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Book SynopsisEvaluation is crucial to the development and sustainability of Arts Therapy and Arts & Health practices. This guide supports practitioners in their quest to integrate thorough evaluation procedures in their everyday practices by providing practical guidance for designing, planning and implementing bespoke evaluation projects. Based on the authors' experience of designing and realising evaluation projects and running training workshops, a range of suggestions are offered for developing appropriate timelines and collection tools, ensuring organisational diplomacy, and managing what can be a delicate balance of truth, fact and perception. This guide will help practitioners to evaluate their services and projects by taking into consideration the unique profile of the practice, the workplace, clients, project participants, and sectors.Trade ReviewBy clearly focusing on value in context and reflexivity in practice to determine its meaning, we are offered appropriate evaluation tools that work from the inside out. It sensibly distinguishes between evaluation and research, and by being context-specific rather than practice-specific in assessing the utility of its methodologies, it offers entry points for practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds. -- from the foreword by Mike White, Centre for Medical Humanities, Durham UniversityAt a time when not evaluating is not an option, when we all need to improve our effectiveness and understand and demonstrate the impact of our work, this book makes essential and timely reading. For practitioners grappling with the need to evaluate but struggling to know what to measure or how to do it, this book helps us to ask the right questions, in the right order, at the right time and supports us with detailed and practical guidance on appropriate evaluation methodologies. -- Jane Willis, Founder and Director, Willis Newson, UKIn their book Giorgos Tsiris, Mercédès Pavlicevic and Camilla Farrant provide a comprehensive overview of principles, methods and skills of evaluation in the fields of participatory arts and health, and arts therapy. The book is structured in a way that will enable practitioners, managers and researchers in these fields to critically understand and implement evaluation processes, thoughtfully supported by the use of a wide range of diagrams, figures and learning tools. At a time when there are growing expectations that health and social care interventions should be underpinned by evidence, this book is an invaluable addition to the literature. -- Jim Campbell, PhD, Professor of Social Work and Head of Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies, Goldsmiths, University of LondonThis book provides a comprehensive overview of evaluation in the arts therapies and offers clear and practical steps in evaluating clinical practice... The extremely informative, clear and engaging style makes this book easily accessible to those who have no experience of evaluation... A Guide to Evaluation for Arts Therapists and Arts and Health Practitioners answers many questions and will be helpful to all arts therapists across contexts and client groups... highly recommended. -- Philippa Derrington, Programme Leader, MSc MT (Nordoff Robbins), Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh * British Association of Music Therapy *A Guide to Evaluation for Arts Therapists and Arts & Health Practitioners provides not only a toolkit of methods by also a consideration of the wider aspects of the evaluation process from the perspectives of the organisation and stakeholders, teamwork, participants and ethics... I was impressed with the authors' very clear definition of the differences between theses and ensuing implications along with their ideas on how to integrate evaluation into practice in differing contexts... The authors are ambitious... inspire practitioners to dare to collect data in ways that may seem counterintuitive... Great attention is given to the planning of the evaluation... The text serves as an introduction to these methods, is brief and straightforward and would be useful for anyone new to methods of evaluation. -- Catherine Carr, MT and researcher * British Journal of Music Therapy *Table of ContentsForeword by Mike White. Introduction. Evaluation Basics. Phase 1. Planning. Phase 2. Developing Data Collection Tools. Phase 3. Collecting Data and Supplementary Material. Phase 4. Processing Data and Supplementary Material. Phase 5. Drafting Outputs. Phase 6. Finalising and Disseminating Outputs. Interlude: A Note on Ethics. Conclusion. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide aims to inspire ethically-aware practitioners to become ethically-aware researchers, evaluators and participants. Conducting a research project, whatever the setting, requires not only knowledge of research methods but also an in-depth understanding of research ethics. Embedded in 'real life' experiences of research ethics applications, this guide navigates the reader through research ethics procedures, drawing from legislation and a range of research ethics committee regulations. Although the emphasis is on research, ethical considerations presented in this guide are equally relevant and applicable to other types of enquiry, including monitoring and evaluation projects. Whether leading a research project, being part of a research team or taking part as a research participant, this book is essential reading for all arts & health practitioners and arts therapists.Trade ReviewThe unique volume…comes from the workshop of my music therapy/researcher colleagues...They've formulated for you sound and systematic advice for the real-world practice of research ethics in the areas of arts therapies and community arts. Their Guide is down-to-earth, practical, no-nonsense, and it will probably save you buckets of tears before bedtime. -- from the foreword by Gary Ansdell, Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy, LondonAuthors Farrant, Pavlicevic and Tsiris have provided a hands-on, practical and useful guide for arts-based practitioners who are navigating the complex terrain of research ethics. With helpful strategies for all phases of the process from ethical research design through ethics approval to research implementation, the authors strongly emphasize what should be the utmost concern for researchers, that is, the well-being of the clients served. -- Dr. Cheryl Dileo, the Laura H. Carnell Professor of Music Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, USABoth novice and seasoned investigators will find much to learn from this humane, informative and critical text so clearly grounded in the experience of the authors as practitioners and researchers. Negotiating the formal research ethics process can be daunting, but this volume offers clear guidance and helpful practical advice for clearing the hurdles and appreciating the unforeseen ethical challenges of research. -- Professor Stephen Clift, Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health, Canterbury Christ Church UniversityA Guide to Research Ethics provides practitioners with a solid, engaging and easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamental principles and practices involved in ethical evaluation... The authors have succeeded in articulating the principles of research ethics which underpin any research or evaluation framework... provides very clear of information sheets and consent forms that might be adapted for evaluative and research work. -- Catherine Carr, MT and researcher * British Journal of Music Therapy *Table of ContentsForeword by Gary Ansdell. Introduction. Part A. Ethics: The Bigger Picture. 1. Research Ethics Basics. 2. Keeping People Safe I. 3. Keeping People Safe II. 4. Considering Data. Part B. The Submission. 5. Before Submission. 6. After Submission: It's Only Just Begun. CODA. Appendix 1. Nordoff Robbins Research Ethics Committee (NRREC) Submission Flowchart. Appendix 2. Build Your Own Checklist. Appendix 3. Example of Organisational REC Application Form. References. Additional Resources. Index.

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Book SynopsisPresenting the most up-to-date information available about dementia and intellectual disabilities, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice, and describes clearly the relevance and implications for support and services Internationally renowned experts from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands discuss good practice and the way forward in relation to assessment, diagnosis, interventions, staff knowledge and training, care pathways, service design, measuring outcomes and the experiences of individuals, families and carers. The wealth of information offered will inform support and services throughout the whole course of dementia, from diagnosis to end of life. Particular emphasis is placed on how intellectual disability and dementia services can work collaboratively to offer more effective, joined up support. Practitioners, managers and commissioners will find this to be an informative resource for developing person-centred provision for people with intellectual disabilities and dementia and their families. It will also be a key text for academics and students who wish to be up-to-date with the latest research and practice developments in this field.Trade ReviewDr. Watchman has assembled a wide-reaching compendium of chapters touching upon and contemporizing a range of issues prevalent in the conversation on dementia and how it affects people with intellectual disabilities. The authors are drawn from among the leaders, innovators, and researchers in the social care field and their contributions help to encapsulate the 'state of the art' in this vexing area and will help us move to the next level in research and practice. A very commendable effort and a book that belongs in the hands of anyone concerned about how to best approach dementia among people with intellectual disabilities. -- Matthew P. Janicki, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago and Co-Chair of the US National Task Group in Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia PracticesKaren Watchman has managed to bring together internationally renowned experts whose contributions are an intellectual tour de force from presenting the scientific evidence to making recommendations. This is a must read for anyone interested in changing perceptions, practice or policy for people living with intellectual disabilities and dementia. -- Jean Georges, Executive Director, Alzheimer EuropeThis book brings together the most up to date information that is available internationally, in relation to dementia and intellectual disabilities... through exploring individual case studies and more importantly what can be done to help shape future services and the potential implications. The wealth of information presented within the book will help to inform and support services throughout the whole course of dementia, from first diagnosis to end of life... provides useful information and suggestions with regards to specific activities that could be utilised through the different stages of dementia, as well as providing techniques in which to improve communication. -- George Dewis, Activities Special, HC One Ltd * NAPA, Living Life Magazine *Intellectual Disability and Dementia is a must read for everyone working with people with intellectual disabilities who have a diagnosis of dementia. It provides a wealth of information and is a very welcome contribution in this field of work. Karen Watchman (...) has experience of supporting people within both dementia care and intellectual disability services... This book offers the latest information, international research and evidence-based practice with contributors from the UK, Holland, Ireland, Canada, Australia and the US. -- Jayne Phillips, OT * Signpost *As the contributors include internationally renowned experts the text provides excellent teaching material for practitioners, academics with reference to current practice and developments in this area. Dr Watchman's book is an essential tool for the health and social care sector... The current volume is an important contribution to the literature on intellectual disability and dementia... The comprehensive nature of the volume in terms of its aims and scope make this publication highly recommended reading not only to all those colleagues involved in the health and social care of persons with intellectual disability and dementia, but also for the families and friends of those who suffer with these conditions. -- Dr Margot Lindsay, former Research Officer, London Centre for Dementia Care * European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare *Table of ContentsForeword by Diana Kerr. Introduction. Part I: The Association Between Intellectual Disability and Dementia: What Do We Know? 1. The Epidemiology of Dementia in People with Intellectual Disabilities. Amanda Sinai, Clinical Research Associate, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, UK, Trevor Chan, Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK and Andrew Strydom, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, UK. 2. Understanding the Process: Links Between Down's Syndrome and Dementia. Liam Reese Wilson, Research Assistant and PhD Student, Cambridge Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Group, University of Cambridge, UK, Tiina Annus, PhD Candidate and Research Assistant, Cambridge Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Group, University of Cambridge, UK, Shahid Zaman, Consultant Psychiatrist, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and Affiliated Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, UK and Anthony J. Holland, Health Foundation Chair in the Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities, University of Cambridge, UK and Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. 