| communication skills in social work: Developing Your Communication Skills in Social Work Paula Beesley, Melanie Watts, Mary Harrison, 2017-10-28 What is communication and why is it important? Our ability to communicate is central to everyday life and an essential skill in social work. This easy-to-read book offers a step-by-step guide to developing effective communication skills with a diverse range of service users and professionals. It is the perfect guide to help manage different communication skills in different settings, and more importantly, encourage students to continually reflect and develop these skills. Key features: - Wide range of case studies from an array of service areas and user groups - Reflective tasks and questions to stimulate critical thinking and discussion - Skills audits to test where your strengths are and areas for development This book is designed to guide readers in developing their own communication style that best suits them to become an effective social worker, whilst meeting the needs of their service user group and individual service user. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work Juliet Koprowska, 2020-03-28 Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work are at the heart of effective social work practice. This book offers students a solid grounding in the core knowledge and skills of communication needed for effective practice. The book takes the key theories in communication and explains them in a systematic and practice-related way, essential for both undergraduate and postgraduate students to develop a critical understanding of the subject. This crucial fifth edition supports students with core communication skills by providing in-depth coverage closely interwoven with learning features that engage, stimulate and challenge. Working with children, adults and those with learning difficulties are all fundamental aspects of the book making it useful to students of all disciplines. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work Juliet Koprowska, 2020-02-24 This book offers students a solid grounding in the core knowledge and skills of communication needed for effective practice. It takes the key theories and explains them in a systematic and practice-related way, to help undergraduate and postgraduate students develop a critical understanding of the subject. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication in Social Work Joyce Lishman, 2020-07-23 Effective communication is a vital part of the social worker's job. This welcome new edition of a classic text provides students and practitioners with essential advice and guidance about communicating and interacting in a range of social work settings. Based on the author's extensive personal and teaching experience, the text offers a succint introduction to a variety of communication techniques, including symbolic, non-verbal, verbal, written and electronic forms of communication. Importantly, it discusses the perspectives of service users and explores their experiences and interpretations of how a social worker looks, acts and speaks, thus giving a real insight into the implicit messages being conveyed. New to this edition are Putting it into Practice activities and further reading suggestions, designed to support learning and understanding and to enable readers to reflect critically for practice. Written in an appealing narrative style that cannot fail to draw the reader in, Communication in Social Work is an engaging and comprehensive book suitable both for social work and social care students and for newly qualified practitioners wanting to refresh their thinking and skills. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication Skills for Social Work Practice Johanna Woodcock Ross, 2022-03-09 This new edition of a successful and well-established textbook has been reworked and updated to meet the needs of today's student and practitioner, ensuring that they are fully prepared to meet the needs of diverse service user groups and demonstrate how they are meeting professional standards. |
| communication skills in social work: Specialist Communication Skills for Social Workers Johanna Woodcock Ross, 2017-09-16 This book gives students a solid understanding of the key issues involved in effective communication within social work settings. Now going into its second edition, it combines practical examples with a clear theoretical approach and demonstrates the subtleties of communication with specific and diverse service users and carers. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication Skills in Health and Social Care Bernard Moss, 2012-04-05 This thoroughly revised and updated Second Edition of Communication Skills for Health and Social Care provides an accessible introduction to the wide range of communication skills needed for contemporary health and social care practice. Presented in a unique and easy-to-use dictionary format, the book acts as a working tool which students can dip in and out of throughout their course, and continue to use once they have qualified for practice. The updated edition includes new chapters on: Groupwork. Interprofessional Collaboration. Emotional Intelligence. Assertiveness. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Offering a fresh approach to a core topic on the health and social care curriculum, each chapter suggests group activities and further reading, making this book an ideal resource for students of health, social care, social work and nursing, as well as qualified practitioners. Bernard Moss is Emeritus Professor of Social Work Education and Spirituality at Staffordshire University and Senior Fellow and National Teaching Fellow, Higher Education Academy, UK. |
