Competence in Social Work Practice Format:Trade Paperback as trust and familiarity are

as trust and familiarity are established

It encourages practitioners to focus on building safety into relationships and to adapt their approach to take into account the impact of trauma and abuse on an individual's capacity to engage and to communicate verbally

Self-harm in adolescents is an increasingly recognized problem

This unique book will be essential reading for students and practitioners in health and social care

Lisa Morgan proffers her insight and advice to ensure that others on the autism spectrum don't have to face suicide loss alone

Competence in Social Work Practice Format:Trade Paperback as trust and familiarity areSince the publication of the first edition of this classic text, the major reforms in social work education resulted in the National Occupational Standards Framework (NOSF), which requires all social workers to demonstrate competence in a number of key areas. This practical text book covers all areas of the NOSF including social work ethics, residential care practice, child protection, risk analysis and protecting adults with learning difficulties.