Beesley, Paula
Developing Your Communication Skills in Social Work
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529752786
- author:
- Beesley, Paula
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SAGE Publications Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 1.2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Tertiary Education (US: College), Nonfiction, Social Sciences,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Developing Your Communication Skills in Social Work by Paula Beesley, Melanie Watts, and Sarah Harlow is a comprehensive guide to effective communication in social work practice. This book explores the core principles of communication skills, including their definition, key components, and practical applications in various settings. Through a chronological structure, the authors present a range of theories, case studies, reflective tasks, and exercises to help you develop your critical thinking and reflection skills. The end-of-chapter skills audits enable you to reflect on your progress, identify areas for improvement, and refine your communication style. By working through this book, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to communicate effectively with service users and professionals, including children, guardians, peers, and emergency workers. By building on core theory and practice techniques, the book takes you step by step towards developing your own communication skills, making it an invaluable resource for social work students and practitioners alike.