This excellent introduction to sociology for social work students explains how sociology is connected to and fundamental for effective social work practice. Co-written by a sociologist, social worker and service user, this essential guide to sociology also comes with access to an exciting companion website offering the reader downloads, web links, powerpoint slides and case studies.

This Handbook gives a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of grounded theory, taking into account the many attempts to revise and refine Glaser and Strauss' original formulation.

This practical introduction to using autoethnography as a research method, provides background to the method, and covers the necessary writing skills, considering some of the criticisms of the approach, and providing worked examples throughout.

Helping readers to fully understand the ins and outs of case study research, this book examines the many aspects of case study methodology

Provides a concise, accessible introduction to the key elements of the theory and practice of CBT for absolute beginners. For anyone who wants a clear, focused introduction to the complexities of CBT, this book can be used as a springboard to more in-depth material.

Not just another psychology textbook, this book combines practical social work alongside sound academic analysis.

A highly practical book that reflects the most frequently asked questions put to the BACP's advice line.

From a best-selling social work author, this book is about assessment and intervention, in other words what you actually do as a social worker.

Bestselling authors Cooper and McLeod present a groundbreaking new approach to counselling, outlining a flexible framework for practice applicable to all modalities of therapy at all levels.

Counselling in a Nutshell does what it says on the tin - it is the most concise, accessible and AFFORDABLE introduction to counselling in general. In this second edition Professor Windy Dryden updates his succinct discussion of key concepts and ideas of the therapeutic approach.