Gabriela Misca is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Worcester and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society Peter Unwin is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Worcester and Council Member of the British Association of Social Workers
This text provides a very well structured and written introduction to the application of psychology to social work. Its use of detailed examples brings the theory to life and ensures that the reader will come away with an understanding of the many uses of psychology in different social settings. - Michael Murray, Keele University A must for those wanting to know how to apply psychological insights to their social work practice. This textbook provides an engaging description of key psychological theories and perspectives critically applied to contemporary social work practice accompanied by reflective discussions and a long running case study. - Hugh McLaughlin, Manchester Metropolitan University