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Becoming a Trainer in Adult Abuse Work - Jacki Pritchard - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Becoming a Trainer in Adult Abuse Work - Jacki Pritchard - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Pritchard''s extensive experience of practice, research and training inform the advice and practical guidance she gives... The book is full of useful photocopiable handouts and proformas that can be helpful as long as the trainer has the necessary background knowledge to use them. The case studies are a joy and contain the diversity of experience and multicultural elements missing from the rest of the book. They will be useful in concocting a range of exercises and discussion points in basic training.''- Social Work Education''The book is written in a clear, conversational style and is both practically-based and very accessible... Pritchard''s style is conversational and accessible. Material is introduced in a friendly and informal way.''- Ageing & Society''A training guide covering the setting up of abuse awareness courses through the various stages, looking at selecting a pool of trainers, developing them, evaluation and case studies. It provides guidance for those struggling through the discussions and planning, and point clearly to the need for sensitive and skilled group workers as trainers.''- Community Care''This is the latest of a wide range of adult abuse publications by Jacki Pritchard, now recognised as one of the leaders in the field. In previous works, she has highlighted the need for training at all levels in all agencies concerned with vulnerable adults... The book''s purpose is simply to increase the number of people available with the capacity and skills to provide training to others. This cascade approach is seen to be the most effective way of training large numbers of people with limited resources. It is however recognised that different types of training are required for people with different functions. This manual will be used to train trainers at the introductory, basic information level.The manual is set out clearly and provides essential information for potential trainers of trainers. It manages to demystify the art of training and brings it within the scope of most people. The initial sections deal with developing training within organisations, selecting a pool of trainers, and training and supporting trainers, with exercises to help readers through the process.The next section is full of practical advice on how to get ready for your first training session. This leads on to a chapter on possible content of a basic raising awareness course on adult abuse. While giving direction, this section allows some felxibility and choice for the trainer. There are lots of handouts, which can be reproduced as part of a training course.One of the most important sections is on difficult issues for trainers. This includes disclosure of abuse by a course participant or participants being particularly challenged by the subject matter. This is followed by a section on problems for trainers, which offers sound advice on a range of important issues. The final chapters concentrate on evaluation and case studies for use during a training course. English law is referenced in the legal section and this should be substituted with the relevant Scottish equivalents where they apply.This timely and practical manual will help agencies develop effective awareness programmes. It deals with a wide range of issues, offers practical advice and contains numerous exercises and worksheets. An ideal addition to any agency''s training resources, it will make a positive contribution to addressing the often unrecognised issue of adult abuse.''- RostrumAgencies working with vulnerable adults are increasingly finding they have to train staff internally to become trainers on the issue of adult abuse and new government legislation means this trend is likely to continue. Based on the author''s considerable experience of training practitioners, this timely and practical manual will help agencies develop effective basic awareness programmes. Becoming a Trainer in Adult Abuse Work deals with a comprehensive range of issues including selection of trainers; practicalities such as venue, equipment, refreshments; policy, law and evaluation and difficult issues ranging from disclosure and confidentiality to lack of confidence and time management. As well as this step-by-step advice, the book contains exercises and worksheets, ensuring it is a practical resource as well as a useful reference for those agencies, across all sectors, involved in adult abuse work.

DKK 415.00
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Enhancing Self-Esteem - Nick Hagiliassis - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Enhancing Self-Esteem - Nick Hagiliassis - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Maintaining healthy levels of self-esteem is key to leading a positive and fulfilled life, but for many people with a disability it can be difficult when faced with the additional challenges they encounter. Negative messages, low expectations, reduced opportunities and discrimination are all facts of life for a large number of people, and these factors can have a serious impact on the development of self-esteem.Enhancing Self-Esteem is unique in being tailored specifically to meet the needs of adults with disabilities. It is a comprehensive resource that provides relevant, cognitively-suitable and age-appropriate information and exercises to aid trainers working with adults with physical and multiple disabilities, and is suitable for people with mild intellectual disability and severe communication impairment.The material is designed to be used in 10 two-hour sessions that explore skills that will help to develop and maintain self-esteem. Each session is fully scripted, with comprehensive instructions for the trainer and useful photocopiable hand-outs.Enhancing Self-Esteem is an essential resource that will be valued by any trainer working with disabled people.

