Handbook of Communication and Social Interaction Skills
The book is a comprehensive resource for understanding and improving communication skills in social and professional contexts. This authoritative book explores key theories, research, and practices related to interpersonal communication, social interaction, and skill development. It covers a wide range of topics, including verbal and nonverbal communication, conflict resolution, relationship building, and emotional intelligence. Ideal for students, researchers, and professionals, this essential guide provides practical insights and strategies to enhance effective communication and foster meaningful interactions in diverse settings.
Applied Psychology for Social Work
“Applied Psychology for Social Work” by Ewan Ingleby is a comprehensive guide that integrates psychological theories with social work practice. The book provides insights into how psychological concepts can be used to understand and address social issues. It explores various psychological approaches and their relevance to social work, including developmental, cognitive, and behavioural perspectives. The text is designed to help social workers apply psychological knowledge to improve their practice and better support their clients. It is a valuable resource for both students and professionals in the field of social work.
Critical Practice in Social Work
Critical Practice in Social Work by Robert Adams, Lena Dominelli, and Malcolm Payne is a must-read for social work professionals and students. This comprehensive book delves into how power, inequality, and social justice influence social work practice. It highlights anti-oppressive approaches, ethical decision-making, and reflective techniques to combat discrimination and promote equality. Packed with practical examples and in-depth theory, it equips social workers with tools to critically analyse their methods and address systemic inequalities. Ideal for anyone seeking to understand and implement transformative, justice-focused social work practices.
Social Work with Children and Families – Edited by Martin Davies
Social Work with Children and Families is a comprehensive and thought-provoking textbook that explores key areas of social work practice, including family support, child protection, adoption and fostering, and residential care. Edited by Martin Davies, the book brings together experienced academics and practitioners who examine how policy, law, theory, research, and real-life practice influence work with children and families. Each topic is introduced through practical examples and underpinned by critical discussion, offering a balanced and reflective insight into both the challenges and values that shape frontline social work. This book is ideal for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the evolving role of social work in promoting the welfare and protection of children.
Social Work with Rural Peoples
Social Work with Rural Peoples by Ken Collier is a foundational textbook that explores the unique challenges and approaches needed for delivering social services in rural and remote communities. Now in its third edition, the book critically examines how traditional urban-based social work models often fail to meet the needs of rural populations, particularly Indigenous communities and agricultural societies. Collier combines insights from economics, sociology, and community development with practical experience to promote a generalist and culturally sensitive approach. The book discusses how rural social work can respond to inequality, underdevelopment, and social change, while supporting local traditions and empowering communities. It is a vital resource for students, educators, and professionals seeking to understand and improve social work practice in non-urban settings.
Psychoanalytic Theory for Social Work Practice: Thinking Under Fire
This book, edited by Marion Bower, introduces key psychoanalytic and psychosocial theories to social workers, with a focus on child and family practice. It addresses how unconscious processes, trauma, and emotional stress impact both clients and professionals. Covering practical issues such as risk assessment, working with addiction, personality disorders, and reflective supervision, the book bridges theory and everyday social work. With contributions from experienced clinicians and academics, it explores how psychoanalytic thinking can help practitioners understand complex behaviours and emotional dynamics, support change, and reflect more deeply on their own practice. It is ideal for social workers seeking to strengthen their understanding of emotional processes and improve outcomes through thoughtful engagement.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk is a powerful and widely respected book by psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk that explores how trauma reshapes both the brain and the body. Drawing on decades of clinical work, research, and neuroscience, the book explains how trauma can leave lasting effects on memory, emotions, relationships, and physical health. It offers a range of healing approaches beyond traditional talk therapy, such as EMDR, yoga, neurofeedback, and theatre, to help survivors regain control and reconnect with themselves. Accessible and compassionate, this book has become essential reading for professionals and anyone seeking to understand and heal from trauma.
