Doing Relationship-Based Social Work

Julia Alexander

ISBN 10: 1785920146 / ISBN 13: 9781785920141

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, GB, 2017

About this Item

Relationships and communication are the foundation of good social work practice. This book offers a new model, drawn from research and practical experience, which describes how to carry out effective relationship-based social work.Doing Relationship-Based Social Work provides a refreshing and realistic approach to social work practice. The model itself is built around four stages: engagement, negotiation, enabling change and valuing endings. Underpinned by motivational interviewing techniques, strengths focused practice, emotional intelligence and empowerment, the approach is supported by case examples and explanations of the importance of relationships at each stage. Informative and practical, this book will be an invaluable text for undergraduate and postgraduate social work students as well as all social work and allied professionals committed to enabling positive change.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Doing Relationship-Based Social Work
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, GB
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785920146
• ISBN 13: 9781785920141
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 262 grams

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Synopsis

Relationships and communication are the foundation of good social work practice. This book offers a new model, drawn from research and practical experience, which describes how to carry out effective relationship-based social work.

Doing Relationship-Based Social Work provides a refreshing and realistic approach to social work practice. The model itself is built around four stages: engagement, negotiation, enabling change and valuing endings. Underpinned by motivational interviewing techniques, strengths focused practice, emotional intelligence and empowerment, the approach is supported by case examples and explanations of the importance of relationships at each stage.

Informative and practical, this book will be an invaluable text for undergraduate and postgraduate social work students as well as all social work and allied professionals committed to enabling positive change.

About the Author

Cheryl McMullin is currently in a teaching fellow post at Ulster University teaching undergraduates on the BSc Social Work degree. She is also a qualified social worker. Professor Mary McColgan is Head of School of Sociology and Applied Social Studies at Ulster University.