Stephen J Mordue – författare

An essential read for anyone experiencing low level anxiety or stress, this book pulls together the various individual strands of business logic, scientific research, self-care, spirituality and common sense to provide a one-stop guide to thriving at work.The widespread ‘more for less’ attitude is creating a dramatic rise in work-related stress and a higher ratio of staff sickness. Not only does this create a fiscal impact upon the organisation and the broader economy but it has the potential to create significant long-term mental health issues for employees.You cannot always alter the demands of your professional or personal lives but, by understanding more about how your brain functions and by actively pursuing well-being techniques, you can enhance the skills that help you manage and succeed at the challenges thrown at you and reduce the risks associated with burnout.With a focus on improving mindfulness, motivation and productivity, this book offers sound, practical advice and strategies for self-care whatever your working environment and whatever stage you are at in your career.

The interplay between Power, Communication and Change is the bedrock of what Social Work is, what it needs to contend with and what it seeks to achieve. This textbook draws on these foundational concepts in order to combine the worlds of theory and practice, aiming to connect the two often disparate sides of Social Work.Drawing on the key concepts of Power, Communication and Change throughout, the book shows that these essential elements are evident in the explanation and application of all theory and practice perspectives. Divided into three sections, this work delves into each of these underpinning concepts in turn, demonstrating how they permeate all aspects of Social Work. Chapters address dimensions of Power and embedded social structures; the complexities of Communication and approaches to difficult conversions; and how assessment skills along with a range of practice models can help to challenge injustices and facilitate Change. In doing so, these chapters get to the heart of Social Work, by iterating the foundational goals of dispersing Power, fostering effective Communication and supporting Change.Written in an accessible style that is both clear and engaging, this book will be of interest to all students of Social Work and Social Work professionals.

The interplay between Power, Communication and Change is the bedrock of what Social Work is, what it needs to contend with and what it seeks to achieve. This textbook draws on these foundational concepts in order to combine the worlds of theory and practice, aiming to connect the two often disparate sides of Social Work.Drawing on the key concepts of Power, Communication and Change throughout, the book shows that these essential elements are evident in the explanation and application of all theory and practice perspectives. Divided into three sections, this work delves into each of these underpinning concepts in turn, demonstrating how they permeate all aspects of Social Work. Chapters address dimensions of Power and embedded social structures; the complexities of Communication and approaches to difficult conversions; and how assessment skills along with a range of practice models can help to challenge injustices and facilitate Change. In doing so, these chapters get to the heart of Social Work, by iterating the foundational goals of dispersing Power, fostering effective Communication and supporting Change.Written in an accessible style that is both clear and engaging, this book will be of interest to all students of Social Work and Social Work professionals.