DKK 422.00
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Relationships, Sex and Health Education 101 - Kerry Cabbin - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Relationships, Sex and Health Education 101 - Kerry Cabbin - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Written by an experienced relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) trainer, this comprehensive guide to RSHE covers all you need to know to teach pupils aged 11+.Covering peer pressure, effective communication, self-esteem, confidence building, and consent alongside the topics of contraception, sexually transmitted infections and more, this extensive guide offers information and inclusive teaching ideas, worksheets, and activities for groups of young people to learn and have fun at the same time.This approachable, flexible, and easy-to-use resource is an essential tool for anyone whose role it is to deliver relationships and sex education, in a classroom setting or in the wider community.

DKK 311.00
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A Treasure Box for Creating Trauma-Informed Organizations - Dr Karen Treisman - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

A Treasure Box for Creating Trauma-Informed Organizations - Dr Karen Treisman - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

This Treasure Box book is packed full of valuable resources from bestselling and award-winning author, trainer, organizational consultant, and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Karen Treisman,It shows you how to weave a deep understanding of trauma and adversity into the daily practice and the whole fabric of your organization. Every chapter features an array of colour photocopiable worksheets, downloadable materials, practical ideas, reflective questions, and exercises ready to use both individually and organizationally. Covering guidance on policies, recruitment, supervision, language, cultural humility, co-production, team meeting ideas, staff wellbeing and more, this is the ultimate treasure trove for getting your organization truly and meaningfully trauma-informed.This resource is complemented by a host of other publications and card sets all created by Dr Treisman (search on ''Therapeutic Treasures Collection'' to find them all!).

DKK 866.00
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Storytelling and Story-Reading in Early Years - Mary Medlicott - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Storytelling and Story-Reading in Early Years - Mary Medlicott - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

When a practitioner can tell and read stories well, it is proven to significantly improve young children''s early communication and literacy. In this easy-to-read and essential guide, storytelling trainer Mary Medlicott gives professionals the tools to get the best out of oral storytelling and story-reading sessions, with management, performance and language techniques.Included are examples of stories and post-story activities that are most successful with children of ages 2 to 5. Medlicott shows how to prepare for the session, spark children''s imagination with props, voices and facial expressions, and encourage empathy with thoughtful use of language and variety. Importantly, she gives practical advice on how to cater for all learning needs, such as children with hearing impairment or learning difficulties, and children who are learning English as a second language.

DKK 219.00
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D.I.V.E.R.S.I.T.Y. - Vivian Okeze Tirado - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

D.I.V.E.R.S.I.T.Y. - Vivian Okeze Tirado - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Being culturally competent in practice is an essential skill for any practitioner working with people. Award-winning social worker and diversity trainer Vivian Okeze-Tirado has developed an applied practice model to help you to increase your understanding of diversity and improve your cultural competency:D - Decide to be a Culturally Sensitive PractitionerI - Invite people to talk about their cultures, values, beliefs, and experiencesV- Value their history, individuality(,) and differencesE- Explore the client''s realities, show curiosityR- Reflect upon information and knowledge receivedS- Scrutinise yourselfI -Identify strategies to aid your workT- Train yourself to treat people, children, and families individuallyY- Yield to culturally sensitive practiceEncouraging you to do more than just talk about racism, this simple practice tool provides easily achievable steps and practical guidance to empower you and your colleagues tackle racism and discrimination in practice.

