In this recording of a Nov 2023 webinar, leading children's social work practice researcher Gillian Ruch shares advice and ideas on effective direct work resources to support discussing emotions and children's outcomes
Recording a Community Care Inform's webinar with two fathers with lived experience of the child protection system who now advocate for and mentor other men
Anxiety is often the root of what is sometimes perceived as "challenging behaviour" in autistic children but this term should be avoided as the behaviour is a communication of distress. This guide helps professionals, parents and carers understand why autistic children and young people can experience extreme anxiety and distress and offers practical ways to reduce this, and hence support their behaviour
Parental substance misuse is a difficult topic to address with parents, carers and children. This guide provides practical advice for social workers where there are concerns of parental substance use, increases knowledge of the types of substance misuse and provides guidance for working with whole families.
An understanding of problem gambling in adults and its relevance to social work
Guide for social workers supporting children and families facing their own death, or bereavement, loss and grief
Explores the overlap in presentation between ADHD and children who have experienced trauma to help social workers be alert for misdiagnosis and support all children
How to identify and assess parents with learning disabilities. Plus tips on how to engage and communicate with them, as well as supporting them to learn new skills.