Communicating and Engaging with Children and Young People: Making a Difference

ISBN-13: 9781447343530 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 256 str.

Michelle Lefevre

Opis

This bestselling, practice-focussed textbook will equip students and practitioners with the critical thinking and tools needed for effective practice in order to promote the welfare, protection and rights of children and young people.

Spis treści

Setting the scene; The importance of effective communication between children and young people; Children and young people's views on what counts as effective engagement and communication with them; Some theoretical perspectives on the nature of communication; Knowing, Being and Doing: developing capability in direct work; Appraising your capabilities and learning needs; A facilitating context for practice with children and young people; Involving and engaging children and young people in assessments; Observing children and making sense of their play and behaviour; Engaging with children and young people through play, activities and the expressive arts; Relational communication as the heart of social work.