This volume helps develop the knowledge, skills and values that allow the reader to promote the well-being of older people within a social work setting. It enables the reader to develop the key skills required to understand the mental and physical needs of older people in society while encouraging d
Social Work With People With Learning Difficulties (Transforming Social Work Practice), 2nd Edition
โ Scribed by Paul Williams
- Publisher
- Learning Matters
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 188
- Series
- Transforming social work practice
- Edition
- 2
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Part of the 'Transforming Social Work Practice' series, this title is written specifically for students on the social work honours degree. It provides an overview of progress towards its aims and uses case studies and activities to draw out key points, and to aid and reinforce learning. Introduction Who are 'people with learning difficulties'? The importance of values: An historical account The role of the social worker with people with learning difficulties A life-stage perspective on needs Assessment, planning and evaluation Risk, protection and advocacy Empowerment Conclusion Internet resources
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