Interpersonal Skills for the People Professions: Learning from Practice - Softcover

Lindsey Neville

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906052182 ISBN 13: 9781906052188

Publisher: University Science Books, 2009

Synopsis

Interpersonal Skills for the People Professions fosters understanding of the work of the people professionals through an exploration of the interpersonal skills that are employed when working with people in nursing, social care, welfare, education, mental health, midwifery, policing and general practice. Comparing and contrasting the interpersonal skills of the different professions will stimulate and enhance students understanding and learning. This learning will also increase the potential for flexible, responsive and innovative working within professions, as well as in interprofessional and multidisciplinary teams. Based on interviews with practising professionals, the book also acts as an introduction to the range of people professions for students on Foundation Degree programmes and for all those considering a career in the professions that involve working closely with people in a caring and/or supportive role. By providing role models for those new to these professions it is hoped that the book will be an inspiration for both students and newly qualified practitioners. The book begins with a service user s perspective on the people professions. Each of the following chapters then: shows how each professional applies theory to practice; demonstrates the ways in which they employ interpersonal skills; explores the ethical base of each profession; highlights the importance of continuing professional development; considers the pressures and challenges of the role. There are numerous case studies in each chapter that demonstrate interpersonal skills in practice, as well as reflection activities and further reading recommendations. Contents: 1. The Service User Perspective Mike Alan and Lindsey Neville 2. Interpersonal Skills in Education Wendy Messenger 3. Interpersonal Skills in the Police Service David Collicott 4.Interpersonal Skills in Welfare Work Mary Parker 5.Interpersonal Skills in Social Work Joy Gauci 6.Interpersonal Skills in Mental Health Nursing Dr Debbie Evans 7.Interpersonal Skills in Nursing Lisa Collicott 8.Interpersonal Skills in Midwifery Jenny Edwins 9.Interpersonal Skills in General Practice Dr Andrew Chapman

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Review

Good use of models to underpin professional practice. The service user perspective is up-to-date as more service users are being encouraged to partake in education, especially in Health and Social Care. I particularly like the use of case studies to put a good people's perspective on the chapter in question. The mental health chapter was very informative and used the models very effectively. In the nursing section there is good information about the various policies that now underpin practice. I cannot really fault this book as I felt it was really informative, well laid out and easy to follow. A good introductory text for all the professions involved. --Lecturer, University of the West of England

This is an excellent text providing a range of perspectives on interpersonal skills. The text skilfully combines theory and practice, employing case studies to good effect. --Lecturer, Herefordshire College of Technology

I particularly liked the structure of the chapters and the accessibility of the language. The case studies, key learning points and reflection activities are learner-friendly. Very useful coverage of a good range of professions, which enables students to key in to their chosen career direction. --Lecturer, Yeovil College

This is an excellent text providing a range of perspectives on interpersonal skills. The text skilfully combines theory and practice, employing case studies to good effect. --Lecturer, Herefordshire College of Technology

I particularly liked the structure of the chapters and the accessibility of the language. The case studies, key learning points and reflection activities are learner-friendly. Very useful coverage of a good range of professions, which enables students to key in to their chosen career direction. --Lecturer, Yeovil College

Edition details

• Publisher: University Science Books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906052182
• ISBN 13: 9781906052188
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192
• Editor: Lindsey Neville