DKK 209.00
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Training and Development for Dementia Care Workers - Anthea Innes - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Training and Development for Dementia Care Workers - Anthea Innes - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Using the latest ideas on good practice from the Bradford Dementia Group, Anthea Innes provides a complete and concise guide to running a training programme for dementia care workers. She begins with a brief outline of the key factors to consider prior to the design, delivery and implementation of a programme. In particular the book stresses the importance of getting to know the care setting in which the trainees will practise, to ensure that the training has direct relevance to participants.The author then discusses the theoretical and practical issues involved in designing the training programme, including advice on how best to tailor it to the audience, and highlighting the practical points a trainer needs to consider when delivering a programme. She considers the problems that arise when attempting to convert theory into practice, as well as factors that can help training be relevant and acted upon. The book concludes with a discussion about the best means of evaluating a training programme and its impact on practice.

DKK 265.00
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Responding After Suicide - Andrea Walraven Thissen - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Responding After Suicide - Andrea Walraven Thissen - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

This practical guide about what first responders should do after a suicide, offers advice on identifying and recording a death as suicide, breaking the bad news and dealing with the impact of suicide in the short, middle and long term.Drawing on her own experience as a first responder and trainer, the author provides guidance and tips for best practice when responding to a suicide. These include what can happen to the body in the immediate aftermath, how to talk to the bereaved to limit or prevent secondary trauma, and how to manage suicide in public arenas such as schools. The scenarios covered include detailed scripts of how to deal with difficult situations. There are also sections that tackle complex issues such as religious or cultural customs, and unusual cases of suicide which can pose extra challenges.Straightforward and full of sage advice, each chapter includes real-world examples from the author''s many years working as a first responder which highlight how suicide postvention techniques can be applied.

DKK 246.00
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The Teacher's Introduction to Attachment - Nicola Marshall - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The Teacher's Introduction to Attachment - Nicola Marshall - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Simple and concise, The Teacher''s Introduction to Attachment offers an easy way to understand children with attachment issues and how they can be supported. Author Nicola Marshall combines her expertise as an adoptive parent and schools trainer to describe in plain English what attachment is, how children develop attachment problems and how these problems affect a child''s social, emotional and neurological development. She addresses some of the difficulties in identifying attachment issues in children - common among children who are in care or adopted, but which are sometimes mistaken for symptoms of ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nicola also describes a range of helpful principles and practical strategies which will help children flourish - from simple tips for the individual on how to improve their communication to the changes a school can make to reduce a child''s anxiety about changes and transitions.Ideal for teachers and support staff to pick up and use, this book is an essential addition to any school''s staff library.

DKK 209.00
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The Essential Guide to Safe Travel-Training for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities - Dr Desiree Gallimore - Bog - Jessica Kingsley

The Essential Guide to Safe Travel-Training for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities - Dr Desiree Gallimore - Bog - Jessica Kingsley

For those growing up with an intellectual disability or autism, comfortable, safe and independent travel will prove an invaluable life skill. The key to pursuing fulfilling work and leisure activities and developing as an individual, it also brings a liberating level of self-sufficiency and reassurance of equality within society.Arriving at this goal can be daunting. Dr Gallimore''s straightforward five-step system will guide parents and professionals through successful training for children of any age and ability. Focusing on understanding each child''s individual goals and challenges, it gives you the ''ingredients'' needed to fully prepare for each journey in advance, and shows how to judge when to step back and let the child progress alone. Addressing specific fears and obstacles that make travel difficult for children with learning difficulties, it sets out all the precautions necessary to safeguard children and others as they learn to reach their chosen destinations. Clear-cut and far-reaching, this book is enriched by Dr Gallimore''s extensive experience as a psychologist, mobility specialist and travel-trainer. It is a heartening resource and will be necessary reading for anyone working with a child to get them on their path to independent travel.

DKK 200.00
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The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity - Daniel Aherne - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity - Daniel Aherne - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

At least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent. So what exactly is neurodiversity? What does ''executive functioning'' mean? What are ''spiky profiles''?In this simple guide, expert speaker and trainer Daniel Aherne provides a clear introduction to neurodiversity and the four most common neurodivergent identities of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. Using an analogy of a cactus needing a desert to grow in, he emphasises the importance of getting the environment right for neurodivergent people, rather than expecting them to adapt to the neurotypical world. Daniel, who himself has ADHD, also explains how neurodivergent people often have great strengths alongside areas of difficulty, and writes about the interplay between diagnoses, as well as unpacking tricky concepts such as working memory, sensory processing, communication differences and more.Busting common misconceptions and setting out simple tips and guidance for supporting the neurodivergent people around you, whether among your family, friends or at your school, college or workplace - or if you yourself are ND and want to improve the understanding of others - this essential guide will help us all celebrate neurodiversity and foster more inclusive communities.

