Jessica: 2764 books
by Jacki Pritchard, Krista Hoffman, Sarah Nelson
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2013
What constitutes real recovery for adult victims of abuse? Current support offered to adults is often poorly planned and informed; this book sheds light on the true impact of abuse and how it can be healed.
Good Practice in Promoting Recovery and Healing for Abused Adults explores the idea...
Tackling Disability Discrimination and Disability Hate Crime
A Multidisciplinary Guide
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2015
Placing the experiences of victims at its heart, this book provides an authoritative overview of disability hate crime - explaining what it is, how it happens, its legal status, the impact on victims and how individuals and agencies should respond.
The guide outlines innovative projects developed...
Competence in Social Work Practice
A Practical Guide for Students and Professionals Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2007
Since 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...
by Wendy Lawson
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2004
Written by an 'insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy Lawson writes frankly and honestly about autism, sex and sexuality. In her new book, she draws upon her own experience to examine the implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality. Having discussed subjects such as basic...
The School of Wellbeing
12 Extraordinary Projects Promoting Children and Young People's Mental Health and Happiness
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2016
As rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and eating disorders are on the up among young people, how can schools provide appropriate information and support for the young people in their classrooms? How can they bridge the gap between what they know matters - the impact of these issues on learning...
Succeeding as a Student in the STEM Fields with an Invisible Disability
A College Handbook for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Students with Autism, ADD, Affective Disorders, or Learning Difficulties and their Families
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2013
The STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) attract many students with autism, ADD, affective disorders and related invisible disabilities who are highly intelligent and analytical, but who, upon entering higher education, may find that they struggle with independent living and a different...
Weight Expectations
One Man's Recovery from Anorexia
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2018
As seen on ITV's Lorraine
Part memoir, part self-help guide, this witty book will take you through the day-to-day struggles of living with an eating disorder. Stand-up comedian Dave Chawner tells the story of how he became anorexic, what his life with mental illness was like, and how he started...
Person-Centered Diagnosis and Treatment in Mental Health
A Model for Empowering Clients
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2012
Clients with mental health conditions are often diagnosed and treated using a strictly medical model of diagnosis, with little input from the client themselves. This reference manual takes a person-centered, holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment, seeing the client as the unrecognized expert...
by Herscue Bergenstreiml
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2015
"I knew this guy was out of the square. He was so far out, he was in the hexagonal prism that was past the triangle next to the square."
When the author met her future husband, she was instantly charmed by his intensity, wacky conversation choices, and innate desire to create peculiar...
Direct Work with Vulnerable Children
Playful Activities and Strategies for Communication
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2012
For many vulnerable children, the idea of talking to an adult about their experiences and feelings can be a daunting prospect. This book demonstrates how the introduction of playfulness when working with neglected or abused children helps to build a trusting relationship by openly engaging with the...
Direct Work with Family Groups
Simple, Fun Ideas to Aid Engagement and Assessment and Enable Positive Change
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2015
Direct Work with Family Groups is full of great ideas to aid engagement, assessment and enable positive change through direct work with family groups.
Working with families can be a challenging experience. This book looks at the personal skills needed to engage families, both at home and in...
Conversation Starters for Direct Work with Children and Young People
Guidance and Activities for Talking About Difficult Subjects
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
Some children face traumatic or difficult events in their lives, and it's essential that they are helped to understand such events and given permission to talk. To do this, helping adults need to be equipped and confident to start these conversations.
Conversation Starters for Direct Work with...
The Psychology of Spirituality
An Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2011
Spirituality is increasingly accepted as integral to human psychology, vital for physical and mental health.
The Psychology of Spirituality is an accessible book that introduces the relationship between spirituality and psychology. The author sets out what spirituality is, the values it represents...
by Marian Partington
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2016
In 1994, 21 years after her disappearance, Lucy Partington's remains were discovered in Fred and Rosemary West's basement at 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester. In this powerful and lyrical book, Lucy's elder sister, Marian, reclaims Lucy from the status of victim and finds an authentic and compassionate...