Creative Studies for the Caring Professions
Creative Studies for the Caring Professions

Author: Denise Lyons

Publisher: Gill Education

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 9780717147687

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A unique new Irish text providing an introduction to the theory underpinning the practice of using the creative arts as a tool or intervention in various social care and community scenarios. - Structure of the book provides students with a comprehensive overview of best practice in the field: - Part 1 introduces the theory behind using the creative arts - Part 2 describes the practical use of the creative arts - Part 3 details creative activities for use in practice - Highlights the use of various creative activities as a tool or intervention within a variety of social care, early childhood or community settings - Explores the benefits of engaging in creative activities, such as: - Relationship development - Meeting new people - Learning through play - Becoming more self-aware - Means of personal expression - Means of communication - Having fun - Facilitates skills-based learning, while also preparing the student for working as part of a multidisciplinary team - Details many testimonials and case studies from practitioners within the fields of social care and youth work, demonstrating the use and benefits of creative activities WRITTEN FOR: The creative studies module in Social Care, Early Childhood, and Community Development courses at HETAC and degree level.

Applied Social Care
Applied Social Care

Author: Kevin Lalor

Publisher: Gill Education

Published: 2013-08-23

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 9780717156238

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Third edition of this popular comprehensive introduction to all key study areas within Applied Social Care and Social Care Practice, including theoretical approaches, practice issues, social care and specific population groups. New to this edition: International perspectives on social care practice, drawing on experience in Ireland, Europe and North America An update on the social care professional development project New chapters on therapeutic approaches to social care practice, child protection, health promotion and working with juvenile offenders. Provides a historical outline of social care in Ireland, with reference to key institutions, legislation and regulations. Identifies theoretical bases of social care practice in psychology, sociology and social policy, and how these have evolved and developed through the interplay of theory-building, evidence-gathering, policy development and polemical debate. Examines the fundamental role of 'self' in social care practice and concepts, practices of equality and anti-oppressive practice. Focuses on key practice issues, including student placement, workplace supervision, multidisciplinary teamworking and responding to challenging behaviour. Examines social care practice with particular social and demographic groups - young people, older people, the homeless, those with disabilities, the Travelling community and new immigrant communities - and identifies the required skills and approaches associated with this work. Endorsed by the Irish Association of Social Care Educators (IASCE ) and by Social Care Ireland (SCI). Suitable For: Students of Social Care/Applied Social Studies at degree and honours degree level

Leadership in Social Care
Leadership in Social Care

Author: Zöe Van Zwanenberg

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1843109697

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The latest research on leadership issues in social care is drawn together to provide a resource for social care paractitioners & service providers, as well as academics, researchers & students.