DKK 184.00
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Nurturing Attachments Training Resource - Kim S. Golding - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Nurturing Attachments Training Resource - Kim S. Golding - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Nurturing Attachments Training Resource is a complete group-work programme containing everything you need to run training and support sessions for adoptive parents and foster or kinship carers. Based on attachment theory and developed by expert author and trainer Kim Golding, this rich resource provides an authoritative set of ideas for therapeutically parenting children along with all the guidance you will need to implement the training.The training resource includes theoretical content and process notes for facilitators, and a range of activities supported by online downloadable content with photocopiable reflective diary sheets, activity sheets and handouts. It is structured into 3 modules with 6 sessions per module. Module 1: Provides an understanding of attachment theory, patterns of attachment and an introduction to therapeutic parenting. Module 2: Introduces the House Model of Parenting, providing guidance on how to help the children experience the family as a secure base. Module 3: Continues exploring the House Model of Parenting, with consideration of how parents can both build a relationship with the children and manage their behaviour. This will be an invaluable resource and one-stop guide for any professionals involved in training foster carers and adoptive parents, as well as residential child care workers and kinship carers.

DKK 1019.00
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Working with Elder Abuse - Jacki Pritchard - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Working with Elder Abuse - Jacki Pritchard - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

''The author has specialised in working with adult abuse and the manual is set out in the way she recommends that training be presented. There are chapters on older people, black and minority ethnic people and younger adults, as well as on investigations and case conferences.''- Nursing Standard''Working with Elder Abuse is a forthright and detailed training manual - the manual is a blend of theory, exercises, and further readings and it is anticipated that it will be used by staff trainers providing formal training as well as by supervisors who will work through it with their staff teams. The manual is clearly written, practical and realistic without being condescending. It clearly benefits from being written by someone who is herself a full time staff trainer on elder abuse and has tested and honed the suggested training materials through frequent use. The emphasis on experiential learning, drawing upon the experience of the training participants and exploring attitudes as well as knowledge is evident. This approach allows the potential user to feel comfortable with replicating the training modules and adpating them to fit other situations and content... Working with Elder Abuse is an excellent training guide. The care that has been taken in detailing all training steps, without burying the reader/trainee in duplicative content, makes one eager to utilize the manual immediately. This manual belongs on every trainer''s shelf. It can be used equally well both as a self-training guide and to train large groups, and offers much that can be adapted for use with other content areas.''- Journal of Teaching in Social Work''This book achieves its stated aim. As a manual for use in training, it provides a wealth of well presented material that may be used by trainers who have a background knowledge in the field. The material is presented in a logical and user friendly way. It can be recommended to those who have to raise awareness of this issue among the staff groups in the title.''- Registered Homes''Pritchard (a well known and highly regarded contributor to the field) draws on her experience as a trainer to facilitate the empowerment of so called unqualified staff in confronting their own feelings when facing `victims and abusers''... Of all writers on elder abuse, she is grounded in practicability, underpinned by a clear grasp of the training needs of front-line staff. This handbook successfully integrates theory and exercises and should be on the shelves of all trainers. It will be indispensable for staff groups.''- Community Care''This book pulls no punches. It discusses sensitive issues, such as sexual abuse, frankly in everyday language and is essential reading for managers and assistants about abuse. NVQ students will find it useful and NVQ assessment centres would be well advised to buy copies.''- Nursing Times''A welcome addition to the available texts on elder abuse. Working with Elder Abuse by Jacki Pritchard is beautifully presented and easily accessible - large well spaced print, eye-catching headings, and interesting symbols signalling training tools such as handouts. The language is clear and fluid.''- Action on Elder Abuse Bulletin''The language is clear and definitions and exercises are easy to understand. The text is well laid out, and there is a lack of jargon -This will be a very helpful book for all who are concerned about elder abuse and should contribute towards the reduction of such abuse in the future as well as giving confidence to trainers, managers, care staff and all who are involved in care of the elderly.''- Christian Council on Ageing''Jacki Pritchard has produced a valuable addition to the training literature... For the beginner, this book is highly recommended.''- Baseline`The training manual is long overdue. The A4 format of the book and the permission to photocopy certain pages as handouts is very welcome... Residential and day-care issues are well covered with plenty of exercises... The straightforward language and the way that practical issues are addressed is effective... The manual is an excellent resource which managers, supervisors and trainers will find invaluable.''- Ageing and SocietyThis practical training manual is written for home care, residential and day care staff, who need to be able to recognise elder abuse, but may not be trained to do so. Its large format, range of exercises and photocopiable worksheets makes it a valuable source of training material not only for training teams, but also for managers who train staff and teams on site.Each chapter contains exercises, a reading list and a simple discussion of the theory behind each of the key areas covered by the manual. These include:defining elder abuserecognizing elder abusewhat to do when working with elder abusecase conferenceslong term work with victims and abusersabuse in institutionsissues for managerscase studies

