Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work 4. Edition

This text gives great insight into the importance of communication in social work practice, definitely recommended for students to buy a copy. -- Miss Ella Malton ― drupal Published On: 2015-06-21

Within this text, it clearly discusses key concepts and underpinning principles to effective communication, thus allowing the student to apply theory to practical application. -- Miss Ella Malton ― drupal Published On: 2017-06-28

Good text, offering altenative view on communication skills. useful in full course planning and teaching and has also been useful in sutdent placement supervision. -- Miss Geana Wallace ― drupal Published On: 2015-05-18

Recommended to college libraries to order for short term loan.
Students have been recommended to buy this sound book. -- Miss REBECCA LEAKEY ― drupal Published On: 2015-03-16

Previous editions of the text have been recommended to students for years now. This latest edition covers the basics of communication skills in the ever changing and complex world in which social workers work. -- Mr Dave Mason ― drupal Published On: 2014-06-04

This is a excellent and accessible text for undergrad social work students. Especially good is the exploration around metacommunication and bringing this to students conciousness. -- Mr David Hambling ― drupal Published On: 2015-05-08

This book is essential literature for any social work course. -- Mr David Wright ― drupal Published On: 2014-12-16

This text is extremely helpful in introducing students to communication skill. For an academic, the integration of the PCF and group activities are extremely helpful. Whilst it can be an introductory book, it is by no means simplistic - complex therapeutic skills are presented, yet in an approachable manner. -- Mr Luke Tibbits ― drupal Published On: 2014-07-17

This book was extremely useful to help Occupational therapy students understand the role of Social workers as members of a multi-disciplinary team. -- Mr Neil Robdale ― drupal Published On: 2015-03-26

An excellent book for students studying towards doing a Social Work Degree or undergraduates. Practice teachers may also find this book invaluable when teaching their students communications skills.

The book is laid out in accessible way which makes for ease of reading.
-- Mr Peter Williams ― drupal Published On: 2014-07-25

A good book for social work students and practitioners -- Mr Philip Heslop ― drupal Published On: 2014-11-06

Excellent practical guide to comminucation skills. Recommended reading for preparation for practice module -- Mr Richard Brook ― drupal Published On: 2014-08-12

Useful new edition that is real support and resource for staff and students alike
-- Mr Simon Hall ― drupal Published On: 2015-06-29

Students will continue to benefit from the content of this book to ensure they engage and communicate effectively with service users. -- Mrs Nicola Meek ― drupal Published On: 2014-06-05

A text that offers students clear and constructive guidance about the importance of good communications skills - one of the essential elements of a skilled social work practitioner. It offers for consideration a range of theoretical approaches that students would be encouraged to engage with during their placements. -- Mrs Nieca Boynton ― drupal Published On: 2015-03-17

This book is excellent on engagement skills and for addressing challenging situations.
I will also be using this book as a resource when supporting newly qualified social workers doing their ASYE as it links so clearly to the PCF. -- Mrs Rachel Hubbard ― drupal Published On: 2014-06-11

This is an excellent text to help students with communication skills. I found the chapter on safety and risk particularly useful, as there are not many resources addressing these key concerns. -- Mrs Rhian Taylor ― drupal Published On: 2015-04-21

This book is going to be on the booklist for the professional development unit of the Social Care Practice Foundation Degree -- Mrs Suzanne Long ― drupal Published On: 2015-05-01

I regard this book as an absolute classic. it′s really helpful background reading for students on placement I feel, supporting their reflection on existing skills and promoting their understanding and further development in relation to communication. -- Ms Fleur Duke ― drupal Published On: 2014-08-12

This is a definitive volume which underpins the teaching and development of social work skills. -- Ms JANE KEELER ― drupal Published On: 2014-12-10

A clear, basic overview that makes some difficult concepts tangible and appropriate -- Ms Jill Hemmington ― drupal Published On: 2014-07-15

Accessible, comprehensive and enabling. This book provides our level 4 students with a great starting to point in developing their academic understanding in this area. -- Ms Jodie Low ― drupal Published On: 2014-08-27

Provides clarity on the nuts and bolts of communication for practitioners in training. Core principles of communication are broken down to a good level for students to analyse. -- Ms Jodie Low ― drupal Published On: 2014-07-21

Useful guide to any students of social work, an updated version of earlier text -- Ms Karen Hillison ― drupal Published On: 2014-06-16

This book is relevant to students and qualified Social Workers. It supports the development of learning, confidence in practice and reflection. -- Ms Linda Holt ― drupal Published On: 2015-06-23

This is an update of an essential text for social work students. It is accessible and a solid foundation for students on ours SW courses. -- Ms Nora Duckett ― drupal Published On: 2015-04-12

This is a key text for our social work students. The new edition contains some very good examples of using skills in practice. -- Ms Sally Riggall ― drupal Published On: 2014-10-01

This is a new edition of an excellent book on social work practice skills, drawing on the foundational work of Bill Schwartz and his interactionist model of social work practice which has underpinned practice teaching on many of the best social work courses. I highly recommend it. -- Professor Brian Taylor ― drupal Published On: 2014-10-03