Shame and Social Work Theory, Reflexivity and Practice

For many social work users, shame is an ongoing part of their daily experience. Examining experiences of shame and stigma in the context of austerity and the declining welfare state, this book shows how social work can ameliorate the impacts of shame through sensitive, reflective and relationship-based practice. It provides a broad understanding of shame, its underlying social and political contexts and its effects on professional workers and service users.

About the author

Liz Frost is Associate Professor at the University of the West of England.

Veronika Magyar-Haas is Professor in Educational Science at the University of Fribourg.

Holger Schoneville is Senior Lecturer in social work at Dortmund University.

Alessandro Sicora is Associate Professor and teaches social work at the University of Trento.

Summary

Examining experiences of shame and stigma in the context of austerity and the declining welfare state, this book shows how social work can ameliorate the impacts of shame through sensitive, reflective and relationship-based practice. It provides a broad understanding of shame and looks at its impact on both service users and practitioners.

Product details

• Assisted by: Liz Frost (Editor), Alessandro Sicora (Editor), Elizabeth Frost (Editor), Veronika Magyar-Haas (Editor), Holger Schoneville (Editor), Liz (Faculty of Health) Frost (Editor), Alessandro (University of Trento (from September 2018)) Sicora (Editor), Elizabeth (Elizabeth Frost is an Associate Professor at the University of the West of England Frost (Editor), Veronika (University of Zurich) Magyar-Haas (Editor), Holger (Dortmund University Schoneville (Editor), Alessandro (University of Trento) Sicora (Editor), Liz (Faculty of Health University of the West of England Elizabeth Frost is an Associate Professor at the University of the West of England Frost (Editor), Veronika (University of Zurich Veronika Magyar-Haas is Professor in Educational Science Magyar-Haas (Editor), Alessandro (University of Trento (from September 2018) University of Trento Alessandro Sicora is an Associate Professor and teaching social work at the University of Trento Sicora (Editor)
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 31.07.2020
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work
• EAN: 9781447344063
• ISBN: 978-1-4473-4406-3
• Pages: 220
• Dimensions (packing): 16.1 x 24 x 1.7 cm
• Weight (packing): 499 g