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Embarking on a first practice placement can be an anxious experience for social work students. This textbook takes them step-by-step through the process, holding their hand through preparation for practice modules and during the course of the placement itself. Focusing on practicalities, knowledge, values and skills, the authors guide students through the challenges they may face. Chapters include numerous real-life case examples which reflect a range of varying placement contexts including different settings, service-user groups, locations and areas of practice. The book will help students become confident on placement and lead to rich placement experiences which will benefit them throughout the rest of their degree and upon entry to the profession. Your Social Work Practice Placements is essential reading for all social care students.
Knowledge, Skills and Values
Knowledge, Skills and Values
Chapter Summary
When you have worked through this chapter, you will be able to:
- Understand the different types of loss experienced by service users;
- Recognise the impact of change and loss;
- Use a range of theories and theoretical concepts to assist your understanding of change;
- Think creatively about theory and how it could be included in your portfolio.
Introduction
In this final chapter we draw on the practical information contained in Chapter 7 and discuss a number of theoretical models that explore the interlinked concepts of ‘loss’, ‘change’ and ‘transition’. We also make connections to the core professional values and key skills highlighted in the PCF that you will need to demonstrate as a practitioner. At this concluding point in your placement you will ...
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