Shame and Social Work – Theory, Reflexivity and Pr actice : Theory, Reflexivity and Practice
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1447344065
ISBN-13
9781447344063
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Imprint
Policy Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 1st, 2020
Print length
218 Pages
Weight
492 grams
Dimensions
16.10 x 24.00 x 2.10 cms
Product Classification:
Social theorySocial workPsychology: emotions
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Examining experiences of shame and stigma in the context of austerity and the declining welfare state, this book shows how social work can ameliorate the impacts of shame through sensitive, reflective and relationship-based practice. It provides a broad understanding of shame and looks at its impact on both service users and practitioners.
For many service users and professionals in the field of social work, shame is an ongoing part of their daily experience. Providing an in-depth examination of the complex phenomena of shame and humiliation, this book sets out key contextual issues and theoretical approaches to comprehend shame and its relevance within social work. It provides a broad understanding of shame, its underlying social and political contexts and its effects on service users and professionals. The book uses innovative international scholarship and includes theoretical considerations, as well as empirical findings within the field of social work. It shows the importance of sensitive, reflective and relationship-oriented practice based on a better understanding of the complexity of shame.
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