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Paperback. Focusing on the experiences of counsellors themselves, this book is a comprehensive resource for counsellors working in health contexts and for the health professionals who work with them, and may take on counselling roles, which will inform and improve their work. Editor(s): Etherington, Kim. Num Pages: 288 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029387
ISBN
9781853029387
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. this book highlights the significance of school exclusion as a pivotal process that has long-term negative effects not just on the individuals themselves but also for society as a whole. Drawing on individual accounts, the author demonstrates how aspects of the care system contribute to looked-after children being out of school. Num Pages: 192 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1; JNHX; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 299.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029431
ISBN
9781853029431
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. Experts from a variety of disciplines contribute to this substantially revised edition of this popular handbook - new chapters are included on identity work and refugee children. Offering practical guidance based on sound research and practice, the book provides a focus on some of the most difficult and topical aspects of this field of work. Editor(s): Dwivedi, Kedar Nath; Varma, Ved. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL; JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 530.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029592
ISBN
9781853029592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. This is a comprehensive guide to integrating assessment, learning and practice, reflecting current concerns in health and social care. The authors - an academic, a training officer and a practitioner - present complementary perspectives to bring theory and practice closer together. Num Pages: 176 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JKS; JMRL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 281.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029769
ISBN
9781853029769
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.27

Paperback. This is a practical and trans-disciplinary guide for professionals working with vulnerable adults, who include the frail elderly, those with mental health problems or physical disabilities, learning disabilities or serious physical illness. The contributors address key problems and dilemmas in working to protect these groups from abuse. Editor(s): Pritchard, Jacki. Series: Good Practice in Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029820
ISBN
9781853029820
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. The author explores the impact of various genetic syndromes on children's lives. She describes conditions such as Down's Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome and Prader-Willi Syndrome, discussing their practical implications for daily life and the physical and behavioural symptoms associated with them. Num Pages: 144 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 216.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
143
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029844
ISBN
9781853029844
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.91

Paperback. Older men may, like older women, be victims of abuse - yet there has been little in either research or service provision to reflect this. Drawing on in-depth interviews with twelve older men who have experienced abuse, Jacki Pritchard presents much-needed practical guidance for care professionals, managers and policy makers working with this group. Series: Violence and Abuse. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JFFE; JFSJ2; JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 138 x 216 x 5. Weight in Grams: 146.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029998
ISBN
9781853029998
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. This book explores what elected members, social services and education departments can do to help children stay in school Num Pages: 60 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 5. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
60
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900990431
ISBN
9781900990431
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.89

Spiral bound. With training materials for a two-day course, this flexible practical resource is for organisations wishing to involve young people in the recruitment of staff, volunteers and mentors Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHBL; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 296 x 210 x 17. .
Format
Spiralbound
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Edition
Spi
Number of pages
122
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900990776
ISBN
9781900990776
Spiralbound
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.96

Paperback. Updated in 2009, this guide offers tips and advice to looked after young people about how they can have more say in their care Num Pages: 20 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; YNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 296 x 210 x 2. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
National Children's Bureau Enterprises Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904787396
ISBN
9781904787396
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.74

Paperback. Based on 100 interviews with young people aged 11 to 16 and their parents, this book covers issues such as monitoring social life, school, friendships, health and the role of the wider support network Num Pages: 81 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 170 x 6. Weight in Grams: 182.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
81
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904787426
ISBN
9781904787426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.04

Paperback. Based on two linked studies, this report explores how families living in disadvantaged communities manage parent child relationships during middle childhood Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 6. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904787709
ISBN
9781904787709
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.96

Paperback. Without a deeper understanding of poverty as a lived experience in childhood, policies targeted at eradicating child poverty may fail. This book presents an opportunity to understand the issues and concerns that low-income children themselves identify as important. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861343628
ISBN
9781861343628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.84

Hardcover. Series: Nursing and Health Survival Guides. Num Pages: 50 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MQC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 120 x 85 x 11. Weight in Grams: 43.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Edition
Spi
Number of pages
50
Condition
New
SKU
V9780273750710
ISBN
9780273750710
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. A guide to the history of the American welfare program. Editor(s): Nadasen, Premilla; Mittelstadt, Jennifer; Chappell, Marisa. Num Pages: 256 pages, 7 black & white tables, 10 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Routledge
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415989794
ISBN
9780415989794
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.31

Paperback. Num Pages: 342 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MMGW; VFJB; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 27. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Guilford Publications
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781462519859
ISBN
9781462519859
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.32

Paperback. Designed to help clinical counselors and therapists create effective supervision programs of their own, and to address the individual needs of their students. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 278 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781560328476
ISBN
9781560328476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.00

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Australia
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781742370446
ISBN
9781742370446
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 36.87

Paperback. This wide-ranging collection of essays offers valuable insights into the cultural issues involved in the practical application of social work theories. Leading contributors explore the challenges faced by indigenous populations and ethnic minority groups, and offer valuable guidance on cross-cultural work. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, diagrams. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843102496
ISBN
9781843102496
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.22

Paperback. In the post-Ryan Report (2009) on child abuse in the modern state, this book is the first study to document and analyse the issues in a frank expose that challenges many of the myths about children and young people in Ireland. Series Editor(s): Kitchin, Rob. Series: Irish Society. Num Pages: 302 pages, Tables, black & white. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JKSB1; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780719095429
ISBN
9780719095429
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.04

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