By: Heather Stewart and Richard Nash
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Child and Youth Care in Canada: A Practical Guide provides students and professionals with a realistic introduction to all facets of a career in child and youth care. With a combined 55 years of experience on the front lines of child and youth care, authors Stewart and Nash offer a pragmatic approach to the field. Essential reading for students and recent graduates, this guide is loaded with rich scenarios of cases from the field, providing readers with opportunities to learn from real-life examples, and to develop a deeper appreciation of the rewards, challenges, and skills necessary to succeed in this rewarding profession.
The authors explore the critical importance of offering support to children, youth,
and families in their life space; the professional scope of practice; the core competencies of the child
and youth care practitioner; ethical considerations; and applicable Canadian legislation
related to child and youth work. In addition, they also discuss potential workplace
settings, the therapeutic relationship, working with families, and
evidence-based treatment options. Challenging topics are covered with
sensitivity including recognizing child abuse and family violence, and offering approaches to practice in those difficult situations. The importance of self-care is addressed following coverage on recognizing and managing burnout and vicarious trauma.
KEY FEATURES –
Case Files – Real-life case scenarios illustrate the application of key concepts in front-line practice
Pause to Reflect Boxes provide opportunities to analyze scenarios and apply learning from the chapter to decide on a course of action
Skills to Succeed Boxes tie the employability skills needed in today’s job market specifically to work in children and youth care
Margin Definitions – Key terms are defined in the margins and in the glossary for quick reference and review
Let’s Reflect – A reflection question at the end of each chapter prompts deeper thought and application of chapter concepts
Review Your Knowledge – Short-answer questions reinforce learning through application and analysis of chapter content
End-of-chapter Checklists allows for review and reflection
Chapter 1: Child and Youth Care in
Canada
Chapter 2: Child and Youth Care
Competencies
Chapter 3: The Role of a Child and
Youth Care Practitioner
Chapter 4: Code of Ethics and Standards
for Practice
Chapter 5: Canadian Child Protection
and Youth Justice Acts
Chapter 6: Abuse and Its Impacts on
Children and Adolescents
Chapter 7: The Therapeutic
Relationship: Creating Professional Boundaries
Chapter 8: Evidence-Based Practice and
Treatment Models
Chapter 9: Keeping Families Involved: Planning for Children Living with Kin or Kith
Chapter 10: Engaging Parents in Your
Practice
Chapter 11: Burnout and Vicarious
Trauma
Chapter 12: Balancing Education, Work,
and Personal Life
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