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This book aims to provide the reader with a clear and concise introduction to psychodynamic concepts and their application to executive coaching.

Supervision in Action aims to help professional and trainee supervisors, consultants and coaches to `take care of themselves' - in other words, the art of learning from their own experience in their practice.

Suitable for students on placement in adult services or voluntary organizations and social work practitioners working with older people, this title offers an approach to working with older people and provides an introduction to the legislation, policy, theory and research needed by social workers.

Ethics underpin all aspects of nursing activity but the concepts can often seem remote or inaccessible. This book explores and helps answer questions such as: What are rights?; What is dignity?; How are nurses accountable?; How does the law relate to ethics?; and What is a dignified death?

Taking a self-coaching approach, this book enablse you to understand how to navigate your way through the various challenges posed by PhD study with resilience, self-sufficiency, and the determination to succeed. It is packed with techniques, tips and tricks that are applicable to a range of circumstances both within the PhD process and beyond.

This fascinating book examines recent critical thinking and research findings in the field of transcultural counselling and psychotherapy.

This book offers practitioners working with 11-14 year olds, a highly practical education resource for running well being lessons.

Offers an exploration of the history of public health and the development of health services over the centuries. This book surveys the rise and redefinition of public health since the sanitary revolution of the mid-nineteenth century, assessing the reforms in the post World War II years and the coming of welfare states.

Suitable for student and qualified paramedics looking to understand the key elements of research, and what it means for their profession, this guide to the sometimes daunting world of research and evidence-based practice helps you get to grips with the nature of paramedic research and how it works in practice.

Interprofessional working is integral to an integrated workforce supporting children. This book turns interprofessional rhetoric into reality.

An introduction to qualitative methods, combining a solid grounding in theory with a guide to conducting investigations and critical assessment.

Suitable for all those who want to understand the various ways in which patient and public engagement can contribute to better health outcomes, this book provides the comprehensive overview of patient engagement and participation in healthcare.

This book provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of the basic education disciplines for undergraduates on Education Studies courses.

This bestselling undergraduate level book is an ideal resource for student paramedics looking for an excellent introduction to the main theoretical subjects studied in paramedic courses, and links practice issues to the all-important theory base.The chapters bring to life a wide variety of academic subjects, making complex subjects easily readable and encouraging reflection on how theory fits with practice. This third edition has been expanded throughout and includes five new chapters on research and evidence-based practice, human factors affecting paramedic practice, developing resilience, caring for people with dementia, and public health perspectives. This new edition also covers:. Ethics and law for the paramedic. Reflective practice and communication. Professional issues, including clinical audit and governance and anti-discriminatory practice. Psychological perspectives on health and ill health. Social factors. Care of vulnerable adults and end of life care. Safeguarding children. Managing change, decision making and leadership theoryWritten by a team of experienced paramedics, specialist health care professionals and doctors from across the UK, the book includes numerous links to practice, a wide selection of case studies and examples which encourage you to 'stop and think' and reflect upon your practice experience.Blaber's Foundations for Paramedic Practice: A Theoretical Perspective, Third Edition is a core text for student paramedics and a valuable resource for students of all allied health professions.'This book should be considered essential reading material for student paramedics endeavouring to understand the vital core concepts that underpin paramedic science. This clear, concise and user-friendly text is also invaluable for newly qualified paramedics, experienced paramedics looking to continue their own professional development and those acting as Practice Educators'.Sarah Christopher, PGC LTHE, BSc (Hons), MA Ed, FHEA, MC Para, Programme Lead for Paramedic Science, The University of Lincoln, UK

The new edition of this popular book takes a fresh look at what it means to think of literacies as social practices.

This book applies the latest positive psychology research to coaching practice, providing a range of tools that will have an impact with clients.

This book provides teachers, especially new teachers, with a fresh, practical and distinctive approach to teaching history.

The volumes in the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies series focus on key issues for health policy-making in Europe. This book is a joint venture between the WHO/EO and the EuroDRG which addresses the challenges of using Diagnosis Related Group systems in Europe.

This book shows that a child who dislikes lessons on the correct use of grammar can become excited using their own talents and experiences to create a story.

This book explores the role of early years practitioners in relation to child protection and the responsibility of safeguarding.

Help both practising and student paramedics prepare to deal with 25 of the commonly seen pre-hospital care scenarios, as well as to revise for practical exams. This book encourages you to develop knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and out of hospital emergency treatment plans to point of handover at definitive care.

Paramedics! Test Yourself in Pathophysiology

Crammed full of over 400 questions, this book includes fully explained answers and explanations to help consolidate learning as you test yourself using: anatomy artwork; multiple choice questions; true or false questions; and labelling exercises. It helps paramedics to revise and excel in their anatomy and physiology modules and exams.

This book offers a powerful manifesto for schools to articulate a different vision of education that looks beyond exam success.

This student friendly practical guide helps you get to grips with reflective practice in teaching, using theories & case studies.

This book examines the nature of successful school leadership: what it is, what it looks like in practice & what are the consequences for schools & pupils.

This book offers an academic, critical approach to theories underpinning current practice in early childhood care and education.

This introductory text examines two different approaches to social psychology - experimental and critical - and is updated with new developments.

Plagiarism is a serious problem in higher education, and one that the majority of university teachers have encountered. This book provides the skills and resources that university teachers and learning and development support staff need in order to tackle it.