This accessible and practical guide incorporates a structured way to build knowledge and develop effective communication skills across a spectrum of social work scenarios. Social work students are likely to find this a valuable resource throughout their studies and beyond
The book in as much there are some sections that need to be re-written to be more inclusive. It offers essential components of communication skills relevant for professional social workers. complimented with another book it covers more areas.
I already have intercultural communication and this one is an addition
Useful book for students to consider communication skills. Some of the practical elements have also been valuable
Comprehensive and hands-on. Valuable for ESL social work students. Well structured and easy to follow. Interesting activities and facilitates high-level reflection about the use of communication tools in group work.
So refreshing to find a book covering one of the essential skills in working with people and especially for our context of students working with children and families in a variety of settings whilst studying part-time for their foundation degree.
A practical text book that supports students to link theory to practice. The focus is on communication skills and so this can be used on a variety of module areas including professional development, work based learning, assessment and care planning.