3. The Outpatient Clinic for Adults with Down's Syndrome: A Model to Diagnose Dementia. Antonia Coppus, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. 4. Medication Treatment of Dementia in People with Intellectual Disabilities. Ken Courtenay, Consultant Psychiatrist, London, UK and Nicole Eady, completing MSc in Psychiatric Research at University College London, UK. 5. Non-Pharmacological Interventions. Nancy Jokinen, School of Social Work, University of Northern British Columbia, Canada and Co-President of the British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association. 6. Living Life with Dementia. Sunny Kalsy-Lillico, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust, UK. Part II: Experiences of Dementia in People with Intellectual Disabilities: How Do We Know? 7. The Perspective of People with Intellectual Disabilities. Noelle Blackman, Dramatherapist, Chief Executive Office of Respond and Honorary Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, UK and David Thompson, Founder of Growing Older with Learning Disabilities (GOLD) group. 8. Towards Understanding Individual Experiences of People Ageing with Down's Syndrome and Dementia. Karen Watchman, Alzheimer Scotland Lecturer in Dementia, University of the West of Scotland, UK. 9. Family Experiences of Supporting a Person with Down's Syndrome and Dementia in Australia. Rachel Carling-Jenkins, Research Fellow, Intellectual Disability Research Group, LaTrobe University, Australia, Christine Bigby, Research Programme Leader and Deputy Chair Academic Board, LaTrobe University, Australia and Teresa Iacono, Professor of Rural and Regional Allied Health, LaTrobe University, Australia. 10. Planning Ahead: Supporting Families to Shape the Future After a Diagnosis of Dementia. Christine Towers, Research and Service Development Manager, Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, UK and Heather Wilkinson, Co-Director, Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange and Head of Interdisciplinary Social Science, University of Edinburgh, UK. Part III: Service Planning: What Are We Going to Do? Sharing the Diagnosis of Dementia: Breaking Bad News to People with an Intellectual Disability. Irene Tuffrey-Wijne, Senior Research Fellow, St George's University of London, UK, Kingston University, UK and Maastricht University, the Netherlands and Karen Watchman, Alzheimer Scotland Lecturer in Dementia, University of the West of Scotland, UK. 12. Staff Knowledge and Training. Karen Dodd, Associate Director, Specialist Therapies: Learning Disabilities and Older Peoples' Mental Health Services and Consultant Clinical Psychiatrist, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK. 13. Belief in a Place Called Home: Reflections on Twenty Years of Dementia Specific Service Provision. Leslie Udell, Interim Executive Director, Winniserv Inc., Canada. 14. Responding to the Challenges of Service Development to Address Dementia Needs for People with an Intellectual Disability and their Caregivers. Mary McCarron, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, Philip McCallion, Professor, School of Social Welfare, University of Albany, USA, Evelyn Reilly, Lecturer in Specialist Nursing (Dementia and Learning Disability) Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and Niamh Mulryan, Acting Clinical Director, Daughters of Charity Intellectual Disability Services, Dublin, Ireland. 15. Intellectual Disability and Dementia Services: Better Together or Apart? Susan Mary Benbow, Director, Older Mind Matters Ltd., UK, Moni Grizzell, Nurse Practitioner, Research Sister, and Visiting Lecturer, University of Wolverhampton, UK and Andrew Griffiths, Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry, Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK. 16. Measuring Outcomes for Services and Individuals. Karen Dodd, Associate Director, Specialist Therapies: Learning Disabilities and Older Peoples' Mental Health Services and Consultant Clinical Psychiatrist, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK. References. List of Contributors. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Individual Service Funds Handbook is the definitive guide to one of the most innovative forms of personal budget in health and social care. It gives a clear explanation of what Individual Service Funds (ISFs) are, how to use them effectively and includes all the information you need in order to implement them in your organisation. The Handbook spans a range of settings, including a dementia care home, supported living and residential homes for adults with learning disabilities and people who use mental health services. It also sets out guidelines and templates which can be used when implementing ISFs, addressing key practical concerns including: how to put together effective support plans, and how to ensure that ISFs are delivered in a person-centred way, how to overcome organisational complexities in implementation and supporting managers. A one-stop resource for anyone wanting to understand the potential of ISFs, the Handbook is required reading for service providers, commissioners, and those engaged in person-centred practice and personalisation, including user-led organisations.Trade ReviewIdeal for people who are responsible for managing and leading care services, this book describes how Individual Service Funds can be used to support person-centred care through the practical experiences of providers working with people of different ages and support needs. A must for any care provider who is keen to explore this new opportunity for personalisation. -- Professor Jon Glasby, Director of Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham.Table of ContentsSection 1: The ISF Process. Chapter 1: Individual service funds. Chapter 2: Allocation. Chapter 3: Planning. Chapter 4: Implementation. Chapter 5: Review. Section 2: Key issues and learning in implementation. Chapter 6: Managing the Change. Chapter 7: Creating an Infrastructure for ISFs at Scale. Chapter 8: Working with Manageres. Chapter 9: Assistive Technology. Chapter 10: Mental Health Services. Chapter 11: Older People Services. Chapter 12: Understanding the Impact. Conclusions. Chapter 13: ISFs in the Future. Chapter 14: Overall Learning.

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Book SynopsisThe mindful art therapy presented in this book places inner contemplation, openness and visual language at its centre, showing how traditional Eastern wisdom can be integrated into modern psychotherapeutic practice for mind-body wellness. This book introduces a foundation for mindful art therapy practice by providing a coherent framework that bridges paradigms between eastern and western traditions. The author clarifies different approaches from mindfulness traditions to guide students and practitioners in determining the most suitable and personalised method for practice, research and professional development. The book features case studies and artworks from the treatment of common clinical presentations such as anxiety and depression and includes a guided meditation script and audio file. This book is an essential text for art therapy and psychology students, academics and allied health professionals who seek to integrate mindful art therapy into research and practice.Trade ReviewAs a practicing therapist this book is of great interest to me. Barbara takes me through each chapter giving me the confidence to practice mindful art therapy and offer this mode to the appropriate clients. This is an exciting possibility for a therapist who has been working in the field for twenty five years and I want to thank her for it! -- Marilyn Cobain, Private Practitioner Fellow of the Australian Psychological SocietyBarbara Jean Davis is a master quilter of intentional mindfulness, art therapy and collaborative partnerships. In "Mindful Art Therapy" she creates her "masterpiece quilt" - a unique "nine-block" design for facilitating openness and engaging clients in processing experiences and developing insights. It is an inspiring resource destined to become a gold standard for practice. -- Linda Thiessen, Founding President, British Columbia Artists in Healthcare SocietyI congratulate Barbara Jean Davis on her excellent book, which makes suitable reading for all health professionals and the public. It provides health professionals who work closely with patients suffering mental illness, a safe therapeutic tool for healing as part of their overall management plan. Barbara takes art therapy to a new level, by empowering patients to create art from a state of mindfulness and tap deeply into their deep felt emotions that may be difficult to express, their own inner wisdom and cultivate creativity!This book inspires me to refer more patients for art therapy and to take it on for myself as a means of tapping into my own creativity through mindfulness! -- Associate Professor Dr Vicki Kotsirilos, Medical Practitioner, Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport, La Trobe University and General PractitionerDr Davis demonstrates how a number of theoretical approaches combined with mindfulness exercises, guided imagery and art making can be adapted to the interests and concerns of a client in order to develop a beneficial approach to treatment. This book is of practical importance for students and clinicians alike. -- Mary B. Safrai, ATR-BC, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Reiki PractitionerCongratulations BJ Davis for producing a rich resource of theory and research related to integrating art into psychological practice. Personal reflections and the use of case studies wonderfully demonstrate how mindfulness and art therapy enable clients to confront emotional challenges, acquire acceptance and become empowered. -- Dr Barbara Jones, PhD, MAPS, Clinical and Educational PsychologistDr Davis persuasively argues for the value of mindfulness practices within the process of phenomenological-oriented art therapy. Clear theoretical perspectives are supported by a range of practical examples, helpfully illustrating the manner in which mindfulness can heighten awareness, expressiveness and therapeutic outcomes for the distressed client. -- Maryjane Morris, BA, Grad Dip PsychDr Davis provides a solid, well-documented case for the use of mindfulness and art therapy. She clearly explains the synergy between the two that makes the combination such an effective way of working with clients. From this base of understanding, Dr. Davis supplies the tools within the framework of different therapeutic approaches that can immediately and easily be used with clients. -- Joyce D. Bellish, MS, ATR-BC, NY State Licensed Art Therapist (LCAT)I am always eager to identify new methods that can assist people to understand themselves so that they can effect their own positive change. I appreciate that, in her book, Barbara expresses methods that allow people to be mindfully aware of their deepest selves through art. Barbara allows the individual to work through the processes of identifying, expressing and exploring emotion through art and mindfulness. What a lovely creative process. Barbara's insights could lead the way to more work in this area. -- Bernadette Bomford, PsychologistThis fascinating book comprises both art and science and the personal. Barbara canvasses the science of mindfulness and its current place in psychology practice. As an art therapist by nature as well as practice, Barbara has sought to elaborate on how mindfulness can enhance art therapy practice. The art work produced by her clients and how these changed over time illustrate the expansive nature of Barbara's approach. -- Professor Denise Charman, Formerly Head of School of Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, The Cairnmillar InstituteTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Preface. Part I. What is Mindfulness?. 1. Introduction. 2. Mindfulness Theories and Approaches. Part II. Mindful Art Therapy - A Method for Practice. 3. Mindfulness Processes. 4. Art Therapy Perspectives. 5. Inside a Mindful Art Therapy Session. Part III. Metaphorically Speaking. 6. Painting Through Depression. 7. Good Grief. 8. Voice of Reason. 9. Silence is Golden. 10. Contemplating Panic. Part IV. Clinical Applications in Mindful Art Therapy. 11. Sentient Being. 12. Sense and Sensibility. Chapter 13. Complementary Methods. 14. Mindful-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Wellness. 15. ACT. 16. Positive Psychology. Part V. Developing a Mindful Art Therapy Practice. 17. On Becoming a Mindful Art Therapist. 18. A Note About Music. Tables and Figures. References.