| communication skills in social work: Effective Communication Suzan Collins, 2009 Supporting people with a variety of difficulties including hearing loss, impaired speech, visual impairment, dementia and learning disabilities requires a range of communication skills. This book will provide workers with the ability to enable adults with limited or no verbal communication skills to make decisions, and to express themselves. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication Skills for Working with Children and Young People Pat Petrie, 2011-08-15 For those working with children, effective communication is a crucial part of building relationships and encouraging children's emotional and intellectual development. This practical guide identifies the child and their relationship with the adult as the basis upon which real communication can be made. Topics covered include non-verbal communication, attentive listening, empathy, the part played by questions, working constructively with conflict and criticism, and communicating in groups. It also draws on the innovative ideas found in social pedagogic theory and practice, such as communicating with your head, hands and heart and how to differentiate between the personal, the professional and the private in your interactions. The book contains exercises, topics for personal reflection or group discussion, and suggestions for observations. This will be an excellent source of advice and ideas for all those in the children's workforce including early years professionals, teachers, social workers, counsellors and practitioners working with children in care, including foster carers. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication and Interviewing Skills for Practice in Social Work, Counselling and the Health Professions Patricia Higham, 2019-07-30 This book supports and develops the communication and interviewing skills of professional practitioners and student practitioners in social work, counselling, and the health professions. Combining work on personal and social constructs, the search for meaning, and ecological theory, this book both provides an integrated discussion of practice and presents a balanced approach when discussing psychological, biological, and social influences on individual well-being. Furthermore, it emphasises the influence of social contexts on behaviour and well-being, as well as valuing and encouraging the application of practitioners’ prior experience and learning (APEL) to new knowledge and understanding. Containing a range of practice examples to stimulate learning, this book promotes a collaboration between the professions, and welcomes the contributions of people who use services, patients, and clients. Communication and Interviewing Skills for Practice in Social Work, Counselling and the Health Professions will be of interest to all undergraduate and postgraduate social work students, as well as new and experienced professional health care practitioners. |
| communication skills in social work: Using Counselling Skills in Social Work Sally Riggall, 2012-05-18 This practical book enables students to develop key counselling skills that can help to enhance their practice and help to place the service-user at the centre of the decision making process. Relationship building will be a key area of the text and relevant counselling skills for achieving this in social work settings such as empathic responding will be illustrated in detail together with examples of dialogue and analysis of interventions. The role and importance of self-awareness will be discussed together with various exercises to develop the readers′ own knowledge of themselves. |
| communication skills in social work: Analysing Social Work Communication Christopher Hall, Kirsi Juhila, Maureen Matarese, Carolus van Nijnatten, 2013-09-11 With communication and relationships at the core of social work, this book reveals the way it is foremost a practice that becomes reality in dialogue, illuminating some of the profession’s key dilemmas. Applied discourse studies illustrate the importance of talk and interaction in the construction of everyday and institutional life. This book provides a detailed review and illustration of the contribution of discourse approaches and studies on professional interaction to social work. Concentrating on how social workers carry out their work in everyday organisational encounters with service users and colleagues, each chapter uses case studies analysing real-life social work interactions to explore a concept that has relevance both in discursive studies and in social work. The book thus demonstrates what detailed discursive studies on interaction can add to professional social work theories and discussions. Chapters on categorization, accountability, boundary work, narrative, advice-giving, resistance, delicacy and reported speech, review the literature and discuss how the concept has been developed and how it can be applied to social work. The book encourages professional reflection and the development of rigorous research methods, making it particularly appropriate for postgraduate and post-qualifying study in social work where participants are encouraged to examine their own professional practice. It is also essential reading for social work academics and researchers interested in language, communication and relationship-based work and in the study of professional practices more generally. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication Skills in Nursing, Health and Social Care Bernard Moss, 2020-03-30 Presented in a unique and easy-to-use dictionary format, this practical guide will help students and practitioners understand and apply the principles of effective communication. |
