Reading is great for the body, mind and soul, so why not pick up a book this weekend? As a social worker, there is always more to learn and it can be invaluable to absorb other people’s experiences, advice and approaches to practice. In this blog, we share five book ideas to enhance your professional life.
The Mindful Social Worker: Living your best social work life
The Mindful Social Worker is a must-read for social workers who want to bring the practice of mindfulness into their daily lives. It provides actionable takeaways on how to improve your well-being and emotional awareness. The author, Barbara Starns, has a wealth of experience as a social worker and writes within the framework of professional standards for Social Work education and practice,
2. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Want to improve your leadership skills? In this book, Brené Brown looks at how to turn vulnerability into strength and take risks as an individual seeking self-improvement.
3. Working with Denied Child Abuse
For those of you working with parents, this book is great in terms of the practical advice it offers - especially regarding denial disputes. Authors Andrew Turnell and Susie Essex provide a strengths-based framework to help social workers achieve safe outcomes for both parent(s) and child in cases of denied child abuse.
4. The Absolution Game
Written by Paul Sayer in 1996 this novel delves into the realities of being a burned-out social worker and the resilience it takes to be successful in a role where nothing is guaranteed. Selling for as little as 70p on Amazon, it’s definitely worth a read!
5. What Is the Future of Social Work?
This book explores the complex landscape of social work, focusing on external pressures including funding cuts, the refugee crisis, political decisions and welfare transformations. Author Michael Lavalette presents tangible policy suggestions for the future of the field, coupled with practical solutions that students and professionals can implement in practice.
We hope you enjoy these recommendations. Remember, reading counts towards your CPD so don’t forget to record what you’ve learned from these inspiring authors!
If you need a new challenge in social work then reach out to our team on 0208 929 4000 today and we’ll get the career ball rolling.
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