This textbook explores the changing children, young people and families (CYPF) landscape and the varied roles within that landscape. It considers the question of what are the essential skills and qualities for working with children and families today. It provides practitioners and students with opportunities to reflect upon what it means to be an effective practitioner, through the exploration of theoretical material and practice case studies from a range of professional disciplines.
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| Foreword |
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| Introduction: A Changing Children and Families Landscape |
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List of Contributors/Case Studies |
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1 The Empathic and Compassionate Practitioner |
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2 The Engaging and Empowering Practitioner |
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3 The Resilient and Self-Efficacious Practitioner |
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30 | (15) |
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4 The Practitioner as Advocate |
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45 | (17) |
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5 The Practitioner as a Leader and Agent of Change |
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62 | (14) |
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6 The Emotionally Intelligent Practitioner |
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76 | (16) |
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7 The Communicating and Collaborating Practitioner |
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92 | (17) |
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8 The Creative and Problem-Solving Practitioner |
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109 | (13) |
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9 The Reflective and Ethical Practitioner |
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122 | (15) |
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10 The Inclusive, Hope-inspiring Practitioner |
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137 | (16) |
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11 The Importance of Practitioner Self-care and Self-management |
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12 The Continually Developing Practitioner |
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| Index |
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Angela Hodgkins, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader ( Integrated Working with Children and Families), University of Worcester, UK
Alison Prowle, Senior Lecturer in Centre for Children & Families, University of Worcester, UK