DKK 376.00
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Fascial Stretch Therapy - Second Edition - A. Frederick - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Fascial Stretch Therapy - Second Edition - A. Frederick - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The new edition of this highly successful book, written by Ann and Chris Frederick, directors of the Stretch to Win® Institute, is packed with theory and practice, including a host of beautifully illustrated assisted stretches.Fascial Stretch Therapy™, Second edition is a practical and highly applicable manual for any massage therapist, movement instructor, physical or occupational therapist, athletic or sports trainer, fitness instructor or osteopath - in fact for any hands-on practitioners who wants to learn new skills and improve therapeutic outcomes. It clearly demonstrates how FST™ assessment, treatment, and training are used in a variety of common circumstances encountered in manual therapy and athletic training. What''s new for the second edition... Discusses a very brief history of a still expanding and evolving new industry of assisted stretching. It also covers the negative aspects of this trend, including the lack of assessments and specificity and common stretching methods. Approaches are listed so you can compare and contrast.Includes a new Chapter 2 with updates of the highest quality evidence-based research useful to the field of assisted stretching. It includes the authors'' own research about the effects of FST™ on chronic nonspecific low back pain as well as a discussion about a recent systematic review of the acute effects of muscle stretching on physical performance range of motion, and injury incidence in healthy active individuals.Lists contraindications and indications for FST™ along with new updates to reflect current understandings (e.g. about Golgi tendon organs) with supporting references.Shows how this method will save you time when forming a working hypothesis that will quickly be proven or disproven so that you will have enough time to develop other hypotheses that you can test for efficacy, all within a single session.Includes new photographs and artwork along with new titles to reflect the change in nomenclature from the use of the term ''fascial line(s)'' to ''fascial net(s)''.

DKK 460.00
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Being Mindful, Easing Suffering - Christopher Johns - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Being Mindful, Easing Suffering - Christopher Johns - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

