Linda Gast
Mastering Communication in Social Work: From Understanding to Doing (Mastering Social Work Skills)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849054447
- author:
- Linda Gast
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Effective communication is at the heart of successful social work practice. This accessible guide helps you develop essential communication skills to improve your practice and build stronger relationships with clients. The authors explore how communication works, including the factors that influence its effectiveness and the challenges posed by difficult clients. They also examine the cultural dimensions of communication and provide a reflective model for practice to help you break bad habits and develop new communication behaviours. With practical examples and exercises throughout, this book is an invaluable resource for social work students, practitioners, managers, and trainers, as well as those in allied professions.
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