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Book SynopsisIf your child finds talking to people a struggle, this is the book to get the conversation started.In this hands-on guide, Heather Jones offers practical advice, born of experience with her own son, which will help you teach your child the principles of communication. Full of strategies and examples, it shows how you can allay fears, build confidence and teach your child to enjoy conversation. Once a child gets used to talking with other people, many life skills can develop more easily as they grow up – from making friends and shopping for themselves, to being interviewed and eventually getting a job.This handy book provides guidance and inspiration to parents, teachers and anyone else who cares for a child who finds language and comprehension difficult.Trade Review“This book is a sign of emotional intelligence at its best. It is a wonderfully inspiring piece of writing and should be at the fingertips of parents everywhere who want to think clearly and communicate lovingly with their children. Heather Jones has displayed all of the insights of on outstanding communicator in approaching the problem of connecting with, and developing the communication skills of, her son. She has then managed to translate these insights into clear and simple steps for all to follow.” -- Patsy McCarthy, Adjunct Professor, Speech Communication, Queensland University of Technology, BrisbaneWith the benefit of hindsight and personal experience, Heather Jones has provided a powerful insight into the complexities of raising a child with Asperger Syndrome and significant speech language impairment. This enlightening account of Jamie's journey from angry, frustrated child to communicative young adult should not be missed. -- Sarah Frost (M.Ed; Ba hons) Educational Consultant“Heather Jones has given us an easy-to-read book on an important and complex topic—conversation. She brings a wealth of experience and understanding of her son who, like many others, lacks the skills (though not the interest) to talk with us. Lots of tips for parents here. We need more books from those who live with those coping with autism.” -- Anne M. Donnellan, PhD, Professor, University of San Diego, Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin-MadisonThis should be read by parents of all children, not just those with autism. -- Lorretta Perry, grandmother of Yvander, a 17-year old with ADHD and autism... those who have Asperger syndrome. They need help to learn the art of conversation and how this might be done is what the author of this book demonstrates. Jessica Jones writes from a wealth of practical experience: she has a son, now a young adult, who has Asperger syndrome and language impairment... She stresses the importance of asking open questions to develop meaningful conversations and reminds readers that the skill of conversational turn taking has to be taught to aspies, again providing personal examples... There are useful chapters on making friends, coping with social situations such as parties and youth groups and how to cope with authority figures... All in all, a very helpful, empowering and affirming book for parents and others working with children who need help in communicating. -- Red Reading Hub blog by Jill BennettTalk to Me provides an array of strategies which aim to provide confidence in children whose conversational skills are limited. The chapters are short, easy to read and cover a variety of topics... A must read for parents. -- Liz Knowles, Afasic * Afasic News *Table of ContentsPreface. Part I. Working on Conversation. 1. Increasing Vocabulary is Not Enough! 2. How to Get Your Child Talking. 3. Demanding a Conversation from Your Child. 4. It's Never Too Late to Start Encouraging Conversation. 5. Talking about a Diagnosis. 6. Finding a Reward System that Your Child Can Verbalise. 7. Using a Diary as a Conversation Catalyst. 8. Teaching Your Child to Ask 'Wh' Questions. 9. Teaching Turn-Taking in Conversation. 10. Teaching Your Child to Be an Active Listener. 11. Being an Active Listener for Your Child. 12. Teaching the Importance of Staying on Topic (without Over-Indulging in Special Interests). 13. What is Phatic Communication and Why is it Important? 14. Encouraging the Use of Names. 15. How to Help Family and Friends Have Conversations with Your Child. 16. Talking about Body Language and Emotions with Your Child. 17. Understanding the Importance of Pauses and Silence. 18. Making the Most of Stories and Story-Telling. 19. Using Mind-Maps to Improve Conversation. 20. Coping with Idioms and Incorrect English. 21. Teaching Your Child to Verbalise Distress (and Avoid Meltdown). 22. Conversation Starters in the Supermarket. 23. Conversation Starters on Car Journeys. 24. Conversation Starters and Special Interests. 25. Encouraging Conversation with Games and Puzzles. Part II: Developing Social Skills, Life Skills and Independence. 26. Making Friends. 27. Dealing with Authority Figures. 28. Birthday Parties and Youth Groups. 29. Planning for Practical Life Skills. 30. Using Mind-Maps to Develop Abstract Life Skills. 31. Organising Daily Life and Establishing a Routine. 32. Giving Your Child Responsibility for Daily Tasks. 33. Preparing Your Child to Organise His Life. 34. What Your Child Can Learn from Caring for a Pet. 35. Preparing Your Child for Cooking. 36. Preparing Your Child to Manage Money. 37. Noticing the Absence of Meltdowns and Encouraging Resilience. 38. Preparing Your Child for Job Interviews. 39. Preparing Your Child for Driving. 40. Preparing for the First Day at Work. Afterword. Where Are We Now? Appendix 1. Charting Your Child's Progress.

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Book SynopsisAutiPower! presents a series of candid interviews with adults on the autism spectrum that offers a unique insight into their work and life experiences. Through these inspiring accounts we hear of the many ways that people with autism have overcome challenges and used their autism traits for employment success.Despite his doctorate in Mathematics, Jaap struggled to keep many jobs before realizing that his intense attention to detail that was making him a slow worker became a strength once he learnt to set goals and communicate his progress. Wendy's autism is a big advantage as a special education teacher because she truly understands the children that she teaches. From software engineers, to company directors, to those who work in autism advocacy, the interviewees openly discuss the pitfalls and the positives of working life with autism. Also interviewed are autism professionals, career coaches and employers who discuss the value and great talents that people with autism bring to the workplace.Trade ReviewAutiPower! is like having lots of conversations with a whole bunch of interesting people involved either personally or professionally with autism. I learned many snippets of information all presented in a warm and personal format. I'd happily have a chat with any of these fascinating people! -- Sarah Hendrickx, Hendrickx Associates, freelance trainer, and consultant in autism spectrum conditions, author of several books on Asperger syndromeThe stories in this book provide real insight into how the autistic mind works. Readers will be encouraged and empowered by the many examples of resilience, perseverance and self-acceptance. -- Barbara Bissonnette, principal of Forward Motion Coaching and author of The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival GuideTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. The Man Who Invented Himself. Jaap Brand. 2. The Woman Who Tries to Fend for Herself. Wendy Vinck. 3. 19. 'We Want Jobs'. Nita Jackson and Drew Miles. 4. 'We Need to Explain to Employers Where Profit Can be Made'. Annelies Spek. 5. 'Autism does Work'. Bram Barkhuysen. 6. Chicken Dish, prepared á l'Autiste. Ted and Thea de Laat. 7. 'I Can Make My Own Choices'. Robyn Steward. 8. The Interesting Experiment. Frank van Tiel. 9. 'We Need More Support' Maxine Aston. 10. About Trains, Comics and Cut-Backs. Elsbeth van de Ven. 11. 'Impossible Doesn't Exist, Impossible at This Moment Does'. Barbara de Leeuw. 12. 'If it is in my Interest, I will Tell'. Dominiek Heyvaart. 13. The Invisible Wheelchair. Karin Berman. 14. 'Let's Open Our Eyes'. Dirk Rombaut. 15. Society is Ready for It. Marcel Hurkens. 16. 'We Want to Be Ourselves!'. Carlo Post. 17. Survival in a Jungle of Information. Ben Kuijpers. 18. From Devil's Spawn to Philosopher. Jan Verhaegh. 19. 'Einstein had Asperger's, Didn't He?' Mark Ty-Wharton. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisNow fully updated and with up-to-the-minute guidance, this is the only book you will need to make sense of the key elements of law involved in social work with children and families in England and Wales.Accessible and jargon-free, this everyday reference explains the fundamental concepts of parental responsibility and human rights, and the provisions of private and public law, including care proceedings and adoption. This second edition incorporates recent changes including the Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance for inter-agency working, the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Crime and Courts Act 2013 as well as the latest case law. Checklists, charts and highlighted points allow for easy reference, and illustrative case scenarios put the law into context.This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide will be an invaluable resource for practising social workers, as well as trainees, students and those studying for post-qualifying awards.Trade ReviewPraise for the second edition:'This book lives up to the high standards of the first edition, updated to take account of recent court judgments and the many changes to child and family legislation in England and Wales. Lynn Davis writes authoritatively and with crystal clarity. She explains the law helpfully, with direct relevance to real-life social work practice. The book is full of useful features such as key points for practice, readable summaries of court decisions, realistic and thought-provoking case studies and handy checklists. Every child and family team should have a copy in their office.' -- Dr Jonathan Dickens, School of Social Work, University of East AngliaThis is a stunningly good piece of work. Many whose work involves the law find it a horrible dark space, and practitioners can try to make do with a working knowledge or skirt around it - leading to unsafe work and poor practice. But here is a book that is friendly in tone and spot on with guidance that makes it all 'start to make sense'. You come away from Lynn's book wishing you could meet her. She is a wise presence who makes you feel you could venture out into this alien territory and her knowledge makes it all look easier than it is. With the destruction of legal advice services, we all need this knowledge now. It is the perfect overview with practical information and case-study snippets to help the reader to emerge with a real grasp of the legal system and its day-to-day implications and application. This should be manna for social workers, and it is also a great foundation stone for all of us involved with children and families. -- James Pirrie, Solicitor, Collaborative Lawyer, Arbitrator and Mediator, Family Law in Partnership, LondonChildren