| communication skills in social work: Professional Communication Skills in Social Work Nancy Sidell, Denise Smiley, 2008 Social Work Communication Skills focuses on helping students learn essential communication skills in order to work effectively as a professional social worker. It includes hands-on individual and group exercises that serve to enhance students' understanding of the importance of professional communication skills in the field of social work. |
| communication skills in social work: Developing Skills for Social Work Practice Michaela Rogers, Dawn Whitaker, David Edmondson, Donna Peach, 2017-02-04 Are your students struggling to get to grips with what social work actually looks like in real-life practice? Are they wanting to know more about how they can develop the right skills and implement the right theory in many different practice situations? Then you have come to the right place! This book will provide your students with everything they need to know and more, helping them develop and hone their skills and make the best start in their practice placements. To get the most out of this book and access more materials to support them through their social work degree, visit the companion website at https://www.study.sagepub.com/rogers to read journal articles, access ‘how to..’ guides and helpful links, as well as hear first-hand from frontline social workers, services users, carers and more. |
| communication skills in social work: Compassion, Caring and Communication Jacqui Baughan, Ann Smith, 2013-11-26 Compassion and caring are at the very heart of nursing – possibly that’s why you were attracted to the nursing profession in the first place. But what does compassionate caring really mean in nursing practice? Compassion, Caring and Communication: Skills for Nursing Practice is a practical book that guides you through the complex dimensions of caring. It considers the ways in which you connect with patients, families and co-workers, and the long-lasting impact of emotions and feelings. Using real-life narratives, case studies and reflection activities, the authors demonstrate how you can develop and maintain the empathy and communication skills you need to create effective, compassionate and caring partnerships. New to the second edition: Comprehensively updated throughout to reflect and highlight current professional pressures and public concerns around nursing practice. Includes a broader range of relevant case studies, discussions and scenarios to engage students and qualified nurses at all levels. Contains new content about the impacts of recent government reports and policies on nursing care, developing an awareness of contemporary issues and debates. The BOND caring framework has been revised and updated alongside new ‘caring indicators’, to support the development of compassionate caring skills. All references have been updated using the latest sources and evidence-based studies. |
| communication skills in social work: Skills for Social Work Practice Andy Mantell, 2013-09-25 Social work skills are essential to good practice and more important than ever following changes to the social work curriculum. Students must be able to demonstrate knowledge of core skills within policy, law as well as demonstrating empathy and good communication. This fully-revised student guide, previously published as Social Work Skills with Adults, will help to cement these skills and includes chapters on intervention, empowerment and advocacy, skills for collaborative working, self-presentation and much more. This book will equip social work students with the skills to meet the new and perennial challenges to achieving empowering practice with carers and people who use services. There are chapters on working with families, communities and individuals and how social policy affects all of these groups. Case studies and reflective exercises are used throughout to explore these issues and help link theory to practice. |
| communication skills in social work: Writing Skills for Social Workers Karen Healy, Joan Mulholland, 2012-02-29 Social workers are required to communicate in writing for a range of purposes and audiences. The new edition of this best-selling book aims to raise the profile of writing skills in social work practice. It encourages the development of writing techniques which will stand the reader in good stead throughout their professional career. Examples of the types of writing covered include: - Case-notes - Reports - Proposals - Literature reviews - Journal articles - Funding applications. Reflective exercises, hot tips for effective writing and further reading are included in each chapter. The book is also linked to the professional standards that structure training, practice and continuing professional development. It will be an essential study guide for all students, practitioners and managers in social work settings. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication Skills Kay Norman, 2019-09-25 Communication Skills is an accessible textbook for nursing and healthcare students seeking to understand the concept of communication and to develop their communication skills. Through clear explanations, case studies and activities, the book will help you to understand the principles of communication and develop your own skills for your healthcare practice. You will learn: Why communication is fundamental to nursing and health care How to communicate in assessing, planning, providing and managing care How to communicate in promoting health and in therapeutic interventions How to communicate in difficult situations How to communicate with a diverse range of people How communication is used to improve patient safety This book will help you to demonstrate your communication skills and develop your proficiency in nursing and health care. Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series: The Care Process Communication Skills Leadership Mental Health Promoting Health and Wellbeing Study Skills |
