Working with Families (5th Edition)

Working with Families is an indigenous Canadian title that will teach you the important connection between the well-being of children and the well-being of families. It integrates knowledge from a broad range of disciplines—sociologists, psychologists, anthropologists—into a practical book that combines the authors’ theoretical knowledge, professional experience, and work with students.

        The text has been updated to include new statistical data, references, and research. It also has three new chapters: Resilience, Parents with Special Needs, and Modern Families.

Rena Shimoni is the Dean of Applied Research and Innovation at Bow Valley College. She views applied research as a key change agent, and is currently developing strategies to involve Bow Valley College students in applied research. Prior to that, she completed her MSc in Applied Social Studies at Oxford University and a PhD in Educational Policy from the University of Calgary.

Joanne Baxter is Chair of the Child and Youth Studies Department at Mount Royal University. She is currently consulting with Calgary and Rocky View Child and Family Services, and is involved in a number of community-based coalitions and partnerships.