In this memoir, Ruth Deane recounts her experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Using a frank, conversational style, she describes her journey from the first innocuous signs of OCD's ons
A major new translation of the Chinese classic Shang Han Lun by scholar and medical doctor Guohui Liu makes this foundational text fully accessible to English speaking clinicians for the first time. E
In this volume, the authors present an overview of the innovative work taking place in relation to domestic violence and child protection. This book looks at new prevention initiatives and how interve
A go-to guide for early years professionals, this book will help you to enhance your leadership skills.How to Be a Great Leader in Early Years enables you to reflect on your approach to leadership. In
Identifying the most serious challenges faced in child protection work, this practical guide offers helpful solutions for frontline professionals working with children and adults. Informed by her man
Direct Work with Family Groups is full of great ideas to aid engagement, assessment and enable positive change through direct work with family groups. Working with families can be a challenging experi
Woodell, Niblock, and Warner present a resource guide to the world of dementia care. The authors have organized the main body of their text in eight chapters devoted to coming to terms with dementia,
Packed with simple ideas to regulate the emotions and senses, this book intends to help children tackle difficult feelings head-on and feel awesome and in control. From breathing exercises, pressure h
This practical book provides need-to-know information vital for acupuncturists to treat patients with fertility problems.Nick Dalton-Brewer details the causes of fertility issues, including the impact
Shows how the sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities has been managed and controlled across the globe, and explores issues affecting those with intellectual disabilities in their relations
This book offers a comprehensive overview of clinical, research and personal perspectives on Asperger Syndrome, including contributions from parents and experts in the fields of psychology, social wor
In this thoughtful collection, thirteen eminent psychologists from diverse schools of thought - including social constructionism, narrative psychology, feminism, phenomenology and psychoanalysis - exa
Sharon Shoesmith examines what can be learnt from the tragic death of Peter Connelly, also known as Baby P. She gives a detailed account of events as they took place, reflects on the psychological, po
This handbook helps readers with long-term recovery from an eating disorder. It contains tasks, worksheets, and reflection questions to help readers understand eating disorders and their hidden mea
Academics and practitioners consider various aspects of a constructive approach to working with criminal offenders. The volume begins with an overview of recent trends in the criminal justice system i
Life as a bird can be stressful! From worrying about airplanes, windows, and getting enough worms to eat, it is clear that birds can be anxious beings. Through a light-touch, quizzical depiction of bi
This definitive textbook provides accessible information on best practice for assessing the needs and strengths of vulnerable children and their families. It explores the challenges that practitioners
This is the deeply personal and witty account of growing up as the kid who never fitted in. Transgender blogger Mia Violet reflects on her life and how at 26 she came to finally realise she was 'trans
This new manual provides a clear, comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of professionals in relation to safeguarding adults, and how to implement these principles in frontline practice.The Ca
