Effective interviewing in social work and social care : a practical guide / Gina Allen, Duncan Langford.

By:

Allen, Gina

Contributor(s):

Langford, Duncan

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.Description: xii, 267 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:

9781403995032 (pbk.) :
1403995036 (pbk.) :

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

361.322 ALL 22

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	Moylish Library Main Collection	361.322 ALL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002100610659
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Communication and especially interviewing skills are vital to all areas of social care practice. Clearly structured and filled with practical examples, this book provides students and practitioners with a comprehensive guide to interviewing young people and adults.

Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Current Copyright Fee: GBP30.00 0 Uk

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Preface (p. viii)
Acknowledgements (p. xii)
Introduction (p. 1)
1 Values and Anti-discriminatory Practice (p. 12)
2 Theory: Its Place in Interviewing (p. 36)
3 Types and Purpose of Interviews in the Agency Context (p. 52)
4 Preparation and Pre-planning (p. 78)
5 Questions and Interview Techniques (p. 109)
6 General and Specific Communication Skills (p. 140)
7 The Stages of the Interview (p. 166)
8 Thinking and Interview Handling (p. 199)
9 Potential Pitfalls (p. 209)
10 Recording an Interview (p. 232)
Conclusion (p. 249)
Bibliography and References (p. 250)
Index (p. 257)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Gina Allen is a qualified social worker with a Masters in Gerontology
Duncan Langford is a lecturer at the University of Kent. He is a qualified social worker and a widely-published author, with a keen interest in interviewing skills