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‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court A charming and evocative tale of family and fortune from the queen of West Country saga, Linda Finlay. Isabella Carrington has been brought up in a life of privilege in London. Her life seems perfect, until her father suddenly announces bankruptcy. To save Isabella from destitution he sends her to stay with family she has never met, far away on a violet farm deep in Devon.Isabella is horrified to find her uncle expects her to work for her keep, packing up the flowers and selling them in the nearby market. However she soon discovers that life on a violet farm may not be so bad, especially when she meets handsome local farmer Felix Furneaux… Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express

‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court A charming and evocative tale of family and fortune from the queen of West Country saga, Linda Finlay. Isabella Carrington has been brought up in a life of privilege in London. Her life seems perfect, until her father suddenly announces bankruptcy. To save Isabella from destitution he sends her to stay with family she has never met, far away on a violet farm deep in Devon.Isabella is horrified to find her uncle expects her to work for her keep, packing up the flowers and selling them in the nearby market. However she soon discovers that life on a violet farm may not be so bad, especially when she meets handsome local farmer Felix Furneaux… Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express

‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly CourtA charming and evocative tale of family and fortune from the queen of West Country saga, Linda Finlay.Isabella Carrington has been brought up in a life of privilege in London. Her life seems perfect, until her father suddenly announces bankruptcy. To save Isabella from destitution he sends her to stay with family she has never met, far away on a violet farm deep in Devon.Isabella is horrified to find her uncle expects her to work for her keep, packing up the flowers and selling them in the nearby market. However she soon discovers that life on a violet farm may not be so bad, especially when she meets handsome local farmer Felix Furneaux…Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn.Praise for Linda Finlay:‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court''Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze'' The Express

‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly CourtA heart-warming tale from the queen of West Country sagas, LINDA FINLAYIn a tumbledown Cornish cottage, with an alcoholic father, Colenso Carne works with the Serpentine stone from the local mine. When she catches the eye of the new factory manager, her father insists she rejects her beloved Kitto in order to marry Fenton.Forced to flee the village when Fenton turns nasty, she is taken under the wing of wise woman Mara and travels to local fairs, learning to make bonbons to pay her way.But she never gives up hope of being reunited with Kitto… Set against the dramatic Cornish coastline, this tale of triumph and tragedy will delight fans of Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express READERS LOVE LINDA FINLAY ‘A captivating West Country family saga…Highly recommended’‘A truly amazing read’‘Loved it A+’‘A joy to read’‘The most delightful historical novel’‘A captivating, heart warming story with humour, intrigue and romance’‘An absorbing and entertaining read’

‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly CourtA heart-warming tale from the queen of West Country sagas, LINDA FINLAYIn a tumbledown Cornish cottage, with an alcoholic father, Colenso Carne works with the Serpentine stone from the local mine. When she catches the eye of the new factory manager, her father insists she rejects her beloved Kitto in order to marry Fenton.Forced to flee the village when Fenton turns nasty, she is taken under the wing of wise woman Mara and travels to local fairs, learning to make bonbons to pay her way.But she never gives up hope of being reunited with Kitto… Set against the dramatic Cornish coastline, this tale of triumph and tragedy will delight fans of Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express READERS LOVE LINDA FINLAY ‘A captivating West Country family saga…Highly recommended’‘A truly amazing read’‘Loved it A+’‘A joy to read’‘The most delightful historical novel’‘A captivating, heart warming story with humour, intrigue and romance’‘An absorbing and entertaining read’

‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly CourtA heart-warming tale from the queen of West Country sagas, LINDA FINLAYIn a tumbledown Cornish cottage, with an alcoholic father, Colenso Carne works with the Serpentine stone from the local mine. When she catches the eye of the new factory manager, her father insists she rejects her beloved Kitto in order to marry Fenton.Forced to flee the village when Fenton turns nasty, she is taken under the wing of wise woman Mara and travels to local fairs, learning to make bonbons to pay her way.But she never gives up hope of being reunited with Kitto…Set against the dramatic Cornish coastline, this tale of triumph and tragedy will delight fans of Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court.Praise for Linda Finlay:‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court''Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze'' The ExpressREADERS LOVE LINDA FINLAY‘A captivating West Country family saga…Highly recommended’‘A truly amazing read’‘Loved it A+’‘A joy to read’‘The most delightful historical novel’‘A captivating, heart warming story with humour, intrigue and romance’‘An absorbing and entertaining read’

