Trust and Understanding
The Person-centred Approach to Everyday Care for People with Special Needs
Format:Paperback
Publisher:PCCS Books
Published:21st Mar '07
Should be back in stock very soon
In this second edition of "Trust and Understanding", the basic principles of the Person-Centred Approach are described for those who care for, and work with, people in need of care in large and small homes, institutions and schools. Guidelines for this 'new-to-some' way of working are introduced clearly and practically, using many real examples, with the aim of: improving understanding of people with special needs and respecting their individuality; maximising quality of life for those in need of care and their carers; making services more satisfying for staff as well as decreasing stress; and providing a balance between institutional expectations and the autonomy of residents.
We have chosen this accessible and insightful book to be our course text, and it has proved to be a consistently valuable and challenging tool for students. It has enabled a dialogue between social care workers, managers, and the people who benefit from services; facilitating clear communication and, as the book suggests, 'trust and understanding'. The message within it is relevant to any individual or organisation offering help. Terry Daly, University lecturer, Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh Marlis Portner offers a practical vision of how to develop trust and understanding: qualities essential for a climate of empowerment and an increase in self-worth.I am pleased to recommend this book to all of you who endeavour to increase your trust and understanding in your own relationships with others. Mandy Neville, Chief Executive, Circles Network, UK
ISBN: 9781898059912
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121 pages
2nd Revised edition