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Group Work Practice to Advance Social Competence
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presented by Norma C. Lang (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2010), 288 page(s)
Small social groups are fundamental for achieving personal growth, social development, socialization, and the skills of sustaining relevance, relationships, and connections to society. Unfortunately, those who would benefit most from small groups often find themselves unable to achieve membership. Lacking the nece...
presented by Norma C. Lang (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2010), 288 page(s)
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Helping Foster Children in School: A Guide for Foster Parents, Social Workers and Teachers
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written by John Degarmo, 1969- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 162 page(s)
Helping Foster Children In School explores the challenges that foster children face in schools and offers positive and practical guidance tailored to help the parents, teachers and social workers supporting them. Children in care often perform poorly at school both in terms of their behavior and their academic per...
written by John Degarmo, 1969- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 162 page(s)
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Learning Through Child Observation (Third Edition)
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written by Debbie Watson, 1969-; presented by Mary Fawcett, 1936- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 1996), 226 page(s)
This fully updated third edition of Learning Through Child Observation is a handbook for professionals working in, or students preparing to work in, children's services. This accessible text examines the value of observation, its use in assessment and the practical aspects and methods of observational study. The a...
written by Debbie Watson, 1969-; presented by Mary Fawcett, 1936- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 1996), 226 page(s)
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Promoting Attachment With a Wiggle, Giggle, Hug and Tickle
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presented by Fiona Brownlee, fl. 2009 and Lindsay Norris, fl. 2003 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, originally published 2015), 90 page(s)
Practical and easy to use, this resource is for practitioners working in early years settings to help children aged 0-2 to develop secure and positive attachments with their parent or carer. Designed to be flexible for one-to-one or group work, the resource features fun and engaging activities involving singing, m...
presented by Fiona Brownlee, fl. 2009 and Lindsay Norris, fl. 2003 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, originally published 2015), 90 page(s)
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Social Justice and the Urban Obesity Crisis
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presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013), 276 page(s)
A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America's obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity through a social justice lens, this book is the first to help social workers and others develop targeted inter...
presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013), 276 page(s)
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Spiritual Care with Sick Children and Young People: A Handbook for Chaplains, Paediatric Health Professionals, Arts Therapists and Youth Workers
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presented by Kathryn Darby, 1964-, Sally Nash, 1957- and Paul Nash, 1959- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 226 page(s)
Exploring both principles and best practice of the spiritual care of sick children and young people, this remarkable and inspiring book equips the reader to think critically and creatively about how to provide care in hospitals, hospices and other care contexts for ill and disabled children.Written for staff from...
presented by Kathryn Darby, 1964-, Sally Nash, 1957- and Paul Nash, 1959- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 226 page(s)
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