A heart-warming tale from the Queen of West Country Saga, LINDA FINLAY… The Girl with the Amber Comb, will she ever return home? Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author Dilly Court says Linda Finlay is ‘sure to delight’! Orphaned at birth, Eliza lives with her beloved Grandparents in a waterlogged Somerset cottage surrounded by willow beds where she ekes out a living making laundry baskets and eel traps. Although poor she is content, until childhood friend Clem, regales her with tales of his adventures along the river and she begins to wonder what life is like beyond the Droves.When fate brings handsome, wealthy Theo to her workshop she is instantly attracted and a rosy future beyond the Droves beckons. Only things don't go to plan and naive Eliza finds herself in Lavender House where she is expected to care for gentlemen in a way she never imagined. Forced to flee for her life, she ends up in a woollen mill run by a corrupt foreman, working for crumbs and pennies with only her grandmother's comb in her pocket.Now she knows what matters in life – but is it too late? And will she ever be able to return home to those who love her?Set amongst the stunning wetlands of Somerset, this tale of triumph and tragedy will delight fans of Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court. Praise for The Girl with the Amber Comb: ‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express

A heart-warming tale from the Queen of West Country Saga, LINDA FINLAY… The Girl with the Amber Comb, will she ever return home? Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author Dilly Court says Linda Finlay is ‘sure to delight’! Orphaned at birth, Eliza lives with her beloved Grandparents in a waterlogged Somerset cottage surrounded by willow beds where she ekes out a living making laundry baskets and eel traps. Although poor she is content, until childhood friend Clem, regales her with tales of his adventures along the river and she begins to wonder what life is like beyond the Droves.When fate brings handsome, wealthy Theo to her workshop she is instantly attracted and a rosy future beyond the Droves beckons. Only things don't go to plan and naive Eliza finds herself in Lavender House where she is expected to care for gentlemen in a way she never imagined. Forced to flee for her life, she ends up in a woollen mill run by a corrupt foreman, working for crumbs and pennies with only her grandmother's comb in her pocket.Now she knows what matters in life – but is it too late? And will she ever be able to return home to those who love her?Set amongst the stunning wetlands of Somerset, this tale of triumph and tragedy will delight fans of Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court. Praise for The Girl with the Amber Comb: ‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express

A heart-warming tale from the Queen of West Country Saga, LINDA FINLAY…The Girl with the Amber Comb, will she ever return home?Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author Dilly Court says Linda Finlay is ‘sure to delight’!Orphaned at birth, Eliza lives with her beloved Grandparents in a waterlogged Somerset cottage surrounded by willow beds where she ekes out a living making laundry baskets and eel traps. Although poor she is content, until childhood friend Clem, regales her with tales of his adventures along the river and she begins to wonder what life is like beyond the Droves.When fate brings handsome, wealthy Theo to her workshop she is instantly attracted and a rosy future beyond the Droves beckons. Only things don''t go to plan and naive Eliza finds herself in Lavender House where she is expected to care for gentlemen in a way she never imagined. Forced to flee for her life, she ends up in a woollen mill run by a corrupt foreman, working for crumbs and pennies with only her grandmother''s comb in her pocket.Now she knows what matters in life – but is it too late? And will she ever be able to return home to those who love her?Set amongst the stunning wetlands of Somerset, this tale of triumph and tragedy will delight fans of Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court.Praise for The Girl with the Amber Comb:‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReaderPraise for Linda Finlay:‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court''Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze'' The Express

Far from home, she never gave up hope… A heart-warming tale from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay. The Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author Dilly Court says Linda Finlay is ‘SURE TO DELIGHT’! AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW. London, 1910. A cruel twist of fate means Daisy must give up the job she loves painting for a theatre company and move to Devon. Only the silver bangle she wears on her wrist brings comfort, reminding her of a young man who once promised her his heart.In Devon, life is very different. Lodging with her uncle at his busy tavern, Daisy must scrub and serve for her keep. And when her uncle catches her sketching, he is furious and forbids her to draw.But a chance meeting with two travelling artists offers Daisy a different path, and steeling her courage, Daisy runs away with them to Lamorna, Cornwall, home to a famous group of bohemian artists…This heart-warming tale of love and triumph from Linda Finlay, the Queen of West Country saga, will enchant readers. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life