law and court proceedings are changing. The role of the social worker as an expert has been re-affirmed and clear, analysed and considered evidence from social workers is essential. We judges depend on social workers' professionalism and in my view it is vital for social workers to have an understanding of the law. No-one asks them to be lawyers but they must understand what the law is, its limitations and also the tests the court applies. This book is readable, practical and clear and allows the social worker to gain the essential knowledge they need to undertake their role in the court system. -- Christopher Simmonds- District Judge of the Principal Registry of the Family Division and Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments CommissionThis is an extremely timely publication with the onset of new legislation, revised statutory safeguarding guidance and significant changes to the family justice system. Davis declares that "the time is right for a newly confident social work profession to reclaim its rightful place in the court process.". Davis's coverage of the issues is both global yet intricate in her attention to detail and references to contemporary themes. An absolute must for social workers who want to be on the 'front foot' in their practice. -- Nushra Mansuri, Professional Officer, British Association of Social WorkersPraise for the first edition:'Social work practitioners and family lawyers will benefit from reading this work and gain even more from it if they are able to have a copy close to hand while at work.' -- Journal of Social Welfare & Family LawI highly recommend this book to students, newly qualified workers, frontline practitioners and their managers. It is a valuable tool to have in one's armoury for those involved in children and families social work. -- Children and Young People NowExceptional value for money. It covers the whole range of roles and responsibilities that local authorities address, and I have no doubt this content will assist all child care social workers acting as 'agents' of the local authority to practice efficiently, effectively and above all safely. I could go on - but go and buy the book and see for yourself. -- Professional Social WorkThis is a stunningly good piece of work. Many whose work involves the law find it a horrible dark space, and practitioners can try to make do with a working knowledge or skirt around it - leading to unsafe work and poor practice. But here is a book that is friendly in tone and spot on with guidance that makes it all 'start to make sense'. You come away from Lynn's book wishing you could meet her. She is a wise presence who makes you feel you could venture out into this alien territory and her knowledge makes it all look easier than it is. With the destruction of legal advice services, we all need this knowledge now. It is the perfect overview with practical information and case-study snippets to help the reader to emerge with a real grasp of the legal system and its day-to-day implications and application. This should be manna for social workers, and it is also a great foundation stone for all of us involved with children and families. -- James Pirrie, Solicitor, Collaborative Lawyer, Arbitrator and Mediator, Family Law in Partnership, LondonMost of the chapters are punctuated by relevant and recent case law examples... this book is a useful tool for social workers... This book is comprehensive in its coverage of the vast array of issues in children and families law and... is very readable, bringing the complexity of this terrain to life. -- Nushra Mansuri, Professional Officer, BASW * Professional Social Work *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. Part 1: Fundamentals. 1. Human Rights. 2. Key Points in Children and Families Law. 3. Parents, Parental Responsibility and Children's Autonomy. Part 2: Private Law. 4. Section 8 Orders, Specific Issues and Prohibited Steps. 5. Arrangements for Children (Residence) and Special Guardianship Orders. 6. Arrangements for Children (Contact). Part 3: The Local Authority's Support Role. 7. Children in Need. 8. Accommodation. Part 4: Child Protection. 9. Child Protection Investigations. 10. Emergency Action. Part 5: Care Proceedings. 11. Threshold Criteria. 12. Care Proceedings - Interim Stages. 13. Care Proceedings - Care Orders and Care Plans and Contact. 14. Care Plans. 15. Adoption Fundamentals and Adoption by Consent. 16. Placement Orders, Contested Adoptions and Contact. Appendices. 1A. Children Act - Key Sections by Number. 1B. Children Act - Key Sections by Subject. 2. Residence, Special Guardianship and Adoption at a Glance. 3. Contact Aide - Memoire. 4. Care and Accommodation at a Glance. 5. Summary of Duties to Looked After Children. 6. Emergency Protection Order Aide Memoire. 7. Care and Supervision Orders at a Glance. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book demonstrates very clearly how the personalisation of support and services works in practice. The authors describe how Jennie, a young person with autism and learning difficulties, was supported through the transition from school to living independently using simple, evidence-based person-centred planning tools. Jennie's story illustrates the importance of quality person-centred reviews, dispels the many myths surrounding Individual Service Funds and personal budgets and demonstrates how families, schools and other agencies can work collaboratively to help young people with disabilities move into adulthood with more choice and control over their lives, and with better life prospects. Practical pointers for readers to apply to their own circumstances are included, and the book contains helpful examples of the key person-centred thinking tools. Anyone involved in supporting children and young people with disabilities as they approach adulthood, including parents and carers, SENCOs, teachers, social workers and service providers, will find this to be essential reading. More generally, it will be an informative resource for those seeking a better understanding of how personalisation and person-centred planning work in practice.Trade ReviewThis book is intended for anyone involved in supporting young people with disabilities as they approach adulthood. -- Autism eyeThis is a much-needed resource for families and professionals and is especially helpful at a time when people are considering the implications and opportunities relating to the new SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) system set out in the Children and Families Bill... One of the top ten Preparing for Adulthood messages is that local areas should "raise aspirations for a fulfilling life, by sharing clear information about what has already worked for others". Thank you Jennie, Suzie, Helen and Jennie's circle for sharing your experiences. This book will help local areas achieve this and ensure other young people and families have positive experiences of moving into adulthood and better life chances. -- from the foreword by Nicola Gitsham, Programme Manager, Preparing for AdulthoodAs President of The Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) for the year 2013/14, I have been privileged to work closely with a number of key people in central government departments, with colleagues across the voluntary and independent sectors and with other local authorities. There is enormous commitment across the country, at all levels, to bring about a culture change in the way we identify strengths and needs, and provide support to children with additional needs and their families. Suzie's story reinforces my view that significant change should and can happen, and we must make it happen. -- from the afterword by Andrew Webb, President of The Association of Directors of Children's Services Ltd (ADCS) and Corporate Director, Services for People, Stockport CouncilThis is clearly going to be a useful - and inspiring - resource for anyone wishing to support a person they care for to live the life they choose. What I like about it is that it goes beyond the rhetoric of personalisation to make it a reality by showing how those who know the person best can come up with creative and innovative solutions to overcome some of the barriers traditional thinking might put in the way of progress. The 'Circle of Support' is a particularly powerful idea. -- Mark Lever, Chief Executive, National Autistic SocietyAs a mother of two sons with autism, I feel gratitude to Suzie Franklin for setting out so clearly the path she and her daughter Jennie have taken... This book shows how Jennie's team, headed by Suzie, have achieved an excellent outcomes through "Jennie-centred" planning... given the right kind of living environment, with all their priorities and idiosyncrasies taken into consideration, they can lead rich, fulfilling, interactive lives.Personallisation in Practice explains the process step by step, while at the same time painting a vivid picture of Jennie's vibrant, life-enhancing personality. This is an immensely useful book for parents and professionals -- Charlotte Moore, author of George And Sam- Autism in the Family * Children and Young People Now *This book provides essential information for families and professionals to help them support young disabled people to make the most of the personalisation agenda, and gain more choice and control over their lives. Person-centred planning is a key part of this process... this book is refreshing... packed with references to more in-depth information... this book is a great resource, demonstrating good practice and useful tips and tools to make personalisation a reality for many more people. -- Maria Chambers, executive principal, Scope * Children & Young People Now *This book deals with the first author's personal experiences of personalisation. It tells the story of her daughter,Jenny, from the diagnosis of autism through to independent adulthood, focusing on how personalised services can be set up for the transition from school to adulthood. The second author has been heavily involved in the government personalisation agenda... It is valuable that the challenges the author faced, both practical and emotional, are also included, as this offers the reader ideas about how to overcome similar challenges... The book is easy to read, well structured, and divided into logical chapters that are easy to access. It could be readcover-to-cover very quickly, which is ideal for busy parents and professionals.It would be of use for professionalsworking in transition services or, perhaps even more so, parents looking ahead to supporting their child in thetransition to adulthood. -- Kirsty Gilmour, Occupational Therapist, The Evelina London Childrens' Community OT Service * British Journal of Occupational Therapy *Table of ContentsForeword by Nicola Gitsham. Introduction. 1. Early Years. 2. Transition and Person-Centred Reviews. 3. Jennie's 'Circle of Support'. 4. Thinking About a Personal Budget and Developing Jennie's Support Plan. 5. Finding Jennie a Place to Live. 6. Finding the Provider. 7. Getting the Right Staff for Jennie. 8. Training and Supporting Staff to be 'Jennie Experts'. 9. Making it all Happen - Person-Centred Reviews and Change. 10. Two Years On - A New Path. 11. Our Advice for Families, Providers and Local Authorities. Afterword by Andrew Webb. Appendix: Person-Centred Planning Tools. Index.

