Effective interviewing in social work and social care : a practical guide / Gina Allen, Duncan Langford.
Material type: TextPublication details: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.Description: xii, 267 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:- 9781403995032 (pbk.) :
- 1403995036 (pbk.) :
- 361.322 ALL 22
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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 GerontologyDuncan 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