How to Survive in Social Work - Couverture souple

Thompson, Neil; McGowan, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1839978074 ISBN 13 : 9781839978074

Editeur : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2023

Synopsis

Social worker. You're a helping hand, a rock in the tempest, a friendly face through the hard times, and a catalyst for change. But what about you? How do you keep going when the pressure just keeps rising?

In this no-nonsense handbook, Neil Thompson and John McGowan distil years of social work expertise into key strategies to overcome the challenges that come with the profession. Each chapter is full of clear, practical advice on staying resilient in the face of tough situations, whether they're political, social, or economic. Handy frameworks and expert advice will strengthen your practice and give you a solid structure to build on, helping you fulfil your potential as a social worker and provide better support for your clients.

Social work is tough, but with the guidance and support in this book you can learn to tackle the challenges and thrive as a force for change.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Neil has over 45 years of experience in the caring professions as a practitioner, manager, educator, writer and adviser. He has won awards for his work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from BASW Cymru. He is renowned for his ability to express complex ideas clearly without oversimplifying them and for making theory relevant to practice.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1839978074
• ISBN 13: 9781839978074
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible