The Social Work Pocket Guide to...: Reflective Practice
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Kirwin Maclean Associates is delighted to be launching a new series of books. Social Work Pocket Guides are an entirely new concept in social work. They are designed to help busy practitioners to get to the bottom of the What? Why? and How? of the chosen subject. The first Pocket Guide is available to buy now. The Social Work Pocket Guide to Reflective Practice summarises theory and research in an accessible way and offers practical suggestions for skill development. Reflective practice is a key component of social work practice. This Guide explores what is meant by reflective practice and why it is important in social work as a profession. Recognising the need for social workers and students to both develop their skills in reflective practice and to produce critically reflective assignments, a range of tips and guidelines are provided for the reader. This is a book which everyone in social work should have.
Siobhan Maclean
Siobhan Maclean BA CQSW PQSW is a registered social worker, trainer, and consultant with a passion for the profession. Since qualifying in 1990, she’s held various roles and continues to maintain practice skills as an independent practice educator to around six students a year. She founded Kirwin Maclean Associates to publish accessible, affordable social work books, reflecting the sector’s values. The company runs on a not-for-profit basis, aiming to support students and practitioners rather than sell glossy brochures. Siobhan encourages practitioners to theorise from their own experiences and believes social work knowledge should be co-produced, not left solely to academics. All contributors are experienced professionals committed to sharing knowledge in a clear, engaging way. “I’m a social worker, not a salesperson,” she says. “It’s not about selling books—it’s about making professional knowledge accessible.”
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