`There is much to learn about easing suffering from John''s reflective narrative. The journal is both evocative and illuminating. The attention given to individuals patients experiences and to the manner in which practitioners can help to relieve suffering is the main strength of the book''-Journal of Advanced Nursing`Christopher Johns has written an exquisite book detailing the experience of being a palliative care nurse. He has taken a unique approach in chronicling his practice through a journal, which serves a model for the reader on reflective practice. Johns'' book is insightful on several levels. He offers a poignant book about the practice of palliative care, which will certainly evoke deep feelings and memories for many who have cared for dying patients. The narrative serves a model for reflective practice for students and practitioners alike who wish to explore this method of research and self-inquiry. John also, as the postscript writer describe, addresses some of the lessons that can be learned in palliative care work, the importance of living in the moment, and acknowledgement of the constantly changing nature of life.''- Mary L. Wilby, MSN, CRNP, La Salle University School of Nursing`Chris Johns has produced a book that is, I believe, unique in the field of nursing practice. In his personal and philosophical reflections on palliative care he pin-points…the very essence of nursing practice… This text should be at the heart not only of nursing but also the way in which we should live our lives.''- Denise Rankin-Box, Editor in Chief, Complementary Therapies in Nursing and MidwiferyWritten by an experienced palliative care nurse, trainer, and complementary therapist, Being Mindful, Easing Suffering is an essential resource for professionals working with the seriously ill and the dying. Chris Johns describes how he has combined traditional medical, and more reflective models in his palliative practice, enabling him to work mindfully to alleviate physical and non-physical pain and suffering throughout the health-illness cycle. With reference to ideas from Buddhist philosophy around compassion and reflective knowing, this important book shows how the core task of those working in palliative care is to nurture the spiritual growth and development of their patients and, in turn, themselves.

DKK 327.00
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The Abuse of Older People - Jacki Pritchard - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The Abuse of Older People - Jacki Pritchard - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

''This book has certainly stood the test of time, and now in its second edition, it continues to hold its own in the under-researched and grossly underestimated world of elder abuse. One of the main pleasures of the book is that it is written by an author who really understands the practicality of identifying, intervening and the continued support of the abused and the abuser from a multi-disciplinary perspective... The layout is clear and highly user-friendly, and this clarity is reflected through the jargon-free choice of language... What really sets the book apart from the others on the shelf is the exquisite way Pritchard uses situational analyses, vignettes and case studies to illustrate the essential skill needed by workers... It is an essential reference for any practitioner working within the community or hospital setting where older people are encountered.''- Nursing Times''This well researched, informative book deals with a complex subject, but the author covers the issues thoroughly and manages to raise the reader''s awareness of elder abuse ... This book would be of use to anyone working with elderly people in a hospital or community setting. Students would find it easy to understand and full of useful learning material. The book is highly recommended to anyone working in this important area.''- Therapy Weekly''[The author''s] reputation guarantees a large and diverse readership... The uniqueness of this book comes in the second part. The seven activities have combinations of learning objectives, learning activities, trainer activities, assessment, student activities and suggested reading... Workers engaged in all forms of training will find this book an invaluable aid.''- Community Care''An ideal teaching and training resource for those with responsibility for providing health and social care services to older people.''- Age and Ageing''Pritchard''s training manual is more readable than it sounds. The first part contains five chapters discussing elder abuse which would provide a short overview for those new to the subject. The second part of this training manual focuses on a wide range of exercises.''- Journal of Social Work Practice''This handbook addresses the problems and challenges facing domiciliary workers of all kinds and provides a training package that can realistically be offered to all agencies engaged in this field (social services and community care in particular).''- Abstracts in Social GerontologyThe second edition of this well-established book has been enlarged and completely updated and contains additional training exercises. Based on extensive research and practical experience, the book is designed to be used by both professionals and students to enable them to develop the awareness and skills necessary to deal with the wide variety of issues involved. The book has four main aims:* To define the abuse of older people* To raise the consciousness of the abuse* To develop skills in recognising the abuse* To develop skills in recognising the abuse

DKK 298.00
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Empowerment in Everyday Life - - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Empowerment in Everyday Life - - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

