Communicating with children and young people: Making a difference (Social Work in Practice series) - Softcover

Lefevre, Michelle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847422829 ISBN 13: 9781847422828

Publisher: Policy Press, 2010

Synopsis

It is now clear that if professionals are to make a real difference for children and young people, they must be able to engage and communicate with children themselves, not just their parents and carers. Practitioners must be able to listen to children, support them, keep them informed, and fully involve them in matters which concern them. This timely book aspires to prepare social workers and other practitioners for this challenging set of roles and tasks. In particular, it aims to enthuse readers to develop the most powerful resource they have to offer in their direct work with children: themselves.

About this title

About the Author:

Michelle Lefevre, School of Social Work and Social Care, University of Sussex

Review:

This is one of the best texts on this subject to emerge in recent years - well written, scholarly with practice accounts that draw on Michelle Lefevre's direct experience. An essential text for all practitioners who encounter children and young people in their work. Pam Trevithick, University of Bristol

This highly readable book makes a valuable contribution to an important but undeveloped area of practice. It combines theoretical perspectives on the dynamics of communication with children with opportunities for application, reflection and evaluation of one's own practice. Karen Tanner, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Social Work, Tavistock Clinic

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1847422829
• ISBN 13: 9781847422828
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224