This beautifully presented and compassionate collection of short stories by Jennifer Lehmann (lecturer in Social Work, La Trobe University, Bendigo) is guaranteed to prompt lively discussion about our values and the identities we choose for ourselves. The stories celebrate diversity and awaken curiosity about human behaviour and motivation. Drawn from years of experience in social work, these insightful short stories explore the full human muddle. The eight stories provide a window into the lives of diverse Australians as they approach the sometimes heart-rending challenges of living and relating. Social justice issues predominate, as the author encourages those in the business of helping people to engage in reflective practice. Discussion guides for exploring the stories are provided at the back of the book, making this a great resource for teachers of social work, education and health. It is also a valuable tool for all human service professionals to use in their practice.
Join De Shaser behind the one-way mirror for a fascinating journey into the land of brief therapy, where the emphasis is not on how the problems arise, but on how to solve them. The authors sense of delight, curiosity and utter respect for the human condition and peoples capacity for creative problem-solving resound in rich case examples therapist repertoire and team cooperation More info
Recommended Reading by Judy Gregory for Effective Workplace Writing Workshops at Lighthouse Resources. The Little Black Book of Business Writing is for everyone who writes for business purposes, in the commercial world, the private sector, the trades and the professions. Mark Tredinnick and Geoff Whyte help readers write the kinds of documents that confront them most days at work – letters, emails, web writing, reports, minutes, tenders, ministerials, board papers, media releases, newsletters, marketing documents, policy proposals, business cards, newsletters, position descriptions, job ads, notes to financial statements, instruction and safety... More info
A parable about a manager who applies the lessons learned from a successful business and transforms an unenthusiastic department into an energetic, effective team. The story provides a guide on how to boost morale and improve results in the workplace. More info