''Empowerment'' is a very fashionable word with academics and service providers in the learning disability field, and this collection of views on empowerment will rightly attract readers, who perhaps wish to understand better what precisely it may mean, and how it can be translated into reality. Such readers will not be disappointed with this book, as it is full of many practical examples and a strongly led theoretical research for a useful model for the future. Many chapters serve to remind us of the actual concerns and circumstances of the lives of many people with learning disabilities in the UK today, which can be very far from the idealistic notions that underpin ''empowerment''. However, the book is certainly more than a practical manual, and both the editors and the chapter authors deal critically with the concept of empowerment. This results in a lively and exciting book, raising questions and provoking thought throughout.''- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities''This volume includes a number of contrasting chapters from a variety of contributors - researchers, practitioners and policy makers as well as people with learning disabilities themselves. As such it is an interesting mix of academic research, and autobiographical observation which will appeal to a wide readership, especially those concerned with policy making, service provision and state legislation.''- Aslib Book Guide''Sensibly, the book deals first with Empowerment in Informal Settings, moves on to Empowerment in Formal Settings and then concludes with an examination of Empowerment in Different Legal and Policy Contexts. The individual chapters were all interesting in their own right… I commend this book to you as a valuable update on views ranging from those of the academic to those with practical experience of the learning difficulty label.''- Registered Homes''…an interesting and important addition both to the literature on empowerment in social care and on learning disability developments.''- British Journal of Social Work''A valuable resource for the increasing number of professionals and students undergoing professional training… and will be of value to those seeking a greater understanding and knowledge about empowerment, in particular those issues around equality and citizenship for vulnerable people. The book is clearly written and accessible. It provokes thought and challenges ideas in a helpful way, providing a much needed focus on what empowerment for people with learning disabilities might look like and how practice in this area might develop. It should be widely used by educators, researchers and students.''- Issues in Social Work EducationIndividual acts of empowerment practice whether undertaken by service personnel, families or through efforts of people with learning disabilities themselves, are not sufficient to produce an empowered life. Empowerment in Everyday Life takes a unique ''bottom up'' approach to empowerment by starting with an examination of the lives and relationships of people with learning disabilities, their families and friends. From these experiences, questions are then asked about how policy making, service provision and state legislation might be implemented in ways which would maximise self-determination, equality and the fight for citizenship by people with learning disabilities and to provide for an empowered life and lifestyle.The various voices heard in this book provide a spectrum of viewpoints relating to ''empowerment'', a concept which has gained much attention, and generated a great deal of debate, in the past decade. The contributors include people with learning disabilities, self advocates, practitioners, academics, and a freelance trainer and consultant on social care.

DKK 399.00
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New Perspectives on Bullying - Ken Rigby - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

New Perspectives on Bullying - Ken Rigby - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Extremely useful background reading for pre- and in service teachers especially, but not only, of pre-adults.''-The Teacher Trainer''There are no muddled thoughts or fudging of issues here; Rigby deals head on with difficult issues, and the book has a nice literary style that is a pleasure to read - an ambitious and creditable achievement, with many excellent sections that break new ground while remaining equally accessible to practitioners and researchers.''- Educational Research''This book is written in a lively style, and is comprehensive.''- Professional Social Work''Ken Rigby''s important book, New Perspectives on Bullying, is a useful drawing together of a range of research on bullying and should prove a good general reference point.''- Cambridge Journal of Education''Anyone developing a policy on dealing with bullying should read this book.''- Prime Focus''Rigby''s book is a fantastic reference source for anyone who is at all concerned with, or interested in, the issue of bullying. It could well serve as a springboard for a multitude of research projects. At the very least, the book will provide you with a summary of the very latest research on the subject.'' - Prime Focus''Written by Ken Rigby, this draws on the author''s extensive research to examine how bullying is being understood in different societies and offers critical appraisal of the suggested ways of tackling it. The author defines bullying as the systematic abuse of power, therefore making it a vital issue for society at large - not just schools but the workplace, prison and the home.''- Young People Now Magazine''This book is an attempt to descibe how the problem of bullying has been, and is being, conceptualised and understood; to explain what researchers and educators (and others) are saying about why there is so much bullying going on; and to examine what solutions are being canvassed... Bullying is a phenomenon one can literally find everywhere. It is time that our perspective on bullying extended further afield. In a way, this book is a testing of the water. It is the first book that has attempted to examine bullying comprehensively. If I am right in thinking that an examination of bullying as "the systematic abuse of power" is an issue that is of vital importance to society at large, then it should indeed be useful to consider bullying in a wide range of contexts: not only in schools, the workplace and prisons, but also and especially in the home, long the preserve of students of domestic violence.''- Ken Rigby, from the PrefaceThis book takes as its subject matter bullying behaviour in a wide range of settings, including kindergartens, schools, the workplace, in sports and prisons. Examining bullying in each of these areas, it discusses alternative views and perspectives on bullying, helping policy makers and professionals to coordinate their work and so tackle the problem effectively.Dr Ken Rigby draws upon his extensive research into bullying in different countries, societies and social contexts and considers many aspects of victimisation within this broad perspective, including:* the defining characteristics of bullying* the harm that bullying does* the role of gender, race and culture* children''s and adult''s attitudes to, and perceptions of bullying* current views on methods of prevention and interventionThis multi-faceted exploration will help to deepen understanding of bullying in its many manifestations. It also provides practical and critical discussion of suggested ways of tackling bullying for professionals dealing with it in their field, providing valuable guidance in combating an ever-present problem.