Far from home, she never gave up hope… A heart-warming tale from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay. The Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author Dilly Court says Linda Finlay is ‘SURE TO DELIGHT’! AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW. London, 1910. A cruel twist of fate means Daisy must give up the job she loves painting for a theatre company and move to Devon. Only the silver bangle she wears on her wrist brings comfort, reminding her of a young man who once promised her his heart.In Devon, life is very different. Lodging with her uncle at his busy tavern, Daisy must scrub and serve for her keep. And when her uncle catches her sketching, he is furious and forbids her to draw.But a chance meeting with two travelling artists offers Daisy a different path, and steeling her courage, Daisy runs away with them to Lamorna, Cornwall, home to a famous group of bohemian artists…This heart-warming tale of love and triumph from Linda Finlay, the Queen of West Country saga, will enchant readers. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life

Far from home, she never gave up hope…A heart-warming tale from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay.The Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author Dilly Court says Linda Finlay is ‘SURE TO DELIGHT’!AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW.London, 1910. A cruel twist of fate means Daisy must give up the job she loves painting for a theatre company and move to Devon. Only the silver bangle she wears on her wrist brings comfort, reminding her of a young man who once promised her his heart.In Devon, life is very different. Lodging with her uncle at his busy tavern, Daisy must scrub and serve for her keep. And when her uncle catches her sketching, he is furious and forbids her to draw.But a chance meeting with two travelling artists offers Daisy a different path, and steeling her courage, Daisy runs away with them to Lamorna, Cornwall, home to a famous group of bohemian artists…This heart-warming tale of love and triumph from Linda Finlay, the Queen of West Country saga, will enchant readers.Praise for Linda Finlay:‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court''Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze'' The Express‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life

A house. A dynasty. A gypsy’s curse. Another gorgeous escapist read from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay. One noble family. Five eligible daughters. A sealed fate. Nettlecombe Manor, nestled in the rolling hills of Devon, is home to the Lord Farringdon and his second wife, Lady Charlotte. As if running the vast estate wasn’t enough, Lord Farringdon has five daughters to keep him busy. Lady Charlotte is determined that the betrothal of the eldest, Louisa, should be celebrated with a ball which is the envy of Devon society and summons a corsetière from Exeter to measure them up for new corsets.Apprentice Jane Haydon arrives at Nettlecombe to do the fittings. Having never set foot in such a grand home, Jane is disturbed to hear tell of a gypsy’s curse which has haunted the family for generations, and a local wise woman’s vision that there will never be a wedding at Nettlecombe…Linda Finlay returns with this glorious tale set in the West Country. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life

A house. A dynasty. A gypsy’s curse. Another gorgeous escapist read from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay. One noble family. Five eligible daughters. A sealed fate. Nettlecombe Manor, nestled in the rolling hills of Devon, is home to the Lord Farringdon and his second wife, Lady Charlotte. As if running the vast estate wasn’t enough, Lord Farringdon has five daughters to keep him busy. Lady Charlotte is determined that the betrothal of the eldest, Louisa, should be celebrated with a ball which is the envy of Devon society and summons a corsetière from Exeter to measure them up for new corsets.Apprentice Jane Haydon arrives at Nettlecombe to do the fittings. Having never set foot in such a grand home, Jane is disturbed to hear tell of a gypsy’s curse which has haunted the family for generations, and a local wise woman’s vision that there will never be a wedding at Nettlecombe…Linda Finlay returns with this glorious tale set in the West Country. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life

A house.A dynasty.A gypsy’s curse.Another gorgeous escapist read from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay.One noble family. Five eligible daughters. A sealed fate.Nettlecombe Manor, nestled in the rolling hills of Devon, is home to the Lord Farringdon and his second wife, Lady Charlotte. As if running the vast estate wasn’t enough, Lord Farringdon has five daughters to keep him busy. Lady Charlotte is determined that the betrothal of the eldest, Louisa, should be celebrated with a ball which is the envy of Devon society and summons a corsetière from Exeter to measure them up for new corsets.Apprentice Jane Haydon arrives at Nettlecombe to do the fittings. Having never set foot in such a grand home, Jane is disturbed to hear tell of a gypsy’s curse which has haunted the family for generations, and a local wise woman’s vision that there will never be a wedding at Nettlecombe…Linda Finlay returns with this glorious tale set in the West Country.Praise for Linda Finlay:‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court''Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze'' The Express‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life

