Jan Walmsley Bücher

Highlighting the importance of belonging over mere social inclusion, this book critiques existing approaches to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. It argues that current practices fall short in helping these individuals lead fulfilling lives within their communities. By exploring the implications of belonging for educators and social workers, the book offers valuable insights into fostering genuine connections and enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities.

Bringing together key issues in the provision and use of caring services, this volume is an invaluable training resource for health and social work practitioners. Roles and relationships are central themes: their complexity is stressed, as is their relevance to a better understanding of practice. The book's first three sections explore: the distinctions between health and welfare occupations, and informal helping roles; different approaches for practitioners to develop sensitivity to diverse experiences and to challenge unfairly discriminatory responses, attitudes and stereotyped assumptions; and the potential for user empowerment, given the imbalance in power between workers and users. These areas provide practitioners wit