A friendly introduction to the basics of focus group methods with an international feel and an ethical sensibility.

In the first book in English to cover this important area, readers are introduced to the methodology, principles and practice of Problem-Centred Interviewing.

The first genuinely introductory, UK-focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy textbook. The guidance on ACT with common clinical problems such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse is brought to life by numerous case studies and reflective questions to aid learning.

Emotion is an important topic in social science. This work - from a leading voice in the field - not only accessibly outlines the research from different fields, but is the first to pull it together to propose an agenda setting proposal for a definitive approach.

A complete guide to understanding dementia in social work.

Helping the Client is the bestselling text which has long been used as the basis of interpersonal skills training in a wide range of professions from medicine to management. Based on John Heron's well-known six-category model, the book presents different forms of helping behaviour which can be adopted by any practitioner working face-to-face with a client.

Packed with illustrations from the health sciences literature, the book shows students how to design, conduct, review, and use mixed methods research findings. Throughout the book, real-world examples and insights from mixed methods researchers provide unique perspectives on every aspect of mixed methods research.

Putting an emphasis on using in-depth interviews in qualitative research, this book shows readers how to expand the scope of their research

The first textbook to take a comprehensive look at the history, theory and treatment of child and adolescent sexual abuse, this book covers all aspects of child and adolescent sexual abuse from the history, theory and treatment to special issues such as pornography and the Internet. There are also dedicated chapters on assessment, intervention, treatment and prevention.

Continually praised for its conversational tone, personal examples, and helpful pedagogical tools, this book is organized around the modern ideas of progress, knowledge, and democracy.