Another gorgeous escapist read from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay, author of Farringdon’s Fate.One noble family. Five eager daughters. An upcoming ball.Having five daughters, Lord Farringdon has more than enough to keep him busy at Nettlecombe Manor. With his wife Lady Charlotte already in London, Edwin must help his daughter Victoria prepare for the Season as she gets ready to follow her stepmother to the city to make her Society debut.But with little time to prepare a wardrobe for the balls and parties that lie ahead, Victoria must turn to trusted seamstress Jane Haydon for help – and in doing so unearths a fascinating secret hidden for decades in a beautiful piece of white silk . . .Meanwhile, Edwin’s exuberant younger daughter Beatrice embarks on a very unexpected path – becoming a nurse to wounded soldiers in London under the keen eye of Florence Nightingale.And with the girls’ stepmother Lady Charlotte spending Edwin’s money while keeping a secret of her own, it’s going to be quite a Season . . . Linda Finlay returns to the glorious story of the Farringdon family, spanning from Devon to London in the 1850s. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life

Another gorgeous escapist read from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay, author of Farringdon’s Fate.One noble family. Five eager daughters. An upcoming ball.Having five daughters, Lord Farringdon has more than enough to keep him busy at Nettlecombe Manor. With his wife Lady Charlotte already in London, Edwin must help his daughter Victoria prepare for the Season as she gets ready to follow her stepmother to the city to make her Society debut.But with little time to prepare a wardrobe for the balls and parties that lie ahead, Victoria must turn to trusted seamstress Jane Haydon for help – and in doing so unearths a fascinating secret hidden for decades in a beautiful piece of white silk . . .Meanwhile, Edwin’s exuberant younger daughter Beatrice embarks on a very unexpected path – becoming a nurse to wounded soldiers in London under the keen eye of Florence Nightingale.And with the girls’ stepmother Lady Charlotte spending Edwin’s money while keeping a secret of her own, it’s going to be quite a Season . . . Linda Finlay returns to the glorious story of the Farringdon family, spanning from Devon to London in the 1850s. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life

Another gorgeous escapist read from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay, author of Farringdon’s Fate.One noble family. Five eager daughters. An upcoming ball.Having five daughters, Lord Farringdon has more than enough to keep him busy at Nettlecombe Manor. With his wife Lady Charlotte already in London, Edwin must help his daughter Victoria prepare for the Season as she gets ready to follow her stepmother to the city to make her Society debut.But with little time to prepare a wardrobe for the balls and parties that lie ahead, Victoria must turn to trusted seamstress Jane Haydon for help – and in doing so unearths a fascinating secret hidden for decades in a beautiful piece of white silk . . .Meanwhile, Edwin’s exuberant younger daughter Beatrice embarks on a very unexpected path – becoming a nurse to wounded soldiers in London under the keen eye of Florence Nightingale.And with the girls’ stepmother Lady Charlotte spending Edwin’s money while keeping a secret of her own, it’s going to be quite a Season . . .Linda Finlay returns to the glorious story of the Farringdon family, spanning from Devon to London in the 1850s.Praise for Linda Finlay:‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court''Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze'' The Express‘Rich with carefully drawn characters who really come to life in the hands of this skilled writer’ NorthernReader‘Evocative’ Frost Magazine‘A treasure of a read with romance, rural history and a happy ending’ Devon Life

Written primarily for occupational therapists, this text explores the range of groupwork activities used within occupational therapy practice. Part one tackles theoretical aspects, while part two considers practical approaches to group managment. The text includes specific chapters on how to plan, lead and evaluate a group. Guidelines are provided on how to approach some of the common problems which arise in groupwork.

This practical text addresses a gap in the literature by mapping the links between philosophy, research method and practice in an accessible, readable way. It offers guidance to allied health professionals – increasingly involved in research as the emphasis grows on evidence-based practice – on how to engage in meaningful, good quality qualitative research. To help researchers take on this challenge, the book: highlights some of the choices involved in carrying out qualitative researchoffers a wide range of practical examples to show how different ways of doing qualitative research can be managedcritically examines a variety of qualitative research methodologies of particular interest to allied health professionalsclarifies the links between epistemology, methodology and method.The book is structured in three parts.  Part I sensitises readers to the complex issues which challenge qualitative researchers at the planning stage of their projects. In Part II, the challenge of using different methodologies is critically explored by fifteen authors, who describe their individual research experiences. Part III examines the choices researchers make when they evaluate and present research.

This practical text addresses a gap in the literature by mapping the links between philosophy, research method and practice in an accessible, readable way. It offers guidance to allied health professionals – increasingly involved in research as the emphasis grows on evidence-based practice – on how to engage in meaningful, good quality qualitative research.