| communication skills in social work: Relationship Skills in Social Work Roger Hennessey, 2011-02-09 Roger Hennessey has written a wonderfully warm and readable book about the importance of a relationship-based approach to social work practice. It is full of wisdom, humanity, and commonsense. The book is rich with examples and exercises. You know that you are in the hands of an expert whose skill, experience and understanding shine and reassure on every page. Professor David Howe, School of Social work and Psychology, University of East Anglia Human relationships lie at the very heart of social work practice, and an understanding of their importance is a crucial aspect of training. This book considers the place of relationships in current practice and explores the ways in which social workers can use relationship skills to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. The book also offers a unique discussion of the social worker′s relationship with him or herself, arguing that self-awareness is as essential to good practice as an emotional understanding of the other. In doing so, the book promotes a new model for relationship-based social work, which emphasises the importance of both the inter- and intrapersonal. Opening with an introduction to the theoretical bases of the relationship-based model, the book then focuses on their direct application to social work practice. Key topics include: -Self-awareness and using oneself -Knowing the other person -Sustaining oneself -The ethics of relationship-based social work -Internalising knowledge, skills and values Using reflective exercises and case studies, the book encourages students to relate the tools they have learnt to practice scenarios from the real world, and is essential reading for all qualifying social work students. |
| communication skills in social work: Children's Communication Skills Belinda Buckley, 2012-08-21 Based on a huge body of research in child language and communication development, Children's Communication Skills uses a clear format to set out the key stages of communication development in babies and young children. Its aim is to increase awareness in professionals working with children of what constitutes human communication and what communication skills to expect at any given stage. Illustrated throughout with real-life examples, this informative text addresses: normal development of verbal and non-verbal communication skills the importance of play in developing these skills developmental communication problems bilingualism, cognition and early literacy development working with parents of children with communication difficulties. Features designed to make the book an easy source of reference include chapter summaries, age-specific skills tables, sections on warning signs that further help may be needed, and a glossary of key terms. It will be of great use to a wide range of professionals in training or working in health, education and social care. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication Skills for Mental Health Nurses Jean Morrissey, Patrick Callaghan, 2011-04-16 An extremely informative and useable book covering many aspects of communication ... highly recommended for students and practitioners in the mental health field, whether nurses or not. Mental Health Practice Learning to communicate effectively is vital for all nurses ... This exciting new book, with an accessible and engaging style, provides nurses working in mental health, with a valuable and comprehensive introduction to successful communication. Martina Mc Guinness, Nurse Practice Development Co-ordinator, HSE Dublin, Ireland The book is thought provoking and provides examples not only of what we should be doing but also examples of what we should not to be doing. It is a text that I would have loved to have had access to in my student days and early practice and would therefore strongly recommend this book to students and indeed beginner mental health practitioners of any discipline. Sinead Frain, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Home CareBallyfermot/Lucan Mental Health Service This accessible book takes you through the core communications skills required as a novice through to a more advanced level... The inclusion of clinical scenarios and practice exercises demonstrate clearly how to apply theoretical elements whilst working in a clinical situation ... It is a very good read and a valuable tool for anyone stepping out into the world of mental health nursing! Antony Johnson, Mental Health Nursing Student, University of Salford, UK The combination of knowledgeable discussion and richly illustrated case examples makes this an innovative text and an essential resource for those who are challenged with delivering mental health care. A must read for all students. Allison Tennant, Nurse Consultant and Psychotherapist, Rampton Hospital, UK This useful book focuses on the skills that are absolutely central and essential to all mental health nursing, from basic communication skills to specific interventions and approaches. Dr Neil Brimblecombe, Director of Nursing/Chief Operating Officer, South Staffordshire & Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust This is a fantastic book, absolutely packed with just about everything a mental health nurse needs to know about communication skills ... The succinctly written chapters cover a wide range of key communications skills and each provides clear explanations, examples from 'everyday' life and clinical practice, with opportunities to reflect on your own experiences. Highly recommended. Alan Simpson, Professor of Collaborative Mental Health Nursing, City University London, UK This practical book provides a comprehensive guide to communication in mental