Third Edition: Knowledge and Theory

by Joyce Lishman (Editor), Steven Shardlow (Contribution by), Jane Aldgate (Contribution by), Alastair Gibson (Contribution by), Judith Brearley (Contribution by)

Overview

This fully updated and expanded third edition of a classic text provides a comprehensive introduction to key theory, knowledge, research and evidence relating to practice learning in social work and social care.

It outlines the theories that underpin social care practice, the main assessment models and interventions, and also offers guidance on the effective implementation of assessment across a range of professional contexts. Contributors from research, policy-making and practice backgrounds offer guidance on how to apply policy and research findings in everyday practice while ensuring that the complex needs of each individual service user are met. This third edition also features new chapters on group work, social pedagogy and personalisation.

The Handbook for Practice Learning in Social Work and Social Care is an essential resource for ensuring effective evidence-based practice which will be valued by students, educators and practitioners alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781849055710
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date:	08/21/2015
Edition description:	3rd Revised ed.
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Brigid Daniel is Professor of Social Work at the University of Stirling. She is the co-author of a number of books on child care and protection and has a particular interest in factors that help children to cope with adversity. She was a member of the multi-disciplinary team that carried out a national ministerial review of child protection practice in Scotland.

Steven Walker is Head of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Anglia Ruskin University, UK. He is a registered social worker and psychotherapist and has worked in social care for over 30 years, specialising in child protection and child and adolescent mental health.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition Joyce Lishman Robert Gordon 9

Section 1 Understanding

1 Introduction Heather Munro 13

2 The Social Policy Context of Practice Learning Steven M. Shardlow 32

3 Structural Approaches to Social Work Joyce Lishman 50

4 Towards Social Theory for Social Work Pauline Hardiker Mary barker 61

5 The Place of Attachment Theory in Social Work with Children and Families Jane Aldgate Neil Gibson Robert Gordon 80

6 Erikson's Life Cycle Approach to Development Alastair Gibson Robert Gordon 99

7 A Psychodynamic Approach to Social Work Judith Brearley 112

Section 2 Assessment

8 Models of Assessment Daphne Statham Patricia Kearney 126

9 Assessment and Children Brigid Daniel Dave Humphrey Robert Gordon 140

10 Assessment: From Reflexivity to Process Knowledge Michael Sheppard 163

11 Risk Assessment and Management: An Overview Hazel Kemshall 174

Section 3 Intervention

12 Cognitive Behavioural Social work Geraldine Macdonald 190

13 Task-centred Practice Peter Marsh 211

14 Crisis Intervention Amy Clark Mike Shepherd Robert Gordon 225

15 Family Therapy and Systemic Practice Steven Walker 241

16 Bereavement Rory Lynch 262

17 Groupwork Mark Doel 275

18 Social Pedagogy Janine Bolger 287

19 Group Care Colin Keenan 298

20 Personalization and Self-directed Support Sheila Slesser Robert Gordon Amy Richert 320

21 Empowerment and Advocacy Rob Mackay 338

22 Social Work and Community Development Alan Barr 355

Section 4 The Context of Assessment and Intervention

23 Social Work with Children and Families Robert Buckley Robert Gordon 372

24 Interdisciplinary Practice Terry McLean Iain Fisk Robert Gordon 395

25 Working Within the Organizational Context of Dynamic Change Fiona Feilberg Robert Gordon 419

Section 5 Reflective and Evidence-based Practice

26 Reflective Practice and Critical Reflection Jan Fook 440

27 Research, Evaluation and Evidence-based Practice Joyce Lishman 455

Contributors 472

Subject Index 478

Author Index 486

Editorial Reviews

This highly recommended handbook has been helpfully updated to reflect recent developments in social work practice and education. It is helpfully sectioned and draws together the many and varied strands of knowledge required for practice at micro and macro levels. This should be a core text for students, supervisors and educators in both practice and higher education institutes.

Dale van Graan

Serving as a handbook of practice in social work and social care, the editor has provided a systematic framework in understanding the social contexts, assessments and interventions of social work practice and social care, and the recent trends that influence the practice. The chapters are concisely written and easy to follow, giving readers a clear picture of the implementation of social work assessment and intervention strategies. Moreover, the editor has kept a good balance of micro and macro practice in social work.

China Journal of Social Work

The book is an excellent summary of the knowledge, skills and theories which are required for social work students and educators it is a valuable text that I will recommend practice educators use with students on placement. It is being also considered for adoption for students entering social work placements also.

David Hambling

This book has to be the compulsory text for anyone involved in social work practice learning or, indeed, anyone interested in social work education and training. The book has structure and clarity but, perhaps most importantly, relevancy. It brings together work from a range of authors and considers key issues pertinent to practice learning from legislation (incorporating all geographical areas of the UK) through to the role of research and evaluation. Theory, values, reflection are additional concepts that must be considered in social work practice and this book not only explains the 'what is it?' but also answers the questions 'but why do we do it?' and 'how do we do it?'. This book merits being the core text of practice learning in social work and thereafter in the 'tool-box' of all qualified practitioners.

Dr. Judith Mullineux

This book will be a helpful tool for new social work practitioners and students, as well as being a good refresher for practice educators. It offers a historical, political and social context to developing practice in social work and makes clear links with theory, research policy, legislation and principles of social work practice. It's an enjoyable read, with useful chapters on psychodynamic theory; assessment and risk; and professional analysis, which I find many students struggle with.

Glynis Marsh

The revised and updated version of this widely respected book will continue to be an invaluable resource for students and practitioners alike. It addresses core curriculum and practice themes in an accessible and engaging format. A welcome addition to the bookshelf or library.

Anne Quinney

The text was very detailed, covered all relevant topics and I will find it very beneficial for my theory subjects, as well as my future and current placements... I think this is a great text book and very useful for any student studying social work.

Netgallery - Rosie Harris

This book, as with the previous edition, represents excellent value for students from the beginning of their social work education through to their assessed year in employment. Given the range of core and specialist topics covered, students will find chapters that are relevant whatever practice context they find themselves in while on placement, as well as across their taught social work curriculum. It will equip students to engage in critically reflective learning and evidence informed practice. The writing style is consistently accessible and strikes a balance between clarity of explanation and depth of analysis. By signposting students to the most relevant further reading it manages to achieve both breadth and depth in one accessible volume, combining brevity with thorough coverage of the topics.

Mandi MacDonald