To help researchers take on this challenge, the book:

highlights some of the choices involved in carrying out qualitative research offers a wide range of practical examples to show how different ways of doing qualitative research can be managed critically examines a variety of qualitative research methodologies of particular interest to allied health professionals clarifies the links between epistemology, methodology and method.

The book is structured in three parts.  Part I sensitises readers to the complex issues which challenge qualitative researchers at the planning stage of their projects. In Part II, the challenge of using different methodologies is critically explored by fifteen authors, who describe their individual research experiences. Part III examines the choices researchers make when they evaluate and present research.

This book provides an accessible comprehensive exploration of phenomenological theory and research methods and is geared specifically to the needs of therapists and other health care professionals. An accessible exploration of an increasingly popular qualitative research methodologyExplains phenomenological concepts and how they are applied to different stages of the research process and to topics relevant to therapy practiceProvides practical examples throughout

Reflexivity is a popular tool used to analyse personal, intersubjective and social processes which shape research projects. It enables researchers, particularly within the qualitative tradition, to acknowledge their role and the situated nature of their research. In the current climate, which sees the popularity of qualitative methods coupled with increased public and professional scrutiny of research, reflexivity provides a means of bolstering greater transparency and quality in research.

This book recognises the considerable value of reflexivity to researchers, and provides a means to navigate this field. The book is foremost a practical guide which examines reflexivity at different stages of the research process. The editors and contributors offer candid approaches to the subject, which supply readers with diverse strategies on how to do reflexivity in practice.

Features

* Provides an accessible, practical guide to reflexive research processes, methods and outcomes * Encompasses both the health and social science fields * Includes contributions from international researchers

The book is aimed at postgraduate and final year students of health and social sciences. Interested clinicians will also find useful insights in the text.

An accessible, practical introduction to carrying out qualitative research in psychotherapy and counselling for practitioners who want or who are required to contribute to the profession’s evidence base. Gives clear guidance on how to set up and conduct small scale research that is based in clinical practiceAssumes no prior knowledge of qualitative research and is aimed specifically at psychotherapistsRecognises development of the evidence base for psychotherapy through qualitative research as a key objective for practitioners

Reflexivity is a popular tool used to analyse personal, intersubjective and social processes which shape research projects. It enables researchers, particularly within the qualitative tradition, to acknowledge their role and the situated nature of their research. In the current climate, which sees the popularity of qualitative methods coupled with increased public and professional scrutiny of research, reflexivity provides a means of bolstering greater transparency and quality in research. This book recognises the considerable value of reflexivity to researchers, and provides a means to navigate this field. The book is foremost a practical guide which examines reflexivity at different stages of the research process. The editors and contributors offer candid approaches to the subject, which supply readers with diverse strategies on how to do reflexivity in practice. Features * Provides an accessible, practical guide to reflexive research processes, methods and outcomes* Encompasses both the health and social science fields* Includes contributions from international researchers The book is aimed at postgraduate and final year students of health and social sciences. Interested clinicians will also find useful insights in the text.

Written primarily for occupational therapists, this text explores the range of groupwork activities used within occupational therapy practice. Discussing theoretical aspects and practical approaches this book is an invaluable handbook to those working and studying occupational therapy.

Using an evidence-based approach, this edition outlines the theory and practice of occupational therapy, with firm emphasis throughout on the need for clear aims of treatment within a sound theoretical framework. It is still essential reading for students and lecturers in occcupational therapy at all levels.

This unique book provides a step-by-step guide to conducting assessment, giving student nurses a humanistic perspective on the subject. This best-seller, written by one of the most experienced authors in this field has been updated to reflect new concepts and ideas.

`This is an ambitious book attemping to be relevant to a wide range of professionals in the health and welfare fields and to move from the macro policy context for change to the micro concerns of individual professional client relationships... There is much that will be of use and/or interest to both practitioners and researchers alike' - Social Policy

Designed to lay sound foundations for continuing professional development in a world of rapid change, this Reader draws together key articles exploring the recent challenges facing professionals across the spectrum of health and social care. Topics examined include: accountability to service users, funders and communities; the skills needed for teamwork and collaboration; and ethical dilemmas of working in conditions of resource constraint, and engaging in questions of quality and performance review. The chapters reflect the similarities and differences between the NHS and social services.

This a set book for the Open University course K302 Critical Practice in Health and Social Care.