Written specifically for students on GNVQ Advanced Health and Social Care courses, this text is also suitable for NVQs in Social Care, BTEC National Certificate, Higher National Certificate and Diploma, Pre-Nursing courses, and City & Guilds 325 (Part 2) and 356. It explores human behaviour and psychology in the context of caring. Its emphasis is on the development of interpersonal and management skills, but it also introduces theories of self and cognitive development. The book includes examples drawn from the authors' experience as well as many practical activities.