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Book SynopsisCommunication skills are fundamental to effective social work practice. Accessible and easy-to-read, Mastering Communication in Social Work is designed to help you develop these essential skills. It explores the basics of how communication works, the factors that influence how effectively you attend to and convey information, and how you can improve your communication. Particular attention is given to the challenges posed by difficult clients and the cultural dimensions of communication. Gast and Bailey put forward a reflective model for practice designed help you break bad habits and develop a wider repertoire of communication behaviours. Practice vignettes and exercises for the reader are included throughout. This book is essential reading for social work students, practitioners, managers, practice teachers and assessors, and trainers, as well as those in allied professions.Trade ReviewI'm delighted to see a series that is accessible and that deals with the knowledge and skills needed to work creatively with the everyday concerns and complex issues encountered in direct social work practice. This series offers indispensable coverage of key issues. -- Pamela Trevithick, Visiting Professor in Social Work, Buckinghamshire New University, UKThis engaging text provides qualifying and post qualifying social work students with an illuminating framework for developing and sustaining effective communication skills for social work practice. -- Professor Gillian Ruch, Department of Social Work and Social Care, University of Sussex.An invaluable resource for qualifying students and more experienced practitioners alike. -- Brian Littlechild, Professor of Social Work, School of Health and Social Work, University of HertfordshireTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. The Principles of Social Work Communication. 2. How Communication Works. 3. Diversity in Communication. 4. Communication where there is resistance or reluctance. 5. 'Doing' communication: a new approach to changing how we improve practice. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisHow can professionals work together with foster carers to create stable and therapeutic foster placements? Team Parenting for Children in Foster Care describes a unique model of supporting children in care which involves foster carers and professionals working together in the best interests of the child. This book lays out the key principles of Team Parenting - to meet the needs of troubled young people in an integrated way and incorporate therapy within a wider team of social workers, therapists, psychologists and foster carers - as well as the theory behind it and interventions used. It details how the approach contributes to the recovery of looked after children and each chapter includes examples that illustrates how Team Parenting works in practice. Team Parenting for Children in Foster Care includes ideas for systems and individual practice that will inform and improve foster carers' and professionals' work in any setting.Trade ReviewI was thrilled to read Team Parenting for Children in Foster Care, which shows such a clear understanding of how the provision for vulnerable and traumatised looked after children and young people can be improved. It recognises the importance of an integrated approach with the young person at the centre, supported by a group of carers and professionals working together collaboratively to ensure their needs are met in a coherent and seamless manner. This wonderful book is essential reading for anyone committed to the healing and recovery of looked after children and young people.Congratulations Jeanette and Judy for writing a book that demonstrates such strong commitment to reflective practice and love of these beautiful young people. -- Susan Barton, AM, Founder/Director, Lighthouse Foundation, AustraliaThis book makes a valuable contribution to a much-needed body of work on approaches to doing foster care that can help respond to the diverse needs [of children in care]... It is a tribute to the authors and their achievement that I find myself wishing that I could sit down and talk with them about many of the points they make. This is the sign of a valuable book, one that gets you thinking and energised. -- from the foreword by Professor Robbie Gilligan, School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin, IrelandTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Contextual Factors Influencing the Rise of Team Parenting. 2. The Emergence of Team Parenting - Definitions And Practice. 3. Key Features of Team Parenting. 4. Therapeutic Interventions in Team Parenting: Consultation with Foster Carers. 5. Therapeutic Interventions in Team Parenting: Team Parenting Meetings. 6. Therapeutic Interventions in Team Parenting: Joint Carer/Child Work. 7. Support for Foster Carers In Team Parenting. 8. The Contribution of Education And Mentoring In Team Parenting. 9. Further Developments In Team Parenting. 10. Conclusion - Where Next? References. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisIs it possible to overcome the enduring problem of child maltreatment?In Eradicating Child Maltreatment, leading international figures in the field of child welfare address this enduring and thorny question, setting out a public health approach to prevention. It draws on groundbreaking research and practice on prevention and early intervention from around the globe spanning health, social care, education and criminal justice. Contributors describe what is known about the incidence of child maltreatment, how far we have succeeded in eradicating it, which preventative strategies have been proven to be effective, and offers evidenced recommendations for policy and practice.Aiming to draw us nearer to the goal of a world free from child maltreatment first articulated by the visionary paediatrician Dr. C. Henry Kempe in 1978, this important book provides new insights for professionals, managers, academics and policymakers across the range of child and family welfare services.Trade ReviewThis book blends together current thinking about child maltreatment from a group of expert clinicians, researchers and policy makers. Its emphasis on prevention, appropriate use of systems, practical preventive programs and the use of a public heath approach to reduce child abuse is particularly welcome. -- Kim Oates MD DSc MHP FRACP, Emeritus Professor, University of SydneyThe maltreatment of children is one of the greatest social problems of our time, rarely out of the media, but often lacking in public understanding of what could effectively be done to reduce children's suffering. In this excellent book Arnon Bentovim and Jenny Gray have brought together a highly regarded group of scholars and practitioners to share their knowledge and understanding of the presentation of different forms of childhood maltreatment, and evidence informed approaches to the prevention of, and response to, multiple forms of child harm. The book is an ambitious undertaking, and all the better for being so. -- Dr John Devaney, Director of Education, Queen's University Belfast, and Chairperson, British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and NeglectThe content of each chapter is relevant to all child protection professionals... This is not just a well-researched academic book, as it goes beyond describing why child maltreatment needs to be eradicated and how Case studies are used to bring alive the complex needs of the families we work with. As most of us working is safeguarding would agree this book purports the view that prevention of abuse and neglect is better than the cure... This book is a great read and a very useful reference and resource. -- Hilary Schultess-Young, Independent Social Worker * Professional Social Work *This is an excellent resource for provision of information about many aspects of child maltreatment... Proposed interventions by authors highlight practices and initiatives in other countries... This book explores many critical issues concerning the need for a wider preventative agenda for child maltreatment. It provokes thoughtful debate about the possibilities for drawing on a full range of responses - from professionals to community and the family... There is some useful (...) attention to the skills base of assessment and intervention, however, anyone reading this book will gain from the breadth and detailed attention throughout to research evidence and examination of theory underpinning knowledge of areas such as attachment and sex offender behaviour... This book is an important resource for students, practitioners and academics. -- Cathy Pilkington, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Canterbury Christ Church University * Seen and Heard *Table of Contents1. Introduction, Jenny Gray, OBE, International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), and Social Work Consultant, UK. 2. Burdens and Consequences of Child Maltreatment, Arnon Bentovim, Visiting Professor, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. 3. The Role of Health Services in Responding to Child Maltreatment, Jenny Woodman, UCL-Institute of Child Health, London, UK and Ruth Gilbert, UCL-Institute of Child Health, London, UK. 4. Preventing Abuse: Getting it Right From the Start, Jane Barlow, Warwick University, UK. 5. Public Health Approach to Parenting and Family Support: A Blended Prevention Strategy to Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect, Ron Prinz, Professor and Director of Parenting and Family Research Center, University of South Carolina. 6. Developmental and Dynamic Design in Service Systems: Making the Most of What We Know, Bruce Chorpita, University of California, Los Angeles and Practice Wise LLC, USA, Alayna Park and Eric Daleiden. 7. Hope for Children and Families: Developing a Resource Pack Targeting Abusive Parenting and the Associated Impairment of Children, Arnon Bentovim. 8. Application of the Hope for Children and Family Resource Pack (The Green Family), Arnon Bentovim. 9. Child Sexual Abuse: The Possibilities of Prevention, Donald Findlater, The Lucy Faithfull Foundation, Birmingham, UK. 10. Review, Arnon Bentovim and Jenny Gray.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the exciting areas of overlap between psychodrama and other therapeutic schools and presents opportunities for their creative interaction and integration.Psychodramatists, to varying degrees, integrate the ideas and philosophies of other forms of psychotherapy into their clinical practice. Similarly, other therapists make use of the action methods of psychodrama. This edited volume contains contributions from a variety of dual-trained therapists qualified in psychodrama and trained in another therapeutic modality, including dramatherapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, family therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and more. Each chapter considers a different model of interaction and integration between therapeutic schools and explains how they can enhance and enrich a therapist's professional practice. In doing so, this book reveals an understanding of the core commonalities of the therapeutic process.With clinical case studies illustrating enhanced practice through creative interaction of the therapeutic schools, this book will be of interest to psychodramatists and all other therapists who integrate action techniques into their clinical practice.Trade ReviewThis book explores the fertile territory where psychodrama can empower and enrich, as well as learn from, other therapeutic modalities. -- from the Foreword by Marcia Karp, MA, TEP, a Founding member of the British Psychodrama Association and the Federation of European PsychodramaAs novice practitioners, we learn our therapies in their pure forms, cautioned and anxious at deviating from accepted methodology. As veteran and multi-qualified clinicians, we develop our own ways of integrating therapeutic methods with little external guidance. This book is a rare and brave exploration of this contentious theme. It is a treasure trove of insights for psychodramatists, and provides much food for thought for any therapist who uses action methods to inform and enrich their practice. -- Rose Leggett, MSc, RMN, CAMHS Clinical Nurse Specialist, psychodramatist, child psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner, Cheshire, UKContributors to the book come from a wide variety of therapeutic modalities... The book provides and makes good use of case studies that help the reader to understand the psychodramatic process and its effectiveness... I enjoyed reading this book and finding out about the therapeutic benefits of psychodrama and can see how some of Moreno's ideas could be included within the play therapy space. -- Sally Perry, PTUK Accredited Play Therapist and Trainee Clinical Supervisor * Play for Life *Table of ContentsForeword. Marcia Karp, group and individual psychotherapist and trainer, educator and practitioner in psychodrama. Glossary: An Introduction to Psychodrama Concepts and Terms. Marcia Karp and Mark Farrall, forensic psychologist and psychodramatist, Director of Ignition. 1. Introduction: The Integration of Psychodrama and other Modalities. Paul Holmes, child and adolescent psychiatrist, adult psychoanalytic psychotherapist and psychodrama psychotherapist, Kate Kirk, psychodrama psychotherapist, researcher and trainer, and Mark Farrall. 2. Psychodrama and Mentalization: Loosening the Illusion of a Fixed Reality. Anna Napier, clinical specialist occupational therapist and psychodrama psychotherapist, and Anna Chesner, psychodrama and group analytic psychotherapist. 3. Psychodrama and Group Analysis. Mary Levens, Group Analyst, Institute of Group Analysis. 4. Passion in Action: Family Systems Therapy and Psychodrama. Chip Chimera, psychodramatist and systemic family psychotherapist, Director of Centre for Child Studies, The Institute of Family Therapy, London. 5. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodrama. Bernadette Hammond, high intensity therapist and psychodrama psychotherapist. 6. Integrating Psychodrama with Attachment Theory: Implications for Practice. Clark Baim, Senior Trainer in Psychodrama Psychotherapy and Co-Director of the Birmingham Institute for Psychodrama, UK. 7. Hypnotherapy, Altered States of Consciousness and Psychodrama. Eberhard Scheiffele, theatre artist, psychotherapist and psychodramatist. 8. Scenes From a Distance: Psychodrama and Dramatherapy. John Casson, dramatherapist and psychodrama psychotherapist. 9. Psychodrama Informed by Adaptive Information Processing (AIP): The Theory Underpinning Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Kate Bradshaw-Tauvon, psychotherapist and Co-Founder of Stockholm Institute for Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy. 10. The Owl and the Pussycat: Psychodrama, Other Therapies and Young People. Kate Kirk and Carl Dutton, psychodrama psychotherapist and mental health nurse. 11. Psychoanalysis and Psychodrama. Teresa M. Brown, psychodramatist, trainer, supervisor and examiner. References.

