Working with Distressed Young People

"Skilfully informed by a blend of youth work and therapeutic professional experience and expertise...this book rises to the task as a solid and practical guide to working with the troubles of adolescence." (Chief Executive, Central London Connexions)
useuful book for youth work students working with young people with challenges in thier lives. -- Jean Hatton * drupal *
A really interesting, easy read. Has some great ideas for both youth work and teaching professionals, especially for myself within a PRU provision. -- Miss Katey Ribchester * drupal *
There are one or two chapters that compliment the module. Case studies are useful for teaching tools. -- Miss Rachael Fell * drupal *
This is an accessible and valuable text for students wishing to work with young people. The book provides and interesting and useful introduction to the issues and difficulties some young people face and the case studies and activities help to support student learning and application. -- Miss Tracy Ramsey * drupal *
I have recommended this text for any student wanting a career working with vulnerable young people or looking at working in a youth work/counselling capacity -- Miss Tracy Robson * drupal *
Covers aspects of childhood not often covered in this practical way. -- Mr Alun Pelleschi * drupal *
Like - Very clear layout, case studies, links to legislation and current policy. Also like - very grounded in practice - a strong feature of text. Not a dislike - but for people who like a more flowing narrative style maybe a more awkward read. However think students I work with will find this very readable. -- Mr Pat Norris * drupal *
This is well written and is useful for those students who have a particular interest in the subject or those developing research topics in the area -- Mr Peter Crossley * drupal *
A useful book that supports practitioners to work with challenging young people and to understand behaviour and how to change behaviour -- Mrs Alana Enoch * drupal *
Case studies throughout are valuable resource. -- Mrs Sharon Abbotts * drupal *
I love this book. I have found it so accessible. It hits all the right spots for me and I feel sure that student will feel the same. -- Ms Gill ALBON * drupal *
lovely and accessible introduction to this area of work, specifically in relation to the concept that all our interactions with young people are important and meaningful, not just those that are defined as ′counselling′. -- Ms Helen Young * drupal *
Some interesting chapters to support our module on interventions with young people -- Ms Jane Melvin * drupal *
This book contains some useful information for students interested in working with distressed young people. The reflective activities provide a platfom for discussion. A good introduection for students -- Ms Karen Browne * drupal *
great undergraduate text -- Ms Melanie Feek * drupal *
Although an interesting book, the content is not central to the module I teach but is useful supplementary reading for students wanting to read more widely -- Ms Sue Westwood * drupal *
Like case studies, activities, conclusion. Dislike- a few more diagrams etc would benefit visual learners. -- Ms Tyrrell Golding * drupal *
Case studies useful- needs a little more depth. Further reading useful. -- Ms Wendy Lowe * drupal *
A really useful book for myself as a tutor of level 1 students who often have external issues in their lives which affect their ability to study. I also use with Health Study students who will be working within the wider community of different social groups -- Sue Parker * drupal *
A valuable guide to this difficult area of social education practice.
The case studies are particularly good and will prove useful to students who are looking for practical support. -- Thoby Miller * drupal *