Learning from professional errors in social work is vital for successful reflective practice. This important book presents a theoretical framework that underpins this learning, along with a series of strategies for social workers to use, including creating questions and narratives to enhance learning, assertive techniques for receiving and offering criticism and organisational learning from mistakes.

About the Author
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.

Reviews
"an engaging book...which should stand alongside other key texts on any reflective practice course." The British Journal of Social Work
"raises some important issues...an interesting read." Professional Social Work Magazine
"A valuable exploration of mistakes as a rich source of learning to enhance the intellectual abilities needed for contemporary practice." Jane Foggin, Sheffield Hallam University
"Books on social work seldom address what can be learned from the inevitable mistakes that all professionals make in their careers. Dr. Sicora courageously confronts this issue with his remarkable book." Jack Wall, San Jose State University



Book Information
ISBN 9781447325222
Author Alessandro Sicora
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint Policy Press
Publisher Bristol University Press