Donald Forrester Books

Book by Forrester, Donald, Baker, Sally, Hartley, Janet L.

Focusing on the inherent conflicts within social work practice, this text presents a novel perspective that transcends traditional theories. It emphasizes the importance of rights in social work, providing a practical framework for practitioners and students alike. By addressing the complexities and challenges faced in the field, it aims to empower readers to navigate the often uncomfortable realities of their work, contributing significantly to the theoretical discourse on social work in the context of conflicting rights.

When you are suffering, do you wonder if God has forgotten you? Would you like to be sure that your life is pleasing to the Lord? The Thessalonians were asking these questions, and Paul wrote 1 & 2 Thessalonians to help them find assurance.

Are overeating and staying over-weight unconscious 'survival decisions' for you or someone you care about? If they are, no matter how many tried-and- tested diets you follow, you will not succeed. Therapists Sally Baker and Liz Hogon offer this practical guide to understanding the emotional reasons for overeating and how to overcome them.

Sometimes we turn away from God. We fail to love those around us. We follow the gods of the world. Yet God remains loving and waits for us to return to him. This is the story of Israel in the book of Judges.

Paul's contentment was neither dependent on circumstances nor changed by difficulty. In his brief letter to the Philippians, Paul teaches us how to live joyfully in every situation.

The book of Joshua reads like an exciting novel and through it all we see God's faithfulness and power. This study will help us to persevere in our own daily battles, arming us with the powerful weapons we need - God's promises.

The Bible does teach us how to make decisions. And these 10 studies will help you to learn those principles and apply them to your life.

Grounded in extensive experience and research, this book provides an invaluable look at the potential of Motivational Interviewing (MI) in child and family social work. With real life examples from professionals in the field, it explores what MI is and how it is used in safeguarding work, also providing guidance on improving skills and practice.

This text offers a new concept of Social Work that is an inspiring and practical vision of what Social Work is and should be, placing rights at the heart of practice, enabling students and workers to become more confident dealing with the uncomfortable realities of practice.