DKK 364.00
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Using Interactive Imagework with Children - Deborah Plummer - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Using Interactive Imagework with Children - Deborah Plummer - Bog - Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Plusbog.dk

`It is a delight to find a book which addresses such important issues as the creative, emotional and psychological well-being of children, while showing that the process can be both non-threatening and fun. Deborah Plummer demonstrates how we can draw upon the naturally abundant, unique and personal world of the imagination to enable children to cope with problems, gain confidence in themselves, or help them find ways to face the challenges in life. Deborah Plummer has written with parents, educationalists and therapists in mind; the book is equally accessible to all three groups. The author provides a series of guided imagework exercises that have the feeling and quality of fairy stories, creating an atmosphere of playful enquiry rather than therapeutic questioning. This gives children a framework within which to freely explore difficult issues, drawing on their own unconscious to arrive at resolutions which are congruent with their needs and wholly suited to them. Nothing is forced or imposed and, appropriately, throughout the process she suggests the child is encouraged to maintain control. This appears to keep the work uncomplicated and well within the bounds of safety. The instructions for the seven sessions, each and enchanting journey travelling in stages to the top of the Magic Mountain, are very clear, lovingly written and easy to follow. What makes this process unique and so interesting is the interactivity that takes place - the children finding they are able to enter into dialogue with the animals, plants, objects and people they meet on their journey, and receive help and insight from these different `image-beings''. … these exercises have arisen out of Deborah Plummer''s own experience with children as a speech therapist and self-development trainer. She has arrived at a language that is perfect, managing to avoid patronising overtones. She intersperses the exercises with useful tips on how to proceed in individual and group sessions, and provides suggestions for expanding the process. The illustrations give us delightful glimpses into how children respond to imaginative imagework…an extremely important book. It is highly recommended.''Education Review`Imagework as employed by the author can be defined as structured activities using the imagination, enabling children to deal with difficult situations and ultimately develop a stronger sense of self-worth. The book was written for parents of junior school age children and for professionals working with this age group, and assumes that most children can learn to use their imagination as a therapeutic tool… The book is readable and a soundly based introduction to imagework. For those who wish to explore the subject further the text is littered with references and provides a reading list and contact addresses.''- Bulletin of the Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsThrough imagework, children can be helped to develop their natural image-making capacity, and to use this to meet and overcome the challenges they face in life. Using Interactive Imagework with Children is an introduction and practical guide to working interactively with children''s natural imaginative abilities in order to encourage creative thinking, higher self-esteem and effective stress management. While suitable for use with children who are experiencing some form of stress in their lives, it is emphasized that all children can learn to use their imaginations in a constructive way that will contribute to happier and more creative lives as they grow to adulthood.Deborah Plummer outlines a theoretical framework for using imagework with children, and presents seven practical sessions for use with individuals or groups. The sessions, which cover areas such as friendships, confidence and anxiety, each comprise an introductory phase, imagework and expansion activities. Through group participation children will also have the opportunity to develop social skills, including active listening, discussion, turn-taking, respecting the ideas of others and working co-operatively.

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