The role of the social worker is to be found lying interestingly between society and the individuals they work with. As a result, social workers often feel pulled between the demands and challenges th
"Empathy is key to good relationships. In its absence, behavior becomes puzzling, even dangerous. David Howe's fascinating new book examines what empathy is, why we have it and how it develops. He exp
"Analyzing a range of traditional and contemporary perspectives, this crisp text explores the core attachment styles and charts their impact on childhood and adult behaviour. Written by one of social
This crisp text, by one of social works most highly regarded commentators, offers the perfect entry point into the complex world of social work theory. Written in a clear conversational style and orga
Elegantly and succinctly, David Howe explains the theory of emotional intelligence - and its vital practical value - to an audience of students and practitioners across a range of human services and c
This exciting new book offers a survey of the field of child abuse and neglect from the perspective of modern developmental attachment theory. Using research evidence, this clear, compelling textbook
`This book explores what clients have to say about their experience of the psychotherapeutic process. David Howe observes that, regardless of the therapist's theoretical orientation, clients say simil
Do the Paralympic Games empower the disability sport community? Like many other contemporary sporting institutions, the Paralympic Games have made the transition from pastime to spectacle, and the pro
Do the Paralympic Games empower the disability sport community?Like many other contemporary sporting institutions, the Paralympic Games have made the transition from pastime to spectacle, and the prof
Are pain and injury managed appropriately in the environment of professional sport?Is sports medicine a tool to empower or to disempower athletes?David Howe considers these and other pertinent concern
`[The authors] have fashioned a book that is informed and informative, theoretically wise and practically useful...Readers will value Child Development for Child Care and Protection Workers for the wi
Drawing on extensive international fieldwork, this book explores the burgeoning sector of ‘sport for development and peace’ comprising hundreds of organizations and programs that use sport to pursue w
Drawing on extensive international fieldwork, this book explores the burgeoning sector of ‘sport for development and peace’ comprising hundreds of organizations and programs that use sport to pursue w
Featuring multi-disciplinary perspectives from world-leading researchers and practitioners from around the world, this book analyzes the central elements of, and research issues within, the field of S
Sport and physical activity are now regularly used to promote social and economic development, peacebuilding and conflict resolution, on an international scale. The emergence of the ‘Sport for Develop
This comprehensive guide to relationship-based practice in social work communicates the theory using illustrative case studies and offers a model for practice. Updated and expanded, it now includes in
