This book provides essential knowledge and skills to address all the new social work education requirements for placements and practice learning. It will help you successfully pass your compulsory social work placement whilst meeting the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for Social Workers and developing their professional practice. Giving examples of the PCF plus clear exercises, strategies and tips, the book: -Introduces your students to social work in the context of contemporary reforms. -Takes you through each stage of the new placement structure explaining supervision, reflective practice and critical thinking in social work. -Addresses trouble shooting and problem solving on placement. -Helps you prepare for complex casework with individuals, families, groups and communities; address risk in social work; and engage with diverse groups and communities. By using this book, you′ll be armed with the tools you need to get the most out of your placement. David Edmondson is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan University
As the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant has been implemented by the states, the Congress has asked questions about a broad range of issues concerning welfare reform's consequences. This report examines: (1) the type of data that will be available from national surveys and studies of welfare reform to help assess progress towards TANF's goals, and (2) the usefulness of the data for assessing TANF's progress nationwide. The major objective was to examine data already collected by national surveys of low-income families and for major studies of welfare reform to identify data available for use in a comprehensive assessment of TANF for the reauth. debate. Ill.
NEW! Coverage of cervids has been added to chapters throughout the book, reflecting the growing popularity of deer and elk. NEW! Thorough content updates are made throughout the book and reflect the latest research evidence. NEW! 170 new clinical photos have been added. NEW! Anesthesia and Pain Management chapter includes a new section on pain management strategies, reflecting the emphasis on controlling pain in small ruminants. NEW! Expert Consult website offers an online version of the book, making it easy to search the entire book electronically. NEW! Two new authors are respected and well-known veterinary medicine experts and educators: Dr. Misty Edmondson and Dr. Thomas Passler.
Embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of the Caribbean with this collection of stories from Hodder Education's 'Island Voices: Caribbean Contemporary Short Story Prize.' This volume showcases the winning authors and captures the essence of Caribbean storytelling, reflecting its rich cultural perspectives and diverse voices. These tales transcend entertainment, shedding light on societal nuances and driving change. As one captivated reader remarked, 'The stories in the Caribbean Contemporary Classics Collection transported me, making me feel the heartbeat of the islands.' Dive into these pages and discover the transformative power of storytelling as these prize-winning authors make their mark on the global literary stage.
Young adults are leaving the church in larger and larger numbers. Studies show that even students who were active in their churches as teenagers are abandoning the church in their college years. And unlike past generations, they continue to stay away even as they grow older and began to raise children.As the world moves into a new era of virtual communication, global awareness, and community-focused relationships, the Church of the Nazarene faces a significant challenge: to reestablish relevancy and connection with a post-Christian generation who is interested in faith and spirituality but not the Church.In February 2007, more than 400 college students gathered at the M7 conference in Kansas City to discuss their insights, feelings, frustrations, and impressions on six main topics: personal growth; lifestyle; ministry & calling; church & community; church & society; and compassion & justice. Listening Inside Out is a result of their discussion, offering us the unique opportunity to listen to what Nazarene twentysomethings are saying--and want us to hear--about faith, today's culture, and the church.Disconcerting, uncomfortable, inspiring, and honest, Listening Inside Out will expand your vision of ministry and the kingdom of God and challenge you to continue these conversations in your own church and community.Download the Leader's Guide, PowerPoint presentation and Handouts to assist in presenting Listening Inside Out as a CLT class.Visit the blog, The Listening Post for continung conversations with twenty-somethings.
I faked my own death and lived under other names for almost three years. I was the prodigal son, prodigal husband and prodigal father. I left my mother and father, ten brothers and sisters, and my wife and three children. I knew I couldn't live a deceptive life and take God with me. I couldn't take my family and live a deceptive life, so I verbally told my God goodbye. He left me alone. The children of Israel wanted meat in the wilderness. God gave it to them, but He sent leanness to their souls.------I got the freedom I wanted, but leanness to my soul. Through a series of miracles, however, God visited me again and persuaded me to come back.....to Himself and my family. That was over forty years ago.
Are your students struggling to get to grips with what social work actually looks like in real-life practice? Are they wanting to know more about how they can develop the right skills and implement the right theory in many different practice situations? Then you have come to the right place! This book will provide your students with everything they need to know and more, helping them develop and hone their skills and make the best start in their practice placements. To get the most out of this book and access more materials to support them through their social work degree, visit the companion website at https://www.study.sagepub.com/rogers to read journal articles, access ‘how to..’ guides and helpful links, as well as hear first-hand from frontline social workers, services users, carers and more.
Harper Hughes, Hollywood's best know cinematographer, finds a new love and a new life after the loss of his life partner. The much younger and long time admirer of his work, Polish/Dutch cinematographer, Stanislau Fluge, comes into his life at exactly the right moment. Their collaborative camera work brings new life to Harper's old Hollywood friend and world famous actress, Margot McGuire. Harper's move to the newest and most exclusive residence in Palm Springs allows him to trust again, but he trusts too much. Struggling with personal demons, he wonders if he is too old for a new love and a much younger lover. There are those around him who might conclude that love was much too high a price to pay."--Cover page [4].
By choice or by chance, life finds a former college foursome in the dynamic city of Dallas, Texas. Daniel Self, former hero of his college football team, is handsome, smart, compassionate, and loved by many, but for very different reasons. The former head cheerleader, beautiful Jenna Samms, wants Daniel as a temporary charm on her bracelet of life, but she has no idea he has a secret desire she can never satisfy. He leaves one night, giving little information about his destination. Dunnelly Knight hides his feelings for Daniel, becoming a popular newscaster and partnering with a powerful and wealthy businessman in Dallas. A shy and tortured soul, Jamie Barnes is a night club performer with gender identity issues, making his twisted journey forward and giving himself to wealthy clients for money. He thinks of Daniel often, as he was the man who awakened him to what he wanted most. When one of them is murdered, questions and accusations are raised, but few answers surface. And then, Daniel returns. Daniel loses everyone he has ever loved, only to find the one true love that really matters. Memories of Daniel remain with the former foursome, and his impact on their lives permanently changes how they live and love. They live their lives in a memory, and that memory is always in a shadow, but it is in the shadow of Self."--Cover page [4].
Elliot Andrews finds his way to New Orleans intent upon opening his own psychic shop. A big-hearted landlady, Mona May Markey, introduces him to Dennis Jordan at his first pre-Mardi gras party. Dennis is an older, well-respected entrepreneur known for his support of the street boys in and around the French Quarter. Elliot falls hard for the kind gentleman of many secrets, but soon after the two become lovers, he begins to have dark visions and night terrors of rainstorms and dark waters. With the use of Tarot cards, he struggles to understand what it all means, but nothing prepares him for the truth about Dennis."--Cover page [4].
Easton Thomas, a handsome and wealthy man with a generous heart, owns an historic mansion on Florida's Gold Coast. It is a house full of spirits and secrets from the past. When the hurricane of the century grounds all flights and cruise ship connections, Easton invites a group of stranded passengers to ride out the storm in a safe place at his mansion. He is drawn to Randy, the shy and insecure man from Atlanta, but Mitchell, Easton's longtime companion and manager of his estate, has different plans for Easton. In a few short days, the storm and the mansion changes all of their lives. Some fall in love, some grow apart, and someone must die. The lives of those who survive find passion, love, and loss, but their lives will never be the same."--Cover page [4].
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