This succinct and insightful guide to reflective practice is designed for students and practitioners of social work, health care and related fields. Its clear and careful integration of both the 'thinking and doing' elements of the often challenging task of practising reflectively makes this an ideal text at all levels of study and practice.

This practice-oriented guide gives a concise overview of the theoretical and practical complexities of communication and language. Updated with new activities, features and a reader-friendly part structure, it addresses the importance of communication to inter-professional, culturally-sensitive and anti-discriminatory practice.