health nursing, with an emphasis on demonstrating the use of different skills in various clinical settings. Written by experienced mental health professionals, the book is richly illustrated with a range of clinical case examples that will be recognisable to all nurses. Centred on the communication process as a whole, the topics are carefully presented through the use of patient-nurse dialogues and exchanges which bring the subject to life. This will help you to: Develop essential communication skills Communicate confidently Use phatic communication effectively Use self-reflection in your practice Develop the ability to deal with conflict Develop empathic helping relationships Draw upon various therapeutic models of communication Communication Skills for Mental Health Nurses is ideal for all nurses and healthcare professionals seeking to improve the skills required to communicate confidently and effectively with patients, their carers and other key people involved within the care environment. |
| communication skills in social work: Study Skills for Social Workers Christine Stogdon, Robin Kiteley, 2010-04-16 ′The book is completely student focused. I envisage students having the text on their desks when they attempt their written work, and this is very much how a study guide should be used′ - Professor Keith Popple, London South Bank University Study Skills for Social Workers offers an accessible insight into the practical use of skills for study in a professional social work context. Engaging with students on their journey through the undergraduate or postgraduate qualifying course, it uses relevant case material from academic and social work perspectives to demonstrate the connection between study and practice. The book is comprehensive in its coverage of the core study skills, including guidance on: Effective writing Successful communication Reflective study E-learning Learning in the workplace Understanding feedback. Written in a student-friendly style, Study Skills for Social Workers is interspersed with activities and exercises to enable students to practice and improve their skills as they move through the text. Also included is a glossary, and model answers to sample questions. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, quizzes and videos on study success! |
| communication skills in social work: Theory and Practice Siobhan Maclean, Rob Harrison, 2011 |
| communication skills in social work: Handbook of Communication and Social Interaction Skills John O. Greene, Brant Raney Burleson, 2003 A comprehensive handbook covering social interaction skills & skill acquisition, in the context of personal, professional, and public stages. For scholars & students in interpersonal, group, family & health communication. |
| communication skills in social work: Specialist Communication Skills for Social Workers Johanna Woodcock-Ross, 2011-03-15 This book provides students with a solid understanding of the issues involved in effective communication within social work settings. It combines practice examples with a clear theoretical approach, demonstrating the subtleties of communication with service users and carers from a diverse range of social groups. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication and Interpersonal Skills Erica Pavord, Elaine Donnelly, 2015-05-15 Second edition of a popular book that helps students to develop their communication and interpersonal skills. This popular book is designed to enable nursing and health care students to improve their communication and interpersonal skills. It provides an introduction to the theory that underpins communication studies and offers opportunities for students to reflect on their own practice. The book gives students helpful guidelines and tips, while emphasising that successful communication depends on the quality of the therapeutic relationship. The new edition covers: Key concepts in communication; Self-awareness and understanding our impact on others; Transactional Analysis; Listening skills; Communication skills in practice; An extended case study that brings together the concepts and principles discussed throughout the book. Communication and Interpersonal Skills uses activities, scenarios and case studies to support learning and to enable students to apply theory in their practice. It is ideal for students on nursing and health and social care courses who want to use their communication skills to improve the quality of care they offer to their patients and service users. |
| communication skills in social work: Working with People Louise Harms, 2015-11-06 It explores place and challenges of communication interviewing and counselling skills within context of social work and human service practice. In so doing it encourages reader to reflect upon their own communication style and to develop good communication skills in order to work constructively with others about their needs and rights. |
| communication skills in social work: Counselling Skills In Social Work Practice Seden, Janet, 2005-02-01 · In what ways is counselling relevant to contemporary social work? · How do counselling skills integrate with social work roles and responsibilities? This book examines these skills and their applicability, drawing from social work and counselling theories and methods using clear, practical examples. Skills are discussed with reference to social work knowledge and values illustrating how, when used competently, contextually and sensitively they can appropriately underpin good social work practice. Questions and activities for self development are linked to the practices discussed. This new edition ofCounselling Skills in Social Work Practicehas been thoroughly revised to reflect the National Occupational Standards for social work which identify the importance of communication skills and a developmental understanding of people in their social contexts. The chapters are linked to the six key roles for social work practice. This book builds on the strengths of the first edition, as well as addressing the challenges of practice in relevant legislative and policy contexts. The book includes: · Evidence of how the competencies which underpin counselling practice are directly transferable to effective social work practice · Practical advice on communication skills · Examples of how to build effective working relationships; a whole chapter is now devoted to the specific skills required for working within inter-agency and multi-disciplinary teams This book is key reading on the subject of ethical and effective social work for those teaching, studying or practising in the field. