Filling a gap for intermediate-level counselling and psychotherapy trainees, this practical, skills-based book takes the beginner to the next stage of their training, whatever their therapeutic approach.

A core textbook for those taking post-qualifying courses in mental health social work and those training to become Approved Mental Health Professionals. Each chapter is mapped against the National Occupational Standards for Social Work.

A short, authoritative and critical guide to a much-debated concept in social science. From the history of cosmopolitanism to the "cosmopolitan turn" in contemporary society, this book is a must for students attempting to understand human interaction in a postmodern world.

Assessment for Learning is a central aspect of the new Early Years Foundation Stage. This book demystifies the complex process of assessment and guides practitioners in meeting the statutory requirements, with lots of case studies and examples of practice drawn from the authors' students and mentors.

In the Third Edition of this respected and influential textbook, Kate Wall blends theory and practice with an informative and highly accessible writing style to provide a detailed analysis of provision for young children with additional needs.

This comprehensive introduction to existential therapy makes a difficult subject accessible, providing a comprehensive survey of past & contemporary ideas, philosophers and research. Later chapters explore cross-cutting contemporary issues in current existential counselling theory & practice and consider the future of the approach.

This contributed reader introduces students to the variety and complexity of Latinxs' experiences in the U.S., examining a wide range of topics including immigration, citizenship, and deportation; racial identities; political participation and power; educational and economic achievement; family; religion; media and popular culture.

Explores multiple dimensions of inequality and their intersections within a global context.