Using Language, Fiction, and Story in Social Work Education [Paperback]

This book provides an accessible, research-informed text for social work educators, students and practitioners interested in the use of story to engender the connection of human experiences with ideas, theories, and skills.

Stories are powerful. They connect us with emotions, can create meaning and purpose, and help us remember and engage more effectively with information than other forms of learning. In this book, stories and storytelling take us on a journey of discovery in social work education and practice. The authors expertly and thoughtfully weave complex themes around the development of empathy, pedagogy, the mobilisation of thoughtful clinical and reflective skills, and integration of research into an engaging narrative that encourages the reader to rethink the learning experience. A must read for anyone remotely interested in teaching, learning, and connecting with others through fiction. Book clubs will never be the same again!