Many social workers are employed in positions where they deal with involuntary clients These positions are demanding & require a specific set of skills The new edition of this successful book provides an accessible & practical guide for managing difficult & sensitive relationships & communicating with reluctant clients The author directly links theory to real-life by adopting a jargon-free & accessible guide to working in partnership with involuntary clients Written in a lively & engaging style the book is relevant across the curriculum & richly illustrated with case examples drawn from a variety of service-user groups such as work with people with addictions young people who refuse to go to school & mental health patients who refuse treatment as well as examples from criminal justice & child protection The author's integrated & systematic approach promotes prosocial values; emphasizes clarifying roles; & deals with issues of authority & goal-setting Fully revised & updated throughout to reflect contemporary research & practice the book
Includes:: increased emphasis on risk assessment cognitive behavioural approaches including manualised intervention programs & reflective practice The result is an invaluable practical guide for social work & social care students & professionals to working with both clients & their families