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Health and social care practitioners are increasingly called upon to provide care to elderly people from a number of different faiths and cultures. This collection of essays examines ageing in the context of the many faiths and cultures that make up Western society, and provides carers with the knowledge they need to deliver sensitive and appropriate care to people of all faiths. more »
March 2010, Paperback: £22.99/ $37.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-006-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: dementia, health care, nursing, older people, palliative care, pastoral care, practical theology, race, spirituality
For those involved in commissioning and running projects working with people, measuring performance and assessing outcomes are an essential part of applying for and maintaining funding, and a way of demonstrating the project's achievements. This versatile 'how to' book guides you through the process of evaluating your project in order to improve funding applications and build the case for... more »
March 2010, Paperback: £24.99/ $42.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-037-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: arts therapies, careers, carers, community care, counselling, Early Years Foundation Stage, education, educational psychology, employment, health care, housing, interdisciplinary arts therapies, mainstream education, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, palliative care, pastoral care, probation, PSHE, reference, residential care, school phobia, social care, social policy, social work, special education, speech and language therapy, youthwork
Losing a loved one and coping with the subsequent adjustments that follow are a difficult fact of life, but people with learning disabilities face specific difficulties in processing and managing these changes. Adopting an integrative approach, this book acknowledges the importance of helping relationships in supporting this vulnerable group through periods of loss and bereavement. more »
2010, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-020-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, bereavement, carers, counselling, death, disability, families, grief, health care, high functioning autism, intellectual disabilities, nonverbal learning disabilities, palliative care, social care, social work
Professional values in healthcare are in a state of constant and increasingly rapid change. While all professions now emphasise teamwork and collegiality in practice, fewer are inclined to consider shared or differing values across professions. more »
2010, Paperback: £39.99/ $64.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-947-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: health care, mental health, nursing, palliative care, psychiatry, psychology
This book is a powerful and moving account of the experiences of 13 people with learning disabilities who were living with cancer. The author followed their lives as part of a 3-year research study, during which 10 people died. She spent extensive periods of time with them at their homes and day centres, in hospitals, hospices and nursing homes. In doing so, she gained a unique... more »
2009, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-027-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: bereavement, cancer, counselling, disability, health care, intellectual disabilities, palliative care, social care, social work
For people suffering with dementia, the world can become a lonely and isolated place. Music has long been a vital instrument in transcending cognitive issues; bringing people together, and allowing a person to live in the moment.
This user-friendly book demonstrates how even simple sounds and movements can engage people with dementia, promoting relaxation and enjoyment. All... more »
2009, Paperback: £14.99/ $22.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-905-1, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 144pp
Keywords: counselling, dementia, music therapy, older people, palliative care, psychiatry, social work
Good counselling skills are often not taught to the professionals who need them most. Compassionate and tactful communication skills can make the difference between an awkward encounter with a dying patient, and an engaging, empathic bond between two people. more »
2008, Paperback: £17.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-678-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: bereavement, counselling, dementia, health care, mental health, older people, palliative care, practical theology, spirituality
' …a profoundly significant book on a topic rarely discussed and little researched, dealing with sudden or unexpected death. The authors have brought together the latest knowledge in the field, and explore how social networks and professionals working with the bereaved can help. This is an important book for all of us, who will sadly one day experience this... it is a must read for... more »
2008, Paperback: £19.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-667-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: bereavement, counselling, education, palliative care
Following a life shattering experience, a child enters upon a confusing emotional journey that can be likened to a prism of many colors of dark feelings like sadness and fear, but also warm feelings of love and courage. The way they deal with these feelings has a lasting impact on their life as they grow. more »
2008, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-886-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: bereavement, child protection, child psychology, children, counselling, education, families, palliative care, parenting, social work
Overcoming Loss is a photocopiable resource that addresses childrens' feeling of loss, which can arise from changing communities, schools, moving house, divorce or the death of a parent or grandparent. Children are limited to a vocabulary of broad emotions like 'happy', 'sad' and 'angry', and are often unable to articulate their grief in words. This can impair their long-term... more »
2008, Paperback: £19.99/ $35.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-646-3, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 144pp
Keywords: bereavement, challenging behaviour, child protection, children, counselling, death, emotions, families, palliative care, parenting
Use of the arts in palliative care settings is a powerful and effective way of addressing the practical, psychological, social and spiritual issues faced by service users in end-of-life care.
The Creative Arts in Palliative Care uncovers the possibilities for using the creative arts and provides guidance on how to implement arts projects successfully. Part 1 focuses on designing... more »
2008, Paperback: £18.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-591-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: arts therapies, bereavement, counselling, creative therapies, interdisciplinary arts therapies, older people, palliative care
Reminiscence is a vital way to stimulate communication and promote confidence and self-worth in people with dementia. This practical guide is designed to give those who care for people with dementia a clear sense of how reminiscence can be used to greatly improve their quality of life. more »
2008, Paperback: £19.99/ $45.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-649-4, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 224pp
Keywords: dementia, dramatherapy, older people, palliative care, psychodrama
Praise for the first edition:
'This is a very user-friendly book. It is presented in a way which enables the reader to browse or go direct to a certain section, but at the same time is engaging enough to sustain one's interest to read the whole book.' more »
2008, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-612-8, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 208pp
Keywords: bereavement, child protection, child psychology, children, counselling, death, education, families, grief, palliative care, parenting, social work, trauma
'This insightful text will be of great help to all who care for pre-school children - parents, kindergarten teachers, ministers of religion, police, welfare workers - the list is endless. If they learn the values reflected in this small book, then bereaved children everywhere will grow up with far fewer hang-ups about the only certainty in life.'
- from the foreword by Professor... more »
2008, Paperback: £9.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-650-0, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 96pp
Keywords: bereavement, child protection, child psychology, children, counselling, death, education, families, grief, palliative care, parenting, social work, trauma
Within mainstream counselling and psychotherapy there is growing interest in the spiritual dimension of counselling. Prayer is at the centre of most spirituality and prayer is important to many people's psychological well-being. more »
2007, Paperback: £18.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-519-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: counselling, palliative care, practical theology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, spirituality, theology
