Trust is the beginning of everything, as boldly stated in advertising, and this is especially true for social work. However, the relationship between social workers and clients often develops in completely different ways. Doubts and insecurities, prejudices and feelings of threat come to the surface. This book serves as an alternative. Susan Arnold discusses fundamental components that represent and influence trust in social work. Drawing on her many years of experience as a social worker and social educator, and based on the evaluation of empirical data, the author provides a comprehensive insight into this essential dimension of social work.