With contributions from scholars, clinicians, and elder-policy activists, this book documents the interrelated issues of social relationships and health in late life. It describes creative programs and intervention techniques that help maintain the integrity of an older adult's relations, communication pathways, and a sense of belonging.
Mental health professionals provide better care to their clients when they care for themselves. This acclaimed highly practical guide--now revised and expanded with even more self-care strategies--helps busy psychotherapists balance their personal and professional lives. The book presents 13 research-informed self-care strategies and offers ......
For professional and voluntary advocates supporting adults, young people
The concise and informative handbook provides accessible advice with a minimum of legal jargon and can be used as a reference book for all those who undertake advocacy work with adults, young people and children, either in a professional or voluntary capacity.
A guide to decision-making in England and Wales, including the Mental Ca
Sex, Personal Relationships and the Law for Adults with Learning Disabilities explains how law and policy in England and Wales should inform support for adults with learning disabilities in matters related to sex and relationships.
A Practical Guide for the Interdisciplinary Care Team
Filled with key insights and field-tested knowledge, this is a concise, hands-on guide to how interdisciplinary team strategies can advance the care of older homeless adults. The book encompasses research evidence, education-based initiatives, and systems thinking, and describes how to implement promising health care outlooks for diverse elderly ......
This is the second volume in a series that explores the mental health of parents and its impact on child welfare, and which acts as a yearly update on key research, policy developments and practice innovations, both in the UK and around the world.
Helps readers understand and critically assess the US health care system and policies. With a focus on the prevalence of disparities in health and health care, the book reviews the historical evolution and organisation of the American health care system.
Prevention, Advocacy, and Trauma-Informed Practice
Analyses the current research and best practices for working with children, adolescents, and adults involved in sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). With a unique, research-based focus on practice, the book synthesizes the key areas related to working with victims of sex trafficking / CSE, including prevention, identification, ......
This practical guide provides a framework and useful techniques for helping bereaved youth in numerous settings This welcomed addition to the field of childhood bereavement is brimming with innovative yet practical interventions for human service professionals helping grieving youth in a variety of settings. Written by noted experts with over 40 ......
