Helena Rocha

Lisbon University Institute Portugal

Prof. Dr. Helena Belchior Rocha has a Ph.D. in Social Work. She is a professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Policies, ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal, Deputy Director of the Soft Skill Lab, and Director of Transversal Skills Nucleus. She is also an integrated researcher at the Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES), linked to national and international research projects of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions program. Her publications and research interests include public and social policies, ecological sustainability, well-being, ethics, and education. She is an expert at the UNESCO Policy Lab and the Dispute Resolution Lab, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. Dr. Rocha is also a member of COST Action working groups.

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Social Work - Perceptions for a New Era focuses on resilience, well-being, and justice in social work, reflecting a diverse and innovative approach. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, evolving societal norms, and unprecedented global challenges, the field of social work stands at a critical crossroads. This book brings together diverse perspectives and approaches to address the multifaceted dimensions of social work in the contemporary world. It illuminates the evolving view of social work, highlighting its contribution to fostering resilience, promoting wellbeing, and advocating for justice.

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Critical Thinking in Social Work Training

By Helena Belchior-Rocha and Inês Casquilho-Martins

It is the look at the that leads us to questioning and the answers guide us to updating and the production of knowledge. There is always, in the debates of social work professionals, the question of the search for an intervention project that gives a new meaning to the profession in order to respond, not only theoretically coherent but also efficiently, to the demands placed upon them. The purpose of this chapter is to highlight the importance of critical thinking in the training of social workers. The research is based on an exploratory study carried out with recently graduated university students, whose results point to the benefits of this soft skill in the ability to analyze, understand interactions, detect inconsistencies, systematic problem-solving, reflect on beliefs and values, and reintegrate information as a whole.

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Social Work

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