Communication and Interviewing Skills for Practice in Social Work Counselling and the Health Professions

<p>This book supports and develops the communication and interviewing skills of professional practitioners and student practitioners in social work counselling and the health professions.</p> <p>Combining work on personal and social constructs the search for meaning and ecological theory this book both provides an integrated discussion of practice and presents a balanced approach when discussing psychological biological and social influences on individual well-being. Furthermore it emphasises the influence of social contexts on behaviour and well-being as well as valuing and encouraging the application of practitioners' prior experience and learning (APEL) to new knowledge and understanding. Containing a range of practice examples to stimulate learning this book promotes a collaboration between the professions and welcomes the contributions of people who use services patients and clients.</p><i> <p>Communication and Interviewing Skills for Practice in Social Work Counselling and the Health Professions </i>will be of interest to all undergraduate and postgraduate social work students as well as new and experienced professional health care practitioners. </p>