The Emotionally Intelligent Social Worker

Winner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Titles, this key textbook offers an insight on the theory of emotional intelligence and its vital practical value. Elegantly and succinctly written, it makes a powerful case for the importance of understanding and managing emotions for effective professional practice.
Written for students and practitioners alike across a range of human services and caring professions, Howe's work on attachment theory has been hugely influential. With a highly regarded reputation for setting the agenda in social work teaching, the author's skills in communicating important theory in an engaging language make of this essential textbook a must-have for all current and future practitioners of the field.

David Howe OBE is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.

Once More with Feeling What is Emotional Intelligence? What are Emotions? Emotional Development The Emotional Brain Emotions and Physical Health Emotions and Mental Health Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies Relationship-based Interventions and Supports The Professional Relationship and Emotional Intelligence