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Paperback. This book is about young people trying to find answers, or at least trying to live more comfortably with the question. Using dozens of recognisable vignettes, Luxmoore explores young people's anxieties about ordinariness and extraordinariness, anxieties that affect everything: their behaviour, choices, relationships, happiness. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSN2; JMC; JNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051859
- ISBN
- 9781849051859
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.74
€ 24.74
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345240
- ISBN
- 9781861345240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 41.12
€ 42.99
€ 41.12
paperback. Alongside the current media preoccupation with high risk offenders, there has been a shift towards a greater focus on risk and public protection in UK criminal justice policy. This report draws together a distinguished panel to consider both the theory and application of the risk concept in work with young people and young adults that offend. Series: Researching Criminal Justice Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 170 x 16. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420008
- ISBN
- 9781847420008
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.88
€ 26.99
€ 26.88
Paperback. This readable, informative and thought-provoking book is a compelling invitation to rethink our attitudes to young children's rights in the light of new theories, research and practical evidence about children's daily lives. It will be of interest to anyone who works with young children. Series: Children in Charge. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105992
- ISBN
- 9781843105992
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.25
€ 41.25
paperback. Editor(s): Flynn, Pam; etc. Num Pages: 148 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Spokesman Pr United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851244488
- ISBN
- 9780851244488
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.41
€ 12.41
Paperback. This practical creative handbook provides imaginative writing exercises for counsellors, volunteers and others working with the bereaved, and offers advice on how to plan and run effective group workshops and individual sessions. Through writing, clients are helped to communicate their experiences of grief and adjust to life after their loss. Series Editor(s): Bolton, Gillie. Series: Writing for Therapy or Personal Development. Num Pages: 264 pages, ill. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MQTC; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052122
- ISBN
- 9781849052122
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
Paperback. Provides some great tips on learning within a work environment. This book is bursting with helpful knowledge on formulating action plans, working with mentors, personal development plans and the importance of career planning. It includes concepts that are useable and applicable to all student nurses. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBP; MQC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 167 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Open University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335237500
- ISBN
- 9780335237500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.65
€ 34.65
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446273289
- ISBN
- 9781446273289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.66
€ 56.66
Paperback. This accessible guide provides information and advice on how to understand the needs of these young people, and how to ensure they are supported effectively. It combines the latest research and practice to establish what works best when helping young homeless people and provides insights into their world through diary excerpts and interviews. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106111
- ISBN
- 9781843106111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
Paperback. An authoritative guide to carrying out solution focused work with all forms of violence - whether with a perpetrator or victim, adult or child. It shows how effective solution focused approaches are in transforming violent behaviours and will be a useful tool for professionals across the human services. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSN2; JKVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785920554
- ISBN
- 9781785920554
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.70
€ 38.70
Paperback. There are an increasing number of organisations dedicated to supporting victims, campaigning for improvements in their situation. Based on the author's experience in working with both victims and offenders, Working with Victims of Crime provides an objective analysis of developments in victim support and their impact on both policy and practice. Num Pages: 200 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 235.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853024504
- ISBN
- 9781853024504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.25
€ 41.25
Paperback. Inadequate responses to victims of rape or sexual violence can lead to further psychological trauma which damages their chances of recovery. Addressing key issues for people working with victims of sexual violence, this resource offers the skills, knowledge and insight to help survivors as they move forward with their lives. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JKSN2; JKV; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 268 x 31. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785921117
- ISBN
- 9781785921117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.54
€ 38.54
Hardcover. Editor(s): Devon, Raymond T. Num Pages: 185 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616683030
- ISBN
- 9781616683030
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.69€ 87.60
€ 126.69
€ 87.60
Paperback. Working with Suicidal Individuals provides a comprehensive guide to understanding suicide, the assessment of risk, and the treatment and management of suicidal individuals. It covers the theory behind suicidal behaviour, using Transactional Analysis to explore the personality types of suicidal individuals and to understand their motivations. Num Pages: 272 pages, 33 figures, 9 line drawings. BIC Classification: JKSM; MBPK; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051156
- ISBN
- 9781849051156
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.70
€ 38.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16 colour illustrations, 8 black & white tables, 11 colour line drawings. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JNC; JNH; JNS; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415743198
- ISBN
- 9780415743198
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.64€ 51.27
€ 55.64
€ 51.27
Paperback. Based on a tried and tested needs-based approach it begins by looking at the present 'state of play' in society's approach to schizophrenia, and the experiences of both sufferers and their families. It goes on to identify the needs raised by such experiences and considers ways of meeting them, before detailing methods of intervention. Num Pages: 200 pages, references, further reading list, index. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMS; MBP; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853022425
- ISBN
- 9781853022425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
Hardback. Assessing and managing risk is a daily challenge for social workers. Working with risk can be anxiety provoking and demanding, requiring great skill and high levels of confidence. In these complex situations, social workers have to work hard to get the balance right. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745651972
- ISBN
- 9780745651972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.16
€ 66.16
Paperback. Filled with case studies, ethical dilemmas, reflective questions, discussion questions and suggestions for further reading, this book offers counsellors and psychotherapists guidance on how they can work with risk proactively and positively and provides hints and tips, and links to policy and research to inform good ethical practice along the way. Series: Essential Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy - Andrew Reeves. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 216 x 11. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446272916
- ISBN
- 9781446272916
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.04
€ 47.04
Paperback. A comprehensive introduction to working with people with learning disabilities, this guide provides the theoretical understanding needed to inform good practice and to help improve the quality of life of people within this group. Using accessible language and case examples, the authors discuss both psychological and practical theories. Num Pages: 288 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN; JNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853029738
- ISBN
- 9781853029738
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.39
€ 47.39
Paperback. This book provides practical guidance for a wide range of professionals working with parents and families, answering common questions such as 'How can parents facilitate their child's transition to secondary school?' and 'How can families best communicate about alcohol?'. Editor(s): Roker, Debi; Coleman, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104209
- ISBN
- 9781843104209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.70
€ 38.70