Overview

Emotions are central to our humanity and yet, when it comes to social work, 'difficult' emotions like shame, anger and disgust are often dismissed as unprofessional. This book explores how embracing all emotions can enhance practice, prevent emotional burnout and strengthen motivation.

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9781447372738

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“An innovative book that combines empirical research and theoretical reflection, repositioning emotions at the heart of social work and offering useful tools for reflective practice, emotional awareness and professional development.” Annamaria Campanini, Retired Professor in Social Work and Former President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work “Authored by an acclaimed researcher, this book effectively bridges grounded international empirical research and case studies in an eloquent and accessible manner, addressing a timely topic relevant across diverse contexts.” Lambert K. Engelbrecht, Stellenbosch University

“An innovative book that combines empirical research and theoretical reflection, repositioning emotions at the heart of social work and offering useful tools for reflective practice, emotional awareness and professional development.” Annamaria Campanini, Retired Professor in Social Work and Former President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work

Author Information

Alessandro Sicora is Professor of Social Work at the University of Trento.

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