Social Work Methods and Skills: The Essential Foundations of Practice

How do practitioners draw on social work's diverse knowledge base to respond effectively to the needs of service users?

Theories, methods and skills form the bedrock of social work practice, yet transferring this shared knowledge from one practice context to another can be challenging. Now in its second edition, this core text offers a systematic introduction to social work methods and skills that can be adapted, refined, and applied across a range of settings.

New to this edition:
- Brand-new material on the professional 'self', working with teams and other professionals and agencies and engaging with resistant service users
- An expanded section on communication skills, including digital engagement and communication in an online world
- Increased attention to eco social work theories and the introduction of decolonised perspectives and practice
- Integrated focus on self-care and wellbeing
By guiding you through the process of developing your own versatile toolkit for purposeful and innovative practice, this book is an essential resource for any social work student or practitioner looking to develop and consolidate their knowledge of methods and skills for practice.