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Breaks down the complexities of sexuality and gender whilst understanding the interpretations and manifestations which can be placed on both. This title familiarises the reader with all of the common and many of the less common sexualities, genders and relationship forms, and explains experiences and issues relating to each.

This book introduces the topic of sexuality and considers its diversity, using different perspectives and exploring the implications for social work assessment and intervention.

Providing a clear overview of the therapy profession for those embarking on professional training this book takes the reader step-by-step through what 'counselling' actually is; introducing and exploring the basic concepts, historical development, research base and structure of the profession.

This short introduction to psychoanalysis manages to distil a notoriously complex subject into an accessible, concise and practical overview for undergraduates and postgraduates who need a basic but broad grounding in psychoanalysis as part of their counselling/psychotherapy training.

An original, path-breaking exploration of power in contemporary social science and humanities, from one of the biggest names in the field today.

This book will equip social work students with the skills they need to meet the new and perennial challenges to achieving empowering practice with carers and people who use services.

Features skills and techniques of cognitive behaviour approach for those with little or no prior experience in CBT. This book uses case examples from a variety of settings to illustrate the skills needed at each stage of the therapeutic process. It is suitable for people willing to learn therapeutic skills in CBT.