Overview

Bridging everyday social work with systemic theory, this book translates familiar ideas into purposeful, intentional and relational practice. Systemic social work is an understanding that we do not work with problem people or problem families. Rather, the issues or needs that our clients present to us, originate and are maintained by the (multiple) systems that they live within. To understand these issues and what we need to do in response as practitioners, we first have to understand the complex functioning of the systems around them. Designed for busy professionals, this book is packed with reflexive exercises and examples from direct practice in children's and adult's social work. You'll be equipped with a guiding framework and tools to tackle the real-world challenges of modern statutory social work.

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There are times when you look back at your career and wish you knew what you now know. With this overview of systemic social work and the referencing of mindful approaches, Bosanquet weaves pillars of best practice for newly qualified and experienced social workers alike. -- Richard Rose, Director of Therapeutic Life Story Work International (TLSWi) and author of Communication Tools for Working with Traumatized Children and Teens

Author Information

Liz Bosanquet is a qualified social worker with a post-graduate diploma in family and systemic practice. She has over 20 years' experience working within children's social care. Liz is the founder and director of Collective Space, a social work training and practice organization. She lives in London.

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