Bøger af Neil Thompson

There is a huge collection of literature relating to death, grief and bereavement, but one aspect that has received relatively little attention is that of death management practices (by which we mean the various ways of managing the circumstances of the death, ritually acknowledging it and sensitively handling the disposal of the body and so on). While ways of disposing of the dead and grief practices have been thought of as based upon individual responses, grief and bereavement practices can be understood not only by looking at psychological and medical frameworks, but also by examining people as part of a complex structure of social arrangements, institutions, structures, and patterns. By examining the social and institutional structures of various groups around the world, we provide an international framework for a better understanding of the study of dying, death, and bereavement.This book highlights the significance of these matters in an international context, reflecting common themes and important differences. It will highlight common themes across diverse cultures and national settings, while also drawing attention to significant differences. If professionals working in the field of death, grief and bereavement are not aware of such differences, their practice can be insensitive, discriminatory and therefore ineffective, if not actually counterproductive. As such, the book provides an invaluable resource for a wide variety of professionals and students, including medicine and health care; social work; counselling and psychotherapy; chaplaincy and pastoral work; and, of course, those involved in the funeral industry. In addition, students of sociology, psychology and anthropology will find much of interest here in terms of appreciating the diversity of ways in which funerals and other death management practices are managed and integrated into social life. 

While speaking in public may be a challenge that you have worked hard to avoid, as a STEM professional, one of the fastest ways for you to excel in your field is to become adept at public speaking. In the straight-forward manner that most scientists appreciate, Neil Thompson's Teach the Geek to Speakoutlines his proven process for helping you to shift your mindset about speaking in public. Neil even teaches you how to prepare, present, and assess your presentations from beginning to end. An engineer himself, Neil's witty stories will make you laugh and his easy-to-implement strategies for how he overcame his fear of speaking and evolved from a nervous wreck of a presenter into an international speaker at professional conferences around the world will have you on the path to sure success too.

Essential reading for all new social workers, this guide channels a wealth of experience into key strategies for thriving under pressure. Clear, practical advice for dealing with challenges - including increasing political, social, and economic pressure - shows you how to survive when the going gets tough and how to thrive when you come through.

This hands-on guide steps beyond initial professional training and dives into the vast world of workplace learning. Whether you're supervising students on placement or helping colleagues gain workplace qualifications, this handbook shows you how to give the best support and get the best results.

This practical guide takes the complex world of social work and breaks it down into key lessons. Topics cover everything from the way you think to the realities of writing reports, all reinforced by handy summaries. Whether you're a new student or an experienced professional, this book will help you get the best results for your clients.

As you would expect from Neil, he has considered the holistic impact of loss and grief on the individual with exploration of the environmental, physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioural as well as the spiritual reactions that anyone can experience at any point in their lives. This book is a tool for professionals and any professional equipped with this manual is better placed to respond to the impact of loss and grief. Dave Callow, University of Lincoln Neil Thompson has given us a uniquely helpful resource for professionals and paraprofessionals who find individuals, families, and communities coming to terms with loss in their practice. The book synthesizes and draws the wisdom from current bereavement literature and practice in a way that gives readers both the intellectual framework and practical advice to bring their own skills and resources to their clients. Thompson understands loss broadly. While the death of a significant person is the paradigm, he understands that many of the same dynamics play out in other losses causes, ranging from economic conditions to physical disability. Thompson's writing is clear, the case vignettes well chosen, and the practical advice solid. Dennis Klass, PhD Culture, Consolation, and Continuing Bonds in Bereavement: The Selected Works of Dennis Klass (Routledge, 2022). There cannot be a manual for how to grieve, but Dr Thompson has crafted an informative manual for practitioners to understand responses to loss and how to support people who are grieving. He goes beyond psychosocial theories to describe the wider contexts and experiences of grief, including social, cultural and spiritual aspects. Dr Thompson confronts the challenges people may face when grieving, acknowledging that grief is not limited to death-related losses. Unlike many other books about grief, this book crucially provides a critical and holistic perspective that blends theory and practice. Dr Erica Borgstrom, Senior Lecturer, the Open University This manual is Neil Thompson's magnum opus! As one of the leading scholars of dying, death, and bereavement, his work represents the best of his analytic powers. The manual is impressive in its scope and theoretical analysis. It analyses the many approaches in the field, and in a clear and understandable fashion is able to present both the theoretical approaches that are false and those that are acceptable. His use of a sociological approach demonstrates that many attempts to explain loss and grief using a psychological model are without foundation and that the sociological explanations offer a solid, practical way to understand human behaviour. This book is not only a must for courses in the sociology of dying and death classes, it is destined to become a standard in the field. Anyone who hopes to understand the field of thanatology needs to read this soon-to-be classic! Dr Gerry Cox, Emeritus Professor, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

This important textbook is a revised and updated edition of a very well-received and much-appreciated insightful guide to reflective practice designed for students, practitioners and managers of social work, health care and related fields.

