Psychology and Social Care

An introduction to psychology for social care professionals, this comprehensive and accessible textbook will be invaluable to both students and practitioners. It identifies central developments in psychology which underlie current patterns of need in the social care sectors. The areas covered relate strictly to the knowledge, skills and values defined by CCETSW(Central Council for the Education and Training of Social Workers), and include: * the wider psychological context of social care work - organisational and multicultural settings * work with clients - working with groups; assessing risk; working with prejudice and discrimination * children and young people - separation; child abuse and neglect; physical and learning disability; adolescence and society * specific issues - mental health; addiction; HIV infection; dementia; criminality and bereavement. Each chapter clearly highlights the key practical issues; each contains case studies or practical examples, points for discussion, and a further reading section. Psychology and Social Care will be an invaluable resource for those working and training in the fields of social work, probation, occupational therapy and community care who wish to improve the quality of their service to their clients and deepen their understanding of the core psychological issues involved in their work. It will facilitate the coordination of work between psychologists and social care professionals coming into contact over shared clients or working in multidisciplinary teams.