Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-211) and index.

In this work, David Howe explains the theory of emotional intelligence - and its vital practical value - to an audience of students and practitioners across a range of human service and caring professions. He makes a case for the importance of understanding and managing emotions for effective professional practice. 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 inan engaging language make of this essential textbook a must-have for all current and future practitioners of the field.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9780230202788

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