Join Writers Workshop member Bryony Shannon for the launch of her much-anticipated book, Rewriting Social Care.
In converstation with Sheffield writer Beverley Ward, hear about how Bryony turned an irritation with the way language is used in social care into a blog that then became a book that hopes to change the way we communicate about people and services.
Your ticket includes a glass of Prosecco (non-alcoholic option available).
Read more about Bryony and her journey:
On the Writers Workshop blog.
On Bryony's blog: Rewriting social care
More about the book:
Rewriting Social Care is a book about the language of social care and social work, what this language reflects and influences about the way we think, feel and behave, and how we might challenge and change this language to create a better, brighter, more human future.
Bryony says:
"The way we communicate with people matters, and the way we communicate about people, and about the purpose and practice of social care and social work matters too. The words we use reflect our values and our feelings and influence the way we think and the way we behave.
This is a book about language, and how the words we hear, read and choose to use both expose and perpetuate attitudes and behaviours. It’s about the words that are too dominant in our narrative and practice, and the words that should dominate.
It’s also a book about change. Changing how we communicate about people. Changing how we understand and articulate the purpose of social care. Changing how we practice. And ultimately changing the story of social care.
And mainly it’s a book about being human. About recognising each other as equal, valued human beings, and about creating a more human, humane future for us all."
You can order the book now or wait for the launch and buy it at a 15% discount.
