Policy Press Shame and Social Work: Theory, Reflexivity and Practice

Product Description 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 Elizabeth Frost is an Associate Professor at the University of the West of England, UK. Veronika Magyar-Haas is Professor in Educational Science, University of Freiburg, Switzerland. Holger Schoneville is a Senior Lecturer in social work at Dortmund University, Germany Alessandro Sicora is Lecturer of Social Work (Methods and techniques) at the University of Calabria and the University Ca'Foscari in Venice and undertakes research on reflective practice and comparative social policy.