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Nursing Alec Grant, Benny Goodman, 2018-12-03 The new edition of this well regarded book introduces the underpinning theory and concepts required for the development of first class communication and interpersonal skills in nursing. By providing a simple to read overview of the central topics, students are able to quickly gain a solid, evidence-based grounding in the subject. Topics covered include: empathy; building therapeutic relationships; using a variety of communication methods; compassion and dignity; communicating in different environments; and culture and diversity issues. Three new chapters have been added that point readers towards further ways of approaching their communication skills that are less model and technique driven and focusing more on therapeutic considerations, as well as looking at the politics of communication. |
| communication skills in social work: SmiLE Therapy Karin Schamroth, Emma Lawlor, 2017-07-05 Students with communication difficulties need skills to communicate functionally in everyday situations, without the usual support and protection from home and school. This is a approach to preparing, running and evaluating Smile Therapy, with photocopiable resources. |
| communication skills in social work: Talkabout Alex Kelly, 2018-10-24 This core Talkabout manual is a practical resource essential for Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals who need to help people with special needs develop social skills. Over 60 activities form an extensive, structured social skills programme that can easily be adapted for use with children, adolescents and adults. Written by bestselling author and practising Speech and Language Therapist, Alex Kelly, this book sits at the centre of an internationally renowned series of resources supporting social skills. Contents include: a social skills assessment and intervention planning tool to help you identify the best way forward for each client or group over 60 activities focussing on body language, conversation and assertiveness 25 group cohesion activities to help you facilitate well-run, productive group sessions a wealth of handouts supporting the activities that can be freely downloaded and printed. This updated second edition of Talkabout sits alongside Talkabout for Teenagers and Talkabout for Adults, as well as three titles published for children (Developing Self Awareness and Self Esteem, Developing Social Skills and, Developing Friendship and Skills). |
| communication skills in social work: The Skilled Helper Gerard Egan, 2014 Internationally recognised for its successful problem-management approach to effective helping, this book offers a step-by-step guide to the counselling process. |
| communication skills in social work: Motivational Interviewing for Working with Children and Families Donald Forrester, David Wilkins, Charlotte Whittaker, 2021-07-13 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. |
| communication skills in social work: The Handbook of Communication Skills Owen Hargie, 2018-07-16 The Handbook of Communication Skills is recognised as one of the core texts in the field of communication, offering a state-of-the-art overview of this rapidly evolving field of study. This comprehensively revised and updated fourth edition arrives at a time when the realm of interpersonal communication has attracted immense attention. Recent research showing the potency of communication skills for success in many walks of life has stimulated considerable interest in this area, both from academic researchers, and from practitioners whose day-to-day work is so dependent on effective social skills. Covering topics such as non-verbal behaviour, listening, negotiation and persuasion, the book situates communication in a range of different contexts, from interacting in groups to the counselling interview. Based on the core tenet that interpersonal communication can be conceptualised as a form of skilled activity, and including new chapters on cognitive behavioural therapy and coaching and mentoring, this new edition also places communication in context with advances in digital technology. The Handbook of Communication Skills represents the most significant single contribution to the literature in this domain. Providing a rich mine of information for the neophyte and practising professional, it is perfect for use in a variety of contexts, from theoretical mainstream communication modules on degree programmes to vocational courses in health, business and education. With contributions from an internationally renowned range of scholars, this is the definitive text for students, researchers and professionals alike. |
