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Safeguarding young people: risk, rights, resilience and relationships
- Author:
- HOLMES Dez
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 240
- Place of publication:
- London
This book explores the complexities of adolescent safeguarding and offers a critical perspective on current practice. Considers theory and innovative practice to make the case for a person-centred, evidence-informed and rights-based approach to safeguarding young people. Core themes include: the need to understand development and societal context; the centrality of relationships within professional safeguarding responses; and the importance of working with young people as experts in their own lives. It draws on innovative approaches in local areas, such as transitional safeguarding. (Edited publisher abstract)
Safeguarding autistic girls: strategies for professionals
- Author:
- Jones Carly
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 240
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide illuminates the experience of young autistic girls and explores the situations they can easily fall victim to. Powerful case studies show how easily misunderstandings can arise for autistic girls and help the reader to identify common patterns of abuse. Providing professionals with access to safeguarding strategies that are straightforward to implement and highly effective, this is essential reading for everyone who wants to better understand the challenges faced by this vulnerable group, and ensure they have access to the same opportunities to secure a good education and build safe and happy relationships as their peers. (Edited publisher abstract)
The simple guide to collective trauma: what it is, how it affects us and how to help
- Author:
- de THIERRY Betsy
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 112
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide explores the key characteristics of collective trauma and provides practical advice on how to help children, young people and communities to heal. The guide highlights the impact that collective trauma, including grief, loss and bereavement, can have on communities, families and individuals and how it can manifest. Chapters cover: what is collective trauma?; the power of relationships; the impact of collective trauma on normal life; parenting and supporting parents and carers; creative ideas and activities to help; a trauma-informed and recovery focused culture. (Edited publisher abstract)
Motivational interviewing for working with children and families: a practical guide for early intervention and child protection
- Authors:
- FORRESTER Donald, WILKINS David, WHITTAKER Charlotte
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 224
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on 20 years of practical experience, research and teaching in the field, this book is a comprehensive guide on the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) in child protection and family social work. MI increases the likelihood of behavioural change, working with client resistance to encourage a constructive environment when initiating difficult conversations. This makes it particularly effective for child and family social care. Drawing on over 500 studies spanning 11 local authorities, this book uses recordings of real meetings between social workers and families to explain what MI is, how it can be used in child and family social work and how to improve MI skills. An invaluable resource for frontline child protection and family social workers, this book will enable to help you to better understand the needs of the people you support and be more effective in providing the right kind of support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Love, learning disabilities and pockets of brilliance: how practitioners can make a difference to the lives of children, families and adults
- Author:
- RYAN Sara
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 176
- Place of publication:
- London
This book shares experiences of what brilliant care and support can look like for families with learning disabled or autistic children and adults. The author steers clear of jargon and 'doublespeak' to conjure authentic experiences of families. Speaking with families and professionals, she conveys the love, laughter and joy which binds families and the harsh realities many face; of separation from loved ones, substandard care and frustration and helplessness in the face of inflexible services. From their experiences, the author looks to capture those pockets of brilliance that families have encountered, and which outstanding practitioners have pioneered, for us all to learn from. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Montessori method for connecting to people with dementia
- Authors:
- BRENNER Tom, BRENNER Karen
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 160
- Place of publication:
- London
Accessible guide on how to use the positive, person-centred, creativity-based Montessori method to reconnect with people with dementia emotionally and spiritually. Includes an explanation of the philosophy of the method, clearly-written steps to implement it, and case studies showing the powerful impact of creativity on those with dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
NHS continuing healthcare: an A-Z of law, practice, funding decisions and challenges
- Author:
- MANDELSTAM Michael
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 272
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide to the law of NHS continuing healthcare providing clarity on the issue of which adults in long-term care are eligible for full NHS funding, as opposed to self-funded social care. Written by a legal expert in an accessible style, the guide provides health and social care practitioners with clear information on the letter and spirit of the law. The book uses a handy A-Z format for quick reference, and includes key legal rules, guidance and case law. It also contains also an extended analysis, with detailed evidence, of NHS continuing healthcare over the last 30 years up to the present. It provides essential reading to assist the making of decisions that are fair, lawful and transparent. (Edited publisher abstract)
Timely psychosocial interventions in dementia care
- Editors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, MONIZ-COOK Esme
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 288
- Place of publication:
- London
An edited volume which looks at how practitioners and carers can apply psychosocial interventions to support people living with dementia, right from the earliest stages through to practice in care home settings. Contributors address potential obstacles to implementing or sustaining psychosocial interventions, consider how difficulties may be overcome, and take into account the range of contexts for the delivery of good practice. The volume covers supporting people with dementia at home; in community settings; family and carer support; and those in care homes and hospitals. It has a strong focus on evidence-based practice and its implementation in real-world settings. It will be useful for any practitioner and caregiver wanting to support people with dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
Promoting resilience in dementia care: a person-centred framework for assessment and support planning
- Author:
- CHRISTIE Julie
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 192
- Place of publication:
- London
A practical and accessible resource describes the key concepts of resilience within the context of dementia. Developing resilience can hugely improve quality of life for people living with dementia, and this book explains the challenges and opportunities of developing resilience in this situation. It provides real-life examples of resilience in dementia assessment and care and suggests frameworks for applying resilience in daily practice, as well as template assessment sheets. It will help practitioners develop meaningful resilience for those living with dementia.
Living well with dementia through music: a resource book for activities providers and care staff
- Editor:
- RICHARDS Catherine
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 256
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide to music activities for people with dementia for use by activity leaders, care staff and therapists, drawing on the expertise of people regularly using music in their work. The ideas show the varied ways that music can enhance the daily lives from the early to late stage of dementia. It includes chapters on the creative uses of technology, such as tablets and personal playlists. It also covers general considerations for using music with people living with dementia in institutional settings, including evaluating and recording outcomes. (Edited publisher abstract)