{"product_id":"social-work-reflections-neil-thompson-9780335253234","title":"Social Work Reflections","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This book stands out for its integration of knowledge from lived experience, inclusive practice, and compassionate pedagogy - making it essential reading for students and practitioners alike.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLucy Basterra, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Brighton, UK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone committed to reflective, ethical, and compassionate social work practice.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGwenan Prysor, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Bangor University, UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSocial Work Reflections\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling testament to the significance and impact of social work. Recognizing the challenges practitioners face in an increasingly complex and evolving field, this edited collection brings together diverse perspectives from educators, practitioners and managers to showcase the vital role social workers play in advancing social justice and safeguarding society's most vulnerable members. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on the expertise of academics, practitioners and individuals with the lived experience of social work services, this book aims to inspire progress and empower students, practitioners and managers at all levels of study and practice by emphasizing their value as drivers of individual and collective change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmphasizes the core values of social work: social justice, dignity and compassion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegrates theoretical insights with lived experiences from diverse contributors, enriching nuanced areas of practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEncourages development of critical thinking and reflection skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers encouragement to practitioners, managers and students striving to achieve positive outcomes under challenging circumstances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eSocial Work Reflections\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential companion for students, newly qualified social workers, practitioners and managers. Of value to anyone considering a career in social work, this book reaffirms the crucial role social work plays in building a more just and compassionate society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeil Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer and educator and a visiting professor at the Open University and Wrexham University, UK.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Vicary\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Social Work and Mental Health at The Open University, UK.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Neil Thompson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0335253237\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780335253234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Open University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.69d","brand":"Neil Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48154215874815,"sku":"9780335253234","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cf0a38af-ce39-4b0d-9e47-9a7779f0e79c.jpg?v=1770788676","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/social-work-reflections-neil-thompson-9780335253234","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}