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Book SynopsisRestorative practice is an innovative approach to thinking about, and addressing, conflict and bullying, as well as disruptive, challenging and criminal behaviour. The approach is increasingly used to transform the culture of organisations, institutions and services and the way people communicate with one another.In this book, ten practitioners describe a restorative encounter as seen through the lens of their own theoretical model. The book's unique structure is modelled on a restorative practice known as Circle Time- comprising of a Check-in, a Main Activity, and a Check-out. In the Check-in the practitioner explains how their own theoretical model informs their practice; in the Main Activity they comment on the same case studies to highlight how each theory can deepen our understanding of what might be happening and why; and in the Check-out they reflect on what they have learned from reading each other's contributions. This is a unique exemplar of how restorative theory and practice can influence how practitioners think, learn and write about restorative practice.This will be an invaluable resource for restorative practitioners working across sectors including education, social services, youth offending or policy.Trade ReviewAs restorative justice continues to grow, expanding into new contexts and guided by practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds, it is critical that we maintain a solid foundation in the core guiding principles of the field and a strong connection to theories that support the work. Such a focus on restorative justice praxis brings together practice and theory, each informing the other and resulting in action that is guided by critical reflection. Belinda Hopkins contributes to this much-needed praxis by collaborating with ten leaders in the field of restorative justice who share the theories that support their work. This is not just a theory book, however; each of the theories is situated in ongoing work and applied in practical ways. This will definitely be a text I use in my classes. -- Katherine Evans, Assistant Professor, Restorative Justice in Education, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USAIt has been said that restorative justice is a practice in search of a theory. Thanks to Belinda Hopkins we now have ten theories succinctly outlined and applied to restorative practices. Practitioners, academics and students who want to analyse and deconstruct ideas that support restorative justice will find that this book will be an invaluable resource for many years. -- Tim Chapman, Course Director, Ulster University Masters in Restorative PracticesIn this book, Belinda Hopkins has brought together an important set of contributions in this maturing field of enquiry. It is no mean feat to structure a book in a way that reflects the restorative principles and process itself, but in doing so, she has successfully opened up space for debates on key issues from a range of significant perspectives. This thought provoking book will be helpful to practitioners, trainers and students alike. -- Dr Gillean McCluskey, Head of Institute for Education, Community & Society, University of EdinburghThis new book is a valuable addition to the literature around restorative practice. Bringing together a range of contributors with experience of delivering restorative practice, and innovatively structured based around a restorative process, it examines restorative encounters from different perspectives and explores the ways in which successful outcomes may be achieved. Clear, accessible and interesting, this book is well worth reading for anybody interested in restorative practice. -- Jon Collins, Chief Executive Officer, Restorative Justice Council, UKTable of ContentsPreface. Introductory Check-in. 1 Affect and Script Psychology - Restorative Practice, Biology and a Theory of Human Motivation, Marg Thorsborne, Managing Director of Margaret Thorsborne and Associates (Queensland and London), Australia. 2 Attribution Theory, Juliet Starbuck, Chartered Educational Psychologist, Connect to Change Ltd and University College London, UK. 3 Critical Relational Theory, Dorothy Vaandering, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 4 Depth Psychology and the Psychology of Conflict, Ann Shearer, Jungian Analyst, UK. 5 Nonviolent Commmunication, Shona Cameron, Educational Psychologist, Falkirk Council, UK. 6 Personal Construct Approaches, Pam Denicolo, University of Reading, Emeritus Professor, University of Surrey, Consultant Professor on Doctoral Education, UK. 7 Towards a Relational Theory of Restorative Justice, Mark Vander Vennen, Shalem Mental Health Network, Canada. 8 Resonant Empathy, Pete Wallis, Senior Practitioner (Restorative Justice), Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service, UK. 9 A Social Constructionist Approach to Restorative Conferencing, Wendy Drewery, Faculty of Education, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. 10 Transactional Analysis, Mo Felton, UKCP Registered Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist, Trainer and Supervisor and UKATA Registered Psychotherapist Trainer and Supervisor, UK. 11 Ten Different Ways to Approach a Restorative Encounter, Belinda Hopkins, Founder and Director of Transforming Conflict, UK. Closing Check-out.

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Book SynopsisThis practical handbook will empower activity coordinators and carers to run safe, rewarding and health-giving dance and movement sessions with older people, including with those who are frail, who have limited mobility or who are living with dementia.The authors describe the many benefits of dance and movement for older people, and address important practical considerations such as carrying out risk assessments, safety issues, adaptations for specific health conditions and disabilities and how to select appropriate props and music. Step-by-step instructions for 20 dances and movements drawn from a wide range of eras, cultures and traditions are then provided. Ranging from Can Can and Charleston to hand jive, morris dancing, sea shanties and traditional hymns with movements, there is something to suit every mood and occasion.This is an essential resource for activity coordinators and carers working with older people in care homes and day centres.Trade ReviewThis book...will make a great contribution to activity provision. It should become the bible for anyone interested in dance and movement sessions with older people. The depth of detail and information provided takes you step-by-step through everything you would need to do along with interesting insights into the history of each type of dance. The familiar songs are well-chosen for the group of older people who are dependent on others for support. -- Sylvie Silver, Director, National Association for Providers of Activities for Older PeopleThis handbook is designed to provide activity coordinators and carers with the information, knowledge and guidance to confidently and safely organise and facilitate dance and movement sessions for older people...The handbook covers a variety of aspects relating to dance and movement sessions for older people and includes chapters on understanding the benefits of moving, how to set up and prepare for a movement session including considerations that need to be made and finishes with examples of dances styles and themes which can be utilised. The examples of songs and music within the handbook are also accompanied with movement suggestions...The layout of the handbook was clear so you could easily find specific information and the content within it was explained in an uncomplicated manner... there is a link to a website where some of the dances are demonstrated... this handbook will be able to guide you accurately and methodically and ensure that you consider the health and safety aspects at the same time as providing positive engagement and stimulation for those the session is intended for. The handbook provides you with an instant source of music and movement ideas which then both you and those attending your class can extend upon should you wish.... It contains in depth information and step by step guidance to ensure that you can confidently and safely execute dance and movement sessions... Once you get your hands on this book, you will not need to buy another dance and movement inspiration book, as for me this book contains everything that you need to know and more! -- NAPA, Living Life MagazineThis is a very important and timely book for anyone who is either thinking of initiating or is already leading dance and movement classes for older people or those living with dementia. This well researched and clearly presented volume offers a wealth of practical suggestions on all aspects of planning and delivery of sessions from health and safety considerations and logistical implications to ideas for individual dances and significant occasions on which to base themed dance events... The book includes step-by-step instructions and music suggestions for dances from a wide range of genres, cultures and time periods, as well as links to two online videos... It will provide a good introduction to anyone new to the field. -- Malcom Burgin & Gill Roberts, ALIVE! Regional Managers * Signpost *Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: The Benefits. 1. Why Movement is Important for Older People. 2. Moving in Old Age: How It Helps. Part II: The Dance Session. 3. Preparing Yourself. 4. Preparing Your Venue. 5. Thinking About Equipment. 6. Preparing For Your Participants. 7. Planning and Running a Session. 8. Choosing and Using Music. 9. Choosing Dances. 10. A Note About Wheelchair Dancing. Part III: The Dances. 11. Warm-Up. 12. My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean (bath-time). 13. Dashing away with the Smoothing Iron (laundry). 14. Greek Greeting Dance. 15. Create Your Own Circle Dance. 16. Morris Dance with Sticks. 17. Morris Dance with Hankies. 18. Oats and Beans and Barley Grow. 19. Amazing Grace. 20. Step Softly on the Earth. 21. Morning Has Broken. 22. Can Can. 23. Charleston. 24. Pearly Shells (Hawaiian). 25. Oriental Eye Movements. 26. Haul Away Joe. 27. Shenandoah. 28. What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor? 29. Hand Jive. 30. Line Dancing. 31. The Waltz. 32. Free/Creative Dance. About the Author. Appendix I: Calendar for Themed Sessions. Appendix II: Organisations. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisAnna Halprin is a world-famous theatre artist and early pioneer in the expressive arts healing movement. This book explores her personal growth as a dancer and choreographer and the development of her therapeutic and pedagogical approach. The authors, who each trained with Halprin, introduce her creative work and the 'Life/Art Process®' she developed, an approach that takes life experiences as a source for artistic expression. They also examine the wider impact of Halprin's work on the fields of art, education, therapy and political action and discuss how she crossed the conventionally defined boundaries between them.Exploring Halprin's belief that dance can be a powerful force for transformation, healing, education, and making our lives whole, this book is a tribute to an exceptional body of artistic and therapeutic work and will be of interest to expressive arts therapists, dance movement psychotherapists, dancers, performance and community artists, and anyone with an interest in contemporary dance.Trade ReviewI found this book a comprehensive and rigorous account of Anna Halprin's work and its application and relevance today. The discussions on the boundaries between Art and Therapy in her work with the body are both radical and inspiring. As both a dance artist/performer (...) I find the depth of enquiry and capacity to understand the body in doing, making and developing a political structure quite profound. One would hope that more people today who are interested in Dance and Movement and the body in both contexts will take up this extraordinary account of a life's work. -- Kay Lynn * The Gestalt Centre; BGJ (British Gestalt Journal) and the Oxford Psychotherapy Society's members-only Journal *Readers will find that Anna Halprin: Dance, Process, Form is a detailed, well-researched, and objective examination of the life, work, and artistic mindset of Anna Halprin... the book is an interesting foray into where the process of expression in dance and therapy stands today, and also what it might mean for practitioners and performers going forward. -- Michael Fiorini * Somatic Psychotherapy Today *Table of ContentsPreface to the German edition. Anna Halprin. Foreword. Rudolf zur Lippe. Introduction. Ronit Land, Ursula Schorn and Gabriele Wittmann. 1. Anna Halprin: Her Life and Work. Gabriele Wittmann. 2. The 'Life/Art Process' – Building Blocks for Creative Action. Ursula Schorn. Dialogue 1. Challenges for the Critics. Ronit Land in Conversation with Gabriele Wittmann. 3. On the Phenomenon of Anna Halprin's Reception. Gabriele Wittmann. Dialogue 2. Challenges at the Interface between Art and Therapy. Gabriele Wittmann in Conversation with Ursula Schorn. 4. The Limits of Expression – The 'Life/Art Process' in the Therapeutic Context. Ursula Schorn. Dialogue 3. Emotionality in Pedagogical Work in the Multicultural Context. 5. Introducing Anna Halprin's Pedagogical Profile. Ronit Land. Notes. Photographs. Works. Bibliography. Films. Acknowledgements (Pictures). The Authors.

