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Paperback. Looking at the life stories of ex-drug misusers in their own words, this book offers insights into the nature of addiction and how it can be tackled. Etherington highlights the therapeutic value of listening to drug misusers' life stories and the importance of understanding how social environments and wider cultural influences shape people's lives. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104933
- ISBN
- 9781843104933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. This book is a practical introduction to PTSD and psychological debriefing, and offers an enhanced model of PD which the author terms 'Emotional Decompression'. Structured like a deep-sea dive, this model provides time frames for how long to spend at various stages of the PD process, and when to stop for discussions and explanations. Num Pages: 136 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JMP; MMJT; MMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 234 x 8. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104926
- ISBN
- 9781843104926
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.63
€ 35.63
Paperback. Advance directive (AD) is a way of making a person's views known if he or she should become mentally incapable of giving consent, or making informed choices about treatment, in the future. This book advises users on their choices about treatment in the event of future episodes of mental illness, covering all legal and medical aspects of AD. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSM; LNTM1; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104834
- ISBN
- 9781843104834
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.42
€ 46.99
€ 46.42
Paperback. This unique book provides a rare look at social work and palliative care from the perspective of service users. Drawing on new original research, the authors examine service users' experiences, tracking their journeys through it, exploring the care they receive and the effects of culture and difference through their first hand comments and ideas. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104650
- ISBN
- 9781843104650
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.42
€ 46.99
€ 46.42
Paperback. This book demonstrates how young people can be engaged in a creative and challenging process that explores the costs, gains and consequences of the choices they make around their gang membership. It provides a tried-and-tested training programme for anyone involved in conflict resolution with young people in groups or gangs. Num Pages: 140 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSB1; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104476
- ISBN
- 9781843104476
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.64
€ 65.64
Hardback. In this controversial new book, Lathe contends that the recent rise in cases of ASDs is a result of increased exposure to environmental toxicity combined with genetic predisposition. He proposes that autism is a disorder of the limbic brain, which is damaged by toxic heavy metals present in the environment. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104384
- ISBN
- 9781843104384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.53
€ 36.53
Paperback. This book tells the stories of nine disabled leaders who, by force of personality and concrete achievement, have made us think differently about disability. They share a common will to change society so that disabled people get a fair deal. It is based on extensive interviews with the subjects and people who know them. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: JFFG; JPHL; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104155
- ISBN
- 9781843104155
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.63
€ 35.63
Paperback. Drug Addiction and Families is an exploration of the impact of drug use on families, and of the extent to which current practice meets the needs of families as well as problem drug users. Drawing on a substantial research Marina Barnard examines the effects of drug use not only on drug users themselves, but also their extended families. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104032
- ISBN
- 9781843104032
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.64
€ 40.99
€ 40.64
Paperback. This book provides stories that promote disability awareness among children aged 4-11 about universal issues such as fear, loss, feeling 'different', bullying, friendship and emotional growth. They provide a safe environment for young children to discuss painful emotions and a tool for understanding the experiences of disabled children. Illustrator(s): Shrigley-Wightman, Taryn. Num Pages: 160 pages, 8 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JNU; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 301 x 16. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103905
- ISBN
- 9781843103905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Paperback. Breakey provides practical advice on teaching young adults successfully, emphasising the development of resources and skills for use specifically in FE colleges. She offers strategies for communicating effectively, helping students to manage transition, and understanding and minimising the causes of ASC behaviours. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103820
- ISBN
- 9781843103820
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Paperback. This book explores how IT can help people with learning and communication difficulties increase their independence, communicate in more direct ways and express themselves as part of society. It examines common problems, and shows how IT can help solve them. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; MBP; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103752
- ISBN
- 9781843103752
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.14
€ 28.14
Paperback. The book looks at using cognitive behavioural approach to working with families of people with severe mental illness, but also at reframing challenges and overcoming common personal and external barriers to effective family work. It aims to increase the confidence of new family workers and broaden the knowledge of those already working in the area. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103691
- ISBN
- 9781843103691
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.64
€ 40.99
€ 40.64
Paperback. This book charts the course through which people with learning disabilities have become increasingly able to direct their own lives as fully active members of their communities. Many of the personal accounts, photographs and songs included in this book will be accessible and encouraging to people with learning disabilities. Editor(s): Mitchell, Duncan; Traustadottir, Rannveig; Chapman, Rohhss; Townson, Louise; Ingham, Nigel; Ledger, Sue. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 353.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103592
- ISBN
- 9781843103592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.89
€ 31.99
€ 31.89
Paperback. The authors outline the skills needed and common issues in case management practice across a range of people with disabilities at different stages of their life. They argue that case management needs to be individualised and carried out in partnership with the individual and their family in order to draw up a lifestyle plan that meets their needs. Editor(s): Bigby, Christine; Fyffe, Chris; Ozanne, Elizabeth; Bigby, Christine M. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; MJN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103547
- ISBN
- 9781843103547
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. This photocopiable resource offers a framework for the assessment and measurement of the communication skills of children with autistic spectrum disorders. With assessment and planning sheets, it enables teachers, educators and other professionals to observe and record how children use and understand language, following their progress over time. Num Pages: 80 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 294 x 211 x 7. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103523
- ISBN
- 9781843103523
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.38
€ 44.38
Paperback. People living with eating disorders find it hard to take the step of choosing recovery, often because the disorder has developed as a way of 'coping' with problems or stresses in the their life. This book outlines new and positive ways of dealing with eating disorders for people living with eating disorders and their families. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMZD; VFJJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 174 x 14. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103400
- ISBN
- 9781843103400
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.28
€ 25.28
Paperback. This book asserts that a good understanding of child development and attachment theory is essential to effective therapeutic parenting of a traumatized child, it details the roots of trauma as well as the impact this has on a child's ability to maintain normal family bonds, whether with birth or foster parents, or staff in a residential setting. Series: Delivering Recovery. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MJW; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103288
- ISBN
- 9781843103288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.14
€ 28.14
Paperback. This interactive resource book encourages front-line staff working with dementia sufferers to examine their working practice and modify it to meet best practice guidelines. Packed with photocopiable exercises, discussion points and questions, this training manual provides a framework for care work in line with statutory requirements and standards. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MJND; MQCL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 295 x 212 x 12. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103189
- ISBN
- 9781843103189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.14
€ 53.14
Paperback. This groundbreaking book reveals what young victims have to say about abuse and its effects on their lives. The authors examine societal factors that increase children's vulnerability, and propose measures for preventing abuse. They outline the requirements of ethically sound research, and conclude with recommendations for future research. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103172
- ISBN
- 9781843103172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Paperback. This book provides a guide to effective case management, outlining all the key issues that professionals working with brain-injured people will need to know, from understanding what brain injury actually is and how it feels to experience it to strategies for rehabilitation, assessing risk and implementing support plans. Series: Good Practice in Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103158
- ISBN
- 9781843103158
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.89
€ 46.99
€ 46.89