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Motivational interviewing: what it is and how you can use it in social work

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Placement making in social work with unaccompanied asylum seeking children

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Tools to help students with reflective practice and using theory

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What is systemic practice?

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What to include in a court report about direct work

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The toxic trio: what social workers need to know

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Working with fathers: key advice from research

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When should social workers involve the police in domestic abuse cases?

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Using a time diary to stay on top of your workload

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Dealing with conflict at work

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Top tips on making the transition from practitioner to manager

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Top tips for practice educators on assessment, supervision and anti-oppressive practice

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Top tips on reflective writing for social work students

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What is evidence-based practice?

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Court reports: three key tips for writing clearly

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Appearing as a witness in court: tips for social workers

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