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Book SynopsisThe Writer's Key is a complete beginner's guide to writing for self-reflection and personal development. Creative writing can deepen our understanding of ourselves and our lives. This book unlocks the potential for gaining these insights, widening perspectives, finding new positivity, increasing confidence and reducing stress through writing. It:- introduces creative writing as a very enjoyable process for enabling reflective personal and professional development - provides strategies and inspiration for getting started, continuing despite hesitations and getting the most out of writing- features uplifting accounts of individuals' successful use of the Key for self-exploration and development through creative writing.The Writer's Key assumes no prior writing experience and will inspire and encourage anyone who wants to tell and explore their story, whether they feel trapped by issues at work or home because of loss, trauma or relationships, or simply want to make more of life.Trade Reviewher practical and stimulating style not only carries the reader along on an enthusiastic journey, byt her adroit use of examples and exercises (particularly the WRITE section at the end of each chapter) positivel encourages active participation. -- Nurturing PotentialThis book provides a gentle invitation to writing as a form of self-discovery, and quietly leads the user into some powerful moments of personal reflection. Highly recommended to anyone who is interested in learning more about the transformative potential of creative writing. -- John McLeod, Emeritus Professor of Counselling, Abertay University and Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Oslo UniversityWhat a gift - Gillie Bolton's writing wisdom, creativity and humanity presented in a fresh and utterly accessible way. If you are interested in opening a door and crossing thresholds into creative adventure or personal discovery, here's a sensitive and learned guide. Bolton knows how writing can provide ways into and out of life's terrains, smooth or bumpy, shady or bright. With a light touch, she shares insights and learning. The Writer's Key offers practical writing exercises, mapped out carefully and enriched with reflections from other writers navigating diverse experience. For novices, this book will provide support with first steps. For the experienced, it's a re-energising reminder of how and why we write. For everyone, it's a clear message that we each have a key and, if we choose, we can take this author's ample encouragement to trust the process and "Write!" -- Fiona Hamilton, writer and Director of Orchard Foundation, UKGillie's book is an extraordinarily good read. Some of the keys are simple and easy to use, others are jewelled and more demanding to turn. It is a book which promotes the mysterious and irreducible, and is for times when spoken words aren't deep, wide or strong enough. -- Jeannie Wright, Director of Counselling & Psychotherapy Programmes, Warwick UniversityThe Writer's Key is a necessary and inspirational book. It unlocks the secrets to the therapeutic potential of creative writing in all its forms. Gillie Bolton is a trustworthy, enthusiastic and invaluable guide for therapists and for those who know, instinctively, that writing may become a source of exploration, understanding and solace. Through her lucid chapters, examples and exercises, Gillie proves that there's no greater opportunity than that offered by a blank page and an itch to bring it alive with words. -- Robert Hamberger, poetGillie Bolton has furnished a meeting and finding place for surprisingly new words and freshly understood old words. Reading this work of explorative exercises, observations, reflections and insights can make a difference. With The Writer's Key you can open hidden doors into your memories, dreams, and relations, unpack and repack your life stories. "Ask your writing!" she advises. Write your senses, chances and changes, sharing your expressive words with others. -- Juhani Ihanus, Professor of Psychology, University of Helsinki, FinlandThe Writer's Key is an exciting and accessible way into creative writing for personal development; the many anecdotes and creative examples feed the reader, and the many ideas and imaginative exercises nourish the writer. This book shows the foundational ways in which writing can transform, release and motivate individuals as they travel through the sunlit and shadowed passages of life. -- Claire Williamson, Programme Leader, MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, Metanoia InstituteGillie Bolton's Writer's Key is a supremely hopeful book, one that reveals in every page its author's belief in the resilience, wisdom and creativity of us all. In this book, the author opens up so many doors for us as readers, with her encouraging words and gentle tone, her expertise as a personal writing specialist, and the generous treasure trove of writing prompts and illustrations she provides.Gillie Bolton brings years of personal and professional experience to fruition in this practical and inspirational guide to writing. Gently and with clarity and conviction, the author inspires us all to express our writer's voice, explore our unique selves, recognize our inner wisdom figures and realize the power we have to transform our lives. The Writer's Key is a multi-faceted guide to writing for healing, meaning-making and enhanced self-development. In vivid detailed ways, Bolton drives home the power of the writing process and inspires its readers to get out their favourite notebook and pen and proceed on their own creative journeys of discovery. -- Geri Chavis, Licensed Psychologist, Certified Poetry Therapist & SupervisorGillie Bolton holds the keys to healthier, happier, more robust living. In this delightful book, she unlocks doors, crates, and mystery chests of experience and emotion, expertly guiding us to our own hidden rooms, forgotten resources and undiscovered treasures. -- Kathleen Adams, Director, Center for Journal Therapy, USAThe book is aimed at an audience who is willing to give self-writing a try, and no previous experience of personal writing for self-knowledge and discovery is assumed. The writing activities at the end of each chapter are always imaginative and suggest strategic ways to students, practitioners, and supervisees who are seeking to explore personal and professional blocks, and especially those who enjoy words. For those who are experience in self-writing, the book offers a fresh look at the therapeutic potential of creative writing. It's an exciting reminder of how writing works and, unlike some of the art therapies, the only equipment needed is pencil and paper an somewhere to write. This is an exhilarating read and I found myself putting off what I was going to do and stating to write there and then. -- Jeannie Wright, Director of Counselling and Psychotherapy Programmes at Warwick Unversity * Therapy Today.net *Table of ContentsPreface. 1. The Writer's Key, An Introduction. 2. Beginning. 3. The Journal: An Everyday Ally. 4. Place, People, Things. 5. Tell Me a Story. 6. Poetry. 7. Pictures in the Mind: images. 8. Letters. 9. Conversation with Myself. 10. Mentors and Terrorists. 11. Dreams. 12. Once upon a Time… 13. Opening Doors. 14. Ever After.

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Book SynopsisExploring concepts of ageing, personhood, capacity, liberty, best interests and the nature and ethics of palliative care, this book will help those in the caring professions to understand and engage with the thoughts and arguments underpinning the experience of dementia and dementia care. Dementia is associated with ageing: what is the significance of this? People speak about person-centred care, but what is personhood and how can it be maintained? What is capacity, and how is it linked with the way a person with dementia is cared for as a human being? How should we think about the law in relation to the care of older people? Is palliative care the right approach to dementia, and if so what are the consequences of this view? What role can the arts play in ensuring quality of life for people with dementia? In answering such questions, Julian Hughes brings our attention back to the philosophical and ethical underpinnings of dementia care, shedding new light on the significance and implications for those in the caring professions, academics and researchers, and those living with dementia and their families.Trade ReviewIn this book, Julian Hughes makes a powerful and compelling case for a revolution in the treatment of people with dementia. He underscores the need to summon immediately the personal and political will to engage people with dementia as people who respond positively to the solicitude and open engagement provided by those deemed healthy. Viewing dementia and ageing in the broad scope of human life, yet without romanticising illness, Hughes challenges professional and lay carers to open their minds and hearts to create what Buber called, “I-Thou” relationships with people diagnosed with dementia, so as to improve the lives of all concerned. He does this on philosophically, ethically, sophisticated grounds as a philosopher, on medically sophisticated grounds as an old age psychiatrist, and on aesthetically sophisticated grounds as a humane, spiritually alive human being. This book will benefit many audiences, including, perhaps most importantly, people with dementia. -- Steven R. Sabat, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Georgetown University and author of The Experience of Alzheimer's Disease: Life Through a Tangled VeilJulian Hughes uses a rich combination of science, law, history, ethics and philosophy to illustrate the complex nature of dementia and how we view it. Through a series of fascinating case studies illustrating real life complex scenarios, and with superb clarity of writing, he gently challenges our current approaches to people with dementia – above all emphasising the need to see through the narrow illness to the broader person within. An excellent and stimulating book. -- John T. O'Brien, DM, F Med Sci, Foundation Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, University of CambridgeHow We Think About Dementia is a book directed at professionals or people who are familiar with research and medical terminology... Hughes identifies ethical concerns through the use of case studies. Within these case studies, circumstances are shared that bring to light challenges that may be encountered by caregivers... Services, ethical considerations, methods and barriers to care are covered well in the book from a professional perspective... the majority of the book provides a sense of direction for professionals (medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, etcetera) in caring for a patient with dementia. -- Lynne Trevisan, Assistant Professor, College of Health, Human Services, and Sciences, Ashford University * metapsychology online reviews *Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Part I: Ageing. 1. Our Changing Expectations of Life: What Do We Really Want? 2. Research, Ageing and Dementia. Part II: Personhood. 3. Memory: Inner or Outer? 4. I am still the same person. 5. The Body in Dementia. Part III: Capacity and Incapacity. 6. 'Capacity': What is it and so what? 7. Capacity Legislation in Practice: Balancing Personal and Polis. 8. Incapacity and Mental Disorder. Part IV: Palliative and Supportive Care. 9. Beyond Hypercognitivism. 10. Understanding the Language of Distress. 11. Ethics, Patterns, Causes and Pathways: In Pursuit of Good Palliative Care. 12. Intentions and Best Interests: Dying and Killing. Part V: Arts. 13. The Art and Practice of Memory and Forgetting co-authored with Ashley McCormick, artist, curator and educator. 14. In Praise of 'Negative Capability': Keats and Killick. Conclusion: Care – Solicitude and Solidarity. References and Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisAndy Pithouse and Alyson Rees use original research to identify key ingredients needed to help create successful foster placements and help prevent placement breakdown.Studying the lives and activities of 10 foster families who provide lasting and effective care, the authors explore the families' everyday worlds. They look at the negotiations, activities, settings, meanings, rituals and relationships which help to create their successful placements. The authors identify the main components which, according to the carers and the children, contribute to acceptance, belonging and stability in the family. The book examines the emotional and practical work involved in caring, and explores how it is received and reciprocated by fostered young people.With important insights into child and carer perspectives on fostering, this book is a source of invaluable information for foster carers, children's service professionals, and trainees and care staff who may be engaged with children who are looked after.Trade ReviewHere is a very special book that gets under the skin of foster care. It captures the living, breathing realities of daily life for foster children and carers. It shows why foster care is so important and how it can be made even better. A veritable 'one-stop shop' for those seeking a more rounded understanding of foster care. -- Robbie Gilligan, Professor of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College DublinAcross social care we increasingly encourage practitioners to work with users of services to build on their strengths and focus on what they can do, not what they can't. Yet all we seem to read from research in the field of looked after children are the poor outcomes of this group. This book is thankfully different, with the research taking a strengths-based perspective. -- From the foreword by Freda LewisA fascinating insight into the everyday lives of foster families, based on real people and with a clear child-centred focus throughout. A welcome addition to the body of literature on foster care that will prove invaluable for foster families and those who support them. -- Harvey Gallagher, Chief Executive of the Nationwide Association of Fostering ProvidersTable of ContentsIntroduction, Chapter One: Fostering in the UK, key characteristics and challenges, Chapter Two: Ways of thinking about children and families in foster care, Chapter Three: Meet the Families, Chapter Four : Tough job fostering : why do it? Chapter Five : Food, Fostering and Family Life, Chapter Six: Foster care and the 'body', Chapter Seven: Space and Place in the foster home - views from the young people

