This book - now in its fourth printing - is still the only detailed account of what is being done around Australia to address the difficulties associated with the education of boys.
There are chapters by leading boys' educators on reading, bullying, wrestling, English teaching, homophobia, fathers and working with boys. This book is of value to teachers, parents, educationists and all those who work with and care for boys.
Mental health problems are ubiquitous in contemporary society. All social workers, whether in specialist or generalist settings, need specific knowledge, skills and values to work effectively with people with mental health problems. Social Work Practice in Mental Health emphasises the importance of appreciating the lived experience of mental illness, and of establishing partnerships based on incorporating a consumer perspective into all mental health work. It also emphasises the healing potential in relationships between consumers, carers and service providers. This is a thorough introduction to social work practice in specialist mental health settings... More info
This best-selling book is an easy-to-read introduction to the ideas and practices of narrative therapy with accessible language, a concise structure and a wide range of practical examples. This book covers a broad spectrum of narrative practices including externalisation, re-membering, therapeutic letter writing, the use of rituals, leagues, reflecting teams and much more. If you are a therapist, health worker or community worker who is trying to apply narrative ideas in your own work context, this book has been written with you in mind. More info
This title accompanies workshops presented at Lighthouse Resources by Craig Hassed and is used by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and in doctor training at Monash University. Using his experience as a medical doctor and his interest in philosophy and psychology, Dr Hassed's stress release programme teaches mindfulness, a simple and effective way of relieving the stress and fatigue that we experience in this modern life. Mindfulness increases self-awareness and observation which helps us all in our day to day lives, both professional and personal. Know Thyself is a practical... More info
