Mastering Communication in Social Work: From Understanding to Doing (Mastering Social Work Skills) - Softcover

Gast, Linda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849054444 ISBN 13: 9781849054447

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

Communication skills are fundamental to effective social work practice.

Accessible and easy-to-read, Mastering Communication in Social Work is designed to help you develop these essential skills. It explores the basics of how communication works, the factors that influence how effectively you attend to and convey information, and how you can improve your communication. Particular attention is given to the challenges posed by difficult clients and the cultural dimensions of communication. Gast and Bailey put forward a reflective model for practice designed help you break bad habits and develop a wider repertoire of communication behaviours. Practice vignettes and exercises for the reader are included throughout.

This book is essential reading for social work students, practitioners, managers, practice teachers and assessors, and trainers, as well as those in allied professions.

About this title

Book Description:

An accessible guide to developing and improving vital communication skills needed for effective social work practice

From the Author:

Linda Gast is an independent trainer and consultant in the social care and criminal justice fields, and is an Associate of In-Trac Training and Consultancy. She provides training on diversity, equal opportunities, gender issues and staff supervision skills.
Martin Bailey is a trainer and consultant with a background in social care. He is an Associate of In-Trac Training and Consultancy. His special interest areas include communication with children and parents, staff well-being and behaviour change.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1849054444
• ISBN 13: 9781849054447
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176