| communication skills in social work: Oxford Textbook of Palliative Social Work Terry Altilio MSW, ACSW, LCSW, Shirley Otis-Green MSW, ACSW, LCSW, OSW, 2011-03-23 The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Social Work is a comprehensive, evidence-informed text that addresses the needs of professionals who provide interdisciplinary, culturally sensitive, biopsychosocial-spiritual care for patients and families living with life-threatening illness. Social workers from diverse settings will benefit from its international scope and wealth of patient and family narratives. Unique to this scholarly text is its emphasis on the collaborative nature inherent in palliative care. This definitive resource is edited by two leading palliative social work pioneers who bring together an array of international authors who provide clinicians, researchers, policy-makers, and academics with a broad range of content to enrich the guidelines recommended by the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care. |
| communication skills in social work: Developing Your Communication Skills in Social Work Paula Beesley, Melanie Watts, Sarah Harlow, 2023-10-13 This book explores: · What is meant by communication skills · What communication skills are · What they look like in practice · The differences in communicating with service users and professionals, such as children, guardians, peers and emergency workers · Why they are important It includes a wide range of theories, multiple case studies, reflective tasks, and exercises. It will develop your critical thinking and reflection skills, and help you develop your own communication style. Presented in a chronological style which acts as a working tool that you can dip into and out of. Each chapter is structured in a way that encourages you to build on your knowledge, so it begins by taking you right back to basics to learn core theory and practice techniques before getting you to critically reflect on the use of different skills in different settings and with different service user groups. The end-of-chapter skills audits help you to reflect on what you have learnt, what your strengths are and what you need to work on more. |
| communication skills in social work: Communication Skills Ian Tuhovsky, 2015 Do You Know How To Communicate With People Effectively, Avoid Conflicts and Get What You Want From Life? ...It's mostly about what you say, but also about WHEN, WHY and HOW you say it. **MY GIFT TO YOU INSIDE: Link to download my 120-page e-book Mindfulness Based Stress and Anxiety Management Tools for free!** Do The Things You Usually Say Help You, Or Maybe Hold You Back? Dear Friends, Have you ever considered how many times you intuitively felt that maybe you lost something important or crucial, simply because you unwittingly said or did something which put somebody off? Maybe it was an unfortunate word, bad formulation, inappropriate joke, forgotten name, huge misinterpretation, an awkward conversation or a strange tone of your voice? Maybe you assumed that you knew exactly what a particular concept meant for another person and you stopped asking questions? Maybe you asked so many questions, you practically started an interrogation? Maybe you could not listen carefully or could not stay silent for a moment? How many times have you wanted to achieve something, negotiate better terms or ask for a promotion and failed miserably? It's time to put that to an end with the help of this book. Lack of communication skills is exactly what ruins most peoples' lives. If you don't know how to communicate properly, you are going to have problems both in your intimate and family relationships. You are going to be ineffective in work and business situations. It's going to be troublesome managing employees or getting what you want from your boss or your clients on a daily basis. Overall, effective communication is like an engine oil that makes your life run smoothly, getting you wherever you want to be. There are very few areas in life in which you can succeed in the long run without this crucial skill. What Will You Learn With This Book? -What Are The Most Common Communication Obstacles Between People And How To Avoid Them -How To Express Anger And Avoid Conflicts -What Are The Most 8 Important Questions You Should Ask Yourself If You Want To Be An Effective Communicator? -5 Most Basic and Crucial Conversational Fixes -How To Deal With Difficult and Toxic People -Phrases to Purge from Your Dictionary (And What to Substitute Them With) -The Subtle Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback -Rapport, the Art of Excellent Communication -How to Use Metaphors to Communicate Better And Connect With People -What Metaprograms and Meta Models Are and How Exactly To Make Use of Them To Become A Polished Communicator -How To Read Faces and How to Effectively Predict Future Behaviors -How to Finally Start Remembering Names -How to Have a Great Public Presentation -How To Create Your Own Unique Personality in Business (and Everyday Life) -Effective Networking Start improving your life today. |
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Identify and use communication skills that will be applicable in working effectively with service recipients, supervisors, colleagues and the community , including how to work through conflicts.
Although it is often said that social workers are not …
Bridging day to day communication skills with counselling skills through case examples and reflective exercises, the reader is able to assess their level of skill and practice building …
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: GETTING YOUR MESSAGE …
Qualified social workers are well used to managing spoken communication with clients, managers, colleagues and others. Your training in supportive talking and sen-sitive listening …
Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work
shows how in social work contexts, social worker and service user form a communicative system, and their interactions with each other constitute a continuous stream of feed- back to each other.
