Communication – the bedrock of practice
Communication skills are the bedrock of social work practice in all situations – when working with service users or their carers, presenting a case in court or at panel, or liaising with...
Month: December 2016
Cut the risk of dementia with a sauna
In the news is research that says that taking regular saunas can reduce the risk of dementia. Research published in the journal Age and Ageing explores the conclusions of a 20 year...
The ‘Two Minute’ Rule
Being productive either at work or at home is a crucial part of being organised and being organised is essential to a happy and content life I feel ……All your ducks...
Communication & Eye Contact
I love the Pelican Originals, which were published by Penguin from the ’30s to the ’80’s. I’ve got myself a little collection that I’m building; I love the blue spines and the...
Reconstructing Memory
The advantage that memory gives us is the ability to predict the future. When confronted with a situation we can explore what we already know and act accordingly. If we do not...
Communication & Dementia
Effective communication is paramount in working with a person with dementia where verbal communication may have declined (expressive ability) and where comprehension of language may be difficult (receptive ability). Communication cannot be...