About this journal

This journal promotes the use of psychodynamic and systemic perspectives to explore and explain social work practice and relationship-based practice. It publishes papers based on empirical research, theory and practice experience from the UK and around the world, all of which are anonymously reviewed by two peer reviewers. The journal aims to support and enliven practitioners and academics alike through deep and thoughtful exploration of matters relevant to contemporary practice. As the title suggests, social work is a prime focus. However, papers discussing allied fields of interpersonal help and the organisational and policy contexts that influence practice are also welcome, as are articles offering critical analysis of psychodynamic and systemic theory in the light of other explanatory frameworks. Contributions from practitioners are especially welcome, either in the form of full-length articles or as shorter pieces in the Voices from Practice section. The journal embraces social work values and seeks to represent diverse and intercultural perspectives.

The journal aims to provide a forum in which:

• practice, institutional and policy matters are examined through psychodynamic and systemic lenses;
• the lived experience of practitioners, educators and researchers in contemporary helping professions in the UK and in other cultures and countries is reflected and made visible;
• psychodynamic and systemic perspectives are linked to and evaluated in the light of other theoretical orientations.

Group for the Advancement of Psychodynamics and Psychotherapy in Social Work (GAPS), the owner of Journal of Social Work Practice, exists to promote good practice in all social work agencies. GAPS runs conferences, seminars and local groups and is run on a voluntary basis.

For further details and membership enquiries, please contact: Pamela Trevithick, GAPS, Easton Business Centre, Felix Road, Bristol, BS5 0HE.

Peer Review Integrity

All research articles in this journal, including those in special issues, special sections, or supplements, have undergone rigorous peer review, this generally involves initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two independent reviewers.

Disclaimer

GAPS and our publisher Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the “Content”) contained in our publications. However, GAPS and our publisher Taylor & Francis, our agents, and our licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of the Content. Any opinions and views expressed in this publication are the opinions and views of the authors, and are not the views of or endorsed by GAPS and our publisher Taylor & Francis. The accuracy of the Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with primary sources of information. GAPS and our publisher Taylor & Francis shall not be liable for any losses, actions, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, damages, and other liabilities whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with, in relation to or arising out of the use of the Content. Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at http://www.tandfonline.com/page/terms-and-conditions.

Editors:

Gloria Kirwan - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Andrew Whittaker - London South Bank University, UK

Book Review Editor:

Nigel Elliott

Editorial Coordinator:

Hannah Linford, UK

GAPS Chair:

Juliet Koprowska

Editorial Advisory Board:

Farrukh Akhtar - Kingston University, UK
Philip Archard - Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust/University of Leicester
Nigel Elliott - UK
Lynn Froggett - University of Central Lancashire, UK
Helen Hingley-Jones - Middlesex University, UK
Juliet Koprowska - University of York, UK
Clare Parkinson - Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust Clinic, UK
Gillian Ruch - University of Sussex, UK
Jenny Simpson - The Faculty of Health, Education and Society (FHES), UK
Laura Steckley - University of Strathclyde

Panel Of Assessors:

Lucille Allain - Middlesex University, UK
Phil Arthrington - University of Leeds, UK
Stewart Collins - Bangor University/Open University, UK
Claire Gregor - University of Reading, UK
Anna Harvey - Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust Clinic, UK
Jane Herd - UK
Stephanie Holt - Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Richard Ingram - University of Dundee, UK
George Karpetis - University of Adelaide, Australia
Michelle Lefevre - University of Sussex, UK
Barry Luckock - University of Sussex, UK
Philippe Mandin - Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust Clinic, UK
Iain Mcleod - University of Strathclyde, UK
Patricia McNamara - La Trobe University, Australia
Aayesha Mulla - NHS, UK
Martin Smith - UK
Nicky Stanley-Clarke - Massey University, New Zealand
Denise Turner - University of Sussex, UK
Danielle Turney - Bristol University, UK
Vimala Uttakar - St Martin of Tours, UK

Corresponding Editors:
Simon Biggs - University of Melbourne, Australia
Pia Helena Bülow - School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University
Robyn Munford - Massey University, New Zealand
Dongping Qiao - Beijing Normal University, China
Ellen Ramvi - University of Stavanger, Norway
Brian Rasmussen - University of British Columbia Okanagan, Canada
Jackie Sanders - Massey University, New Zealand

News, offers and calls for papers

News and offers

• Clare Winnicott Essay Awards for Social Work Practitioners and Social Work Students

Group for the Advancement of Psychodynamics and Psychotherapy in Social Work (GAPS), the owner of Journal of Social Work Practice, exists to promote good practice in all social work agencies. GAPS runs conferences, seminars and local groups and is run on a voluntary basis.

For further details and membership enquiries, please visit the GAPS website.