communication in social work
Ethical issues in social work involve: tensions between individual rights and public welfare, between individual responsibilities and structural inequality and oppression; they lead to moral
OARS Model: Essential Communication Skills - RHNTC
Dec 20, 2021 · OARS is a skills-based, client-centered model of interactive techniques. These skills include verbal and non-verbal responses and behaviors that need to be culturally …
The Teaching and Learning of Communication Skills in Social …
Core communication skills for social work include non-verbal communication such as making eye contact and nodding, alongside a range of verbal techniques including clarifying, reflecting, …
Developing your communication skills in social work
Skillful communication begins with open questions, ensuring all parties are actively listening, clarifying and challenging where necessary. Social workers need to be confident that all …
Communication Skills For Adult Care Workers - ascleader.co.uk
Welcome to the Communication in Adult Social Care Self-Study Guide. This Guide will provide you with an overview of what communication is and why it is important. It will also give you …
y s n Developing your Communication Skills in Social Work
As you progress through this book you will be asked at every juncture to reflect on which communication skills that you possess and which you need to develop further. • What did they …
Communication Pattern in Social Work Practice: A …
Abstract: Communication is a viable element that plays an important part in direct social work practice to promote, enhance and ensure social welfare services for individual, group and …
A lexicon of 80 social work skills and interventions
A lexicon of 80 social work skills and interventions Diagram: A conceptual map of practice integrating theory and practice in social work 1. interpersonal skills/’use of self’ …
Professional Communication Skills in Social Work - Pearson
Both sections provide detailed information and examples to assist you in grabbing the prospective employer’s attention through the use of professional communication skills. Understanding the …
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS - pairvi.org
Effective communication skills are the cornerstone of social work, playing a pivotal role in how practitioners interact with individuals and communities from diverse backgrounds. Given the …
Introduction to Communication Skills - Center for …
Communication is defined as the imparting or exchanging of information or news. This definition is accurate and simplistic; however, the process of communicating is far more dynamic and …
COMMUNICATING: VERBAL FOLLOWING/ACTIVE LISTENING …
This chapter focuses on exercises to build and strengthen the communication skills that are essential for effective engagement, interviewing, assessment, and intervention with clients, …
Teaching and learning communication skills in social work …
Teaching and learning of communication skills is a core social work skill, and this review assists social work educators and students by examining the different approaches to this critical …
Communication Skills in Social Work - Zenodo
Communication skills in social work are essential for building effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. These skills include active listening, empathy, clarity in …
Engage people in social work practice - Social Care Wales
It requires social workers to use their own skills and qualities as resources to build and sustain engagement, sometimes when encountering reluctance or resistance. The standard …
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA School of Social …
Students will develop self-awareness in regard to the values, knowledge and skills used to communicate in a professional social work context. Students will understand communication …
COURSE OUTLINE SW 390 COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN …
Identify and use communication skills that will be applicable in working effectively with service recipients, supervisors, colleagues and the community , including how to work through conflicts.
Although it is often said that social workers are not …
Bridging day to day communication skills with counselling skills through case examples and reflective exercises, the reader is able to assess their level of skill and practice building …
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: GETTING YOUR MESSAGE …
Qualified social workers are well used to managing spoken communication with clients, managers, colleagues and others. Your training in supportive talking and sen-sitive listening …
Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work
shows how in social work contexts, social worker and service user form a communicative system, and their interactions with each other constitute a continuous stream of feed- back to each other.
communication in social work
Ethical issues in social work involve: tensions between individual rights and public welfare, between individual responsibilities and structural inequality and oppression; they lead to moral
OARS Model: Essential Communication Skills - RHNTC
Dec 20, 2021 · OARS is a skills-based, client-centered model of interactive techniques. These skills include verbal and non-verbal responses and behaviors that need to be culturally …
The Teaching and Learning of Communication Skills in …
Core communication skills for social work include non-verbal communication such as making eye contact and nodding, alongside a range of verbal techniques including clarifying, reflecting, …
Developing your communication skills in social work
Skillful communication begins with open questions, ensuring all parties are actively listening, clarifying and challenging where necessary. Social workers need to be confident that all …
Communication Skills For Adult Care Workers - ascleader.co.uk
Welcome to the Communication in Adult Social Care Self-Study Guide. This Guide will provide you with an overview of what communication is and why it is important. It will also give you …