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Book SynopsisIn this volume, the authors present an overview of the innovative work taking place in relation to domestic violence and child protection. This book looks at new prevention initiatives and how interventions for children exposed to domestic violence have been developed. It shows how services for abusive fathers have evolved and provides discussion and critique of a number of new initiatives in the field of interagency risk assessment. With international perspectives and examples drawn from social care, health care and voluntary sectors, this book brings together established ideas with recent thinking to provide an authoritative summary of current domestic violence and child protection practice.As a valuable source of guidance on how to work safely with children living with domestic violence, this is a key reference for social workers, health professionals and policy makers.Trade ReviewIn this edited volume Stanley and Humphreys set out to revisit the issue of children and domestic violence by facilitating a role for the voices of the young people and discussions of their own abusive relationships alongside the more familiar debates of abuse within families. This collection moves beyond a discourse of protecting the 'vulnerable', instead placing young people's agency and their participation at the centre of understanding and theorising about domestic violence, whilst heralding the call for collaborative action. They also highlight the innovative and extensive agency response that has broadened since their previous volume. This work provides an important resource, based upon contemporary and relevant research, for those already working in the field, for undergraduate and post graduates as well as other academics. -- Dr Nancy Lombard, Reader in Sociology and Social Policy, Glasgow Caledonian UniversityThis is a really important book containing contributions from an array of internationally recognised experts on a subject that is of concern to all seeking to advance children's welfare and safety. -- Professor Brid Featherstone, Faculty of Health & Social Care, The Open UniversityThis book moves beyond naming and documenting the effects of children's exposure to domestic violence. It brings together innovative practices in prevention, intervention and interagency work, all grounded in cutting-edge research, providing a platform for the next stage of addressing this serious social problem. Grounded in the experiences of children and young people, it tackles the complex challenges in this work and identifies opportunities for developing new practices that recognise both children's vulnerability and agency in the context of domestic violence. -- Lesley Laing, Associate Professor, BSW Program Director, Social Work & Policy Studies, Faculty of Education and Social Work, The University of SydneyStanley and Humphreys cover such a creative and positive array pf practices to inspire practitioners. It will therefore benefit those children and young people who most need our attention. Its approach drilling down into practice and opening up possibilities for ways forward has the capacity to enhance depth and creativity in both single and multi-agency training and practice for children, young people and their families. -- Sarah Goff, Safeguarding Disabled Children Manager, Ann Craft Trust * Journal of Social Work Practice *Table of ContentsIntroduction, Nicky Stanley, University of Central Lancashire and Cathy Humphreys, University of Melbourne. Part 1: Children's and Young People's Perspectives. 1. Children's Views of Safety and Adversity When Living with Domestic Violence, Anita Morris, Kelsey Hegarty and Cathy Humphreys, University of Melbourne. 2. Traversing the Generational Gap: Young People's Views on Intervention and Prevention of Teenage Intimate Partner Violence, Per Moum Hellevik, NKVTS, Carolina Överlien, Uppsala University, Christine Barter, Marsha Wood, Nadia Aghtaie, University of Bristol, Cath Larkins and Nicky Stanley, University of Central Lancashire. Part 2: Prevention and Intervention for Children and Young People. 3. School-based Prevention and the Disclosure of Domestic Violence: A Can of Worms? Jane Ellis, Soo Downe, Nicola Farrelly, Sandra Hollinghurst, Nicky Stanley, University of Central Lancashire. 4. Advocacy for Children and Young People Experiencing Domestic Violence, Joanne Westwood and Cath Larkins, University of Central Lancashire. 5. Children Who Are Violent to Their Parents Need Protection Too, Paula Wilcox and Michelle Pooley, University of Brighton. 6. Forced Marriage Is a Child Protection Matter, Zahra Alijah, University of Manchester and Khatidja Chantler, University of Central Lancashire. Part 3: Interventions for Mothers and Children. 7. More Than a Mirage? Safe Contact for Children and Young People Who Have Been Exposed to Domestic Violence, Lorraine Radford, University of Central Lancashire and Marianne Hester, University of Bristol. 8. Supporting the Relationship between Mothers and Children in the Aftermath of Domestic Violence, Cathy Humphreys, Ravi K. Thiara, University of Warwick, Cathy Sharp and Jocelyn Jones, the Cedar Project. 9. Infant-led Practice: Responding to Infants and Their Mothers (and Fathers) in the Aftermath of Domestic Violence, Wendy Bunston, La Trobe University. Part 4: Working with Abusive Fathers. 10. Focusing on Fathering in the Context of Domestic Abuse: Children's and Fathers' Perspectives, Stephanie Holt, Trinity College Dublin. 11. Expanding Understandings of Success: Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programmes, Children and Fathering, Sue Alderson, Durham University, Liz Kelly, London Metropolitan University and Nicole Westmarland, Durham University. 12. Reshaping the Child Protection Response to Domestic Violence Through Collaborative Working, Neil Blacklock, Respect UK and Ruth Phillips, London Metropolitan University. Part 5: Interagency Work. 13. Working Together, Working Apart: General Practice Professionals' Perspectives on Interagency Collaboration in Relation to Children Experiencing Domestic Violence, Eszter Szilassy, University of Bristol, Jessica Drinkwater, University of Leeds, Marianne Hester, University of Bristol, Cath Larkins, Nicky Stanley, University of Central Lancashire, William Turner and Gene Feder, University of Bristol. 14. Moving Towards Integrated Domestic Violence Services for Children and Families, Nicky Stanley, University of Central Lancashire. Conclusion: New Challenges and Developments in Responding to Children Experiencing Domestic Violence, Cathy Humphreys, University of Melbourne and Nicky Stanley, University of Central Lancashire.

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Book SynopsisBased on extensive clinical research, this book sheds new light onto how Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) can be used with older adults as an effective complementary intervention, identifying specific ways in which MBSR programmes can be adapted and fine-tuned to meet the needs of this group. Presenting robust new evidence to support the efficacy of MBSR as a holistic therapeutic approach, the author draws interesting and original conclusions about its positive impact on older people's psychological and spiritual wellbeing, physical health, neuropsychological performance, attitudes towards death and dying and overall quality of life. The lived experiences of older adults taking part in an MBSR programme provide rich first-hand insights into the therapeutic process, and the author draws valuable conclusions about ethical considerations and the responsibilities and personal transformation of the MBSR facilitator. Professionals involved in delivering mindfulness-based interventions to older adults, including psychologists, counsellors, spiritual directors and physicians, will find this to be essential reading. It will also be of interest to students, academics and researchers wishing to keep abreast of the latest research and developments in the MBSR field.Trade ReviewIn this book, Carla Martins presents a brilliant and clear summary of the field of mindfulness as applied to older adults and how it might serve as a complementary and holistic approach to augment physical and emotional well-being, stimulate cognitive performance and creativity, provide tools to deal with loss and daily life with more awareness, to foster personal development and serve as a means to dive deeper into understanding who we are as individual beings as we age. The book weaves together the rigor of clinical science and the wisdom of deep reflection to offer a text that will be of benefit to many - not only for those working with older adults, but for all those seek to explore how mindfulness can change the way they relate to the aging process, moment by moment. -- from the foreword by Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University and co-author of Mindful Discipline and The Art and Science of MindfulnessWe are living longer, but how might we live better? Martins explores this question in her thoughtful and multifaceted study of an MBSR group for well elders. Not surprisingly, both qualitative and quantitative data support improvements for group members in well-being, physical health, spirituality and cognition. Weaving theories on aging, Buddhist philosophy and physical and cognitive sciences, Martins provides texture and context for her research and offers an important prototype for working with the growing population of older adults and their unique experience. -- Lucia McBee, Author, Mindfulness Based Elder CareThis research work, groundbreaking in its execution, shows how mindfulness-based interventions with older people should be integrated into health promotion in order to foster active ageing. Mindfulness is established as a non-pharmacological treatment that allows practice to take the form of person-centred care. Carla's research shows how health treatment is more than merely clinical results. Her work makes us look upon ourselves to transform the mind and, incidentally, gives meaning to the new 21st century Geriatrics. -- Domingo J. Quintana Hernández Ph.D., Neuropsychologist and Associate Professor at the International University of La Rioja, SpainTable of ContentsForeword by Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D. Preface. 1. Mindfulness and MBSR. Meditation and Mindfulness. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Mindfulness and Spirituality. MBSR and Older Adults. Mindfulness: Psychological Perspectives. Buddhist Perspectives. Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity. Older Adults. Summary. Older Adults and Life Meaning. Dying and Death. Death Attitudes in Old Age. Grief and Bereavement in Old Age. Summary. Conclusion. 2. Methodology. Integral Inquiry Method. Participants. Procedure. 3. Quantitative Results. Participants' Characteristics. Sample: Differences between CG and TG. Mindfulness. Compassion. Decentering. Wellbeing. Psychological Symptoms. Quality of Life. Physical Health/Symptoms. Death Perspectives. Spirituality. Neