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This book offers a clear and succinct introduction to narrative theory and practice for all people professions. It not only describes the basic principles and methods in narrative therapy, but also assists the reader in integrating narrative assumptions and techniques in to practice, making it the perfect tool for students and practitioners alike.

This book will act as a guide for all students and practitioners who are required to teach and practice ethically with people of all faiths and cultures. Applying theory to day-to-day practice, each chapter draws on the contributors' own experiences with spirituality in practice and is enriched with engaging practice examples and case studies.

Many students and practitioners are familiar with critical reflection but struggle to make space for it in their everyday practice. This book provides an accessible and practical introduction not only to doing critical reflection, but to being critically reflective.* It demonstrates how reflective capacity can be developed in different practice contexts and applied productively to supervision, teamwork and interprofessional working. * It outlines the different theoretical underpinnings and methods of critical reflection, exploring the use of visual images, writing techniques and group meetings. * It is rich with engaging case studies and questions for the reader that will help them to make critical reflection an integral part of their everyday practice.This book is an ideal guide to dealing with challenge and change across a range of social and healthcare services, including social work, nursing, youth and community work, counselling and allied healthcare professions.

If we are to redirect and bring about truly transformative change, we must develop new understandings of the complex issues facing our global society.In this important new text, renowned scholar Stanley Witkin explores how this might be approached within social work.