Human beings are creatures of story. We find our meaning, purpose and daily motivation in the stories that shape ourselves, our cultures and purpose in life. In this book, Dr Robbie Lloyd uses the Indigenous concept of 'Going Walkabout' to wander through the mixed territory of modern life, learning lessons from four different groups - people living with mental health challenges, addictions, intellectual disability, and Indigenous people.Using two cultural 'elders,' Raymond Williams...

With the push toward accountability and test performance in schools there has been a decline in emphasis on creativity, imagination, and feelings in schools. Psychodynamic Perspectives on Working with Children, Families, and Schools is designed for students and professionals who are interested in restoring such values to their work with children.There is an absence of psychoanalytic ways of thinking in conventional professional discourses of schooling. With a few notable exceptions...

How Does Foster Care Work? is an international collection of empirical studies on the outcomes of children in foster care. Drawing on research and perspectives from leading international figures in children's services across the developed world, the book provides an evidence base for programme planning, policy and practice.This volume establishes a platform for comparison of international systems, trends and outcomes in foster care today. Each contributor provides a commentary on o...