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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The second edition of Child and Family Practice: A Relational Perspective examines the world of social work and other mental health counselling practices through the eyes of children, families, and child-centred practitioners. Case stories are liberally used to illustrate how theories and approaches are applied in real world practice and emphasize the complexities of working with a broad and diverse range of people and systems. Developmental and relational theories highlight the distinctive differences between child-centred and adult-based practice, particularly due to children's interdependence on families and carers. This second edition also brings readers up to speed on changes in social policy, theoretical perspectives, and cultural understandings, and shifts in world views that have taken place since volume one. The book is intended for use in classrooms and also for others invested in improving the lives of children in their practice settings"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><em>Child and Family Practice: A Relational Perspective</em>, Second Edition presents important guidelines and principles for working with children, their families, and their service-providing organizations. It is grounded in the traditional social work theories of relationship with emphasis on three<br>core concepts: relational connection, evidence-guided knowledge, and reflexivity. With this text students can connect theory to evidence-based practice and use realistic case studies for classroom role-play and engaging discussion. Cohen Konrad's goal is to help students connect science, theory, and<br>the human qualities necessary to effect positive change and inspire hope in the lives of children and families.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><br>Shelley Cohen Konrad PhD, LCSW, FNAP is the Director of the School of Social Work, Professor in the School of Social Work and Director of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) at the University of New England. She serves on the editorial boards of both the Journal of<br>Interprofessional Care and the Journal of Family Social Work.<br>

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