The book is an in-depth review of the theory and empirics of the demand for money and other financial assets. The different theoretical approaches to the portfolio choice problem are described, together with an up-to-date survey of the results obtained from empirical studies of asset choice behaviour. Both single-equation studies and the more complete multi-asset portfolio models, are analysed.

Dealing with Stress tackles the complex issues of pressure and stress in social work. It provides guidance for managers and practitioners and promotes a positive, but realistic, approach to coping with the pressures of an occupation which deals with human misery, loss, suffering, oppression and deprivation.

When a young African American boy named Anthony asks his mother why his hair is different than that of his classmates, his mother suggests calling his Uncle Neil, who uses science to answer Anthony's question.

With a clear exposition of a coherent theory base that does justice to the multi-level and multi-dimensional nature of discrimination, Promoting Equality is essential reading for students and practitioners within the helping professions, and managers and supervisors across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

This book discusses the nature and significance of social problems, and considers the relationship between social problems and social justice. It provides an overview of some of the key problems currently facing society, and clearly and systematically demonstrates how these problems perpetuate social injustice, inequality and discrimination.

A substantial introduction to the knowledge and skills required to get the best out of staff, this new book by a renowned author brings a human element to the field of management. Accessible yet thorough, this multidisciplinary text blends theory with practicality to highlight the importance of people to organizational success.

An exposition of Sartrean existentialism as a theory base for social work practice. It introduces the key concepts and themes of the philosophy and relates them to social welfare theory and practice.

The third edition of this textbook has been thoroughly revised to meet the needs of today's social work students, professionals and service managers.

The book is an in-depth review of the theory and empirics of the demand for money and other financial assets. The different theoretical approaches to the portfolio choice problem are described, together with an up-to-date survey of the results obtained from empirical studies of asset choice behaviour.

Focusing on the challenges of achieving good practice, Understanding Social Work reflects recent developments in social work within the context of contemporary society, law and policy. This popular text continues to offer an excellent foundation for readers for anyone wanting a better understanding of the social work role.

This new edition of an essential text offers a clear and informative introduction to the subtleties and practical complexities of communication. Drawing on a wide-ranging theory base from across the social sciences, it demonstrates how key ideas from a number of disciplines provide a sound foundation for informed and sensitive practice. This edition includes:A consistent focus on the importance of communication within inter-professional and multidisciplinary contexts;New chapters on communication within specific settings, such as working with children and with groups;New discussion of potential difficulties in communication - for example, as a result of disability issues or the challenges of intercultural communication;A broad range of learning resources, such as activities, 'points to ponder' and 'voice of experience' comments, reflecting practitioners' real-world experience.With its clear practice focus and emphasis on reflection throughout, this is a key text for both students and practitioners across the people professions.

In this ground-breaking book, bestselling author Neil Thompson turns his attention to the question of, 'What does it mean to be truly professional in the field of social work?' Notions of professionalism in social work have changed over time. Early traditional ideas showed themselves to be elitist and inconsistent with the fundamental principles of social work, and have been followed by a period of uncertainty as to whether or not social workers are professionals at all. Now, with a move towards a new form of professionalism beginning to take shape, this book presents a cogent argument for reaffirming this vital aspect of social work.Informed by extensive experience and expertise, Thompson examines the role of the modern-day social worker in four parts: as problem solver, thinker, manager and professional. With a sharp focus on the idea of authentic professionalism throughout, and written in Thompson's inviting and highly accessible style, each chapter features:* Clear and easily digestible explanations* Real-life 'Voice of experience' examples to illustrate key points * 'Practice focus' sections to encourage readers to think contextually* A broad range of reflective questions and activities to aid application, and a wealth of guidance on further learningWhether you are a social work student new to the complexities of this demanding, rewarding field, or a qualified practitioner seeking a revitalizing source of guidance, this book will help you meet the challenge of developing a professionalism that is consistent with the values of contemporary social work.

Addressing the common concepts and issues across the various forms of discrimination, this core text from one of Palgrave's best-selling authors explores the reasons why the development of anti-discriminatory practice is so vital and examines the steps that need to be taken towards constructing a social work practice based on principles of anti-discrimination and the promotion of equality. This is key reading for undergraduate and postgraduate modules on Anti-discriminatory and Anti-oppressive Practice modules on Social Work programmes, as well as Social Work Theory and Social Work Practice modules. Practitioners will also benefit hugely from the experience and expertise of Neil Thompson.

The Social Work Companion is not a simple 'how to do it' text, rather it is a foundation text. It is designed to act as a gateway for social work studies and future practice by: - Giving students a flavour of the issues involved in contemporary social work- Introducing some key concepts, themes, issues and challenges, alongside the principles of good practice - Raising awareness of some of the main demands and rewards of social work - Providing guidance on future learning in the form of recommended reading and details of relevant organizations and websites. The book is a companion, offering wide-ranging yet accessible coverage of the core topics, along with important advice on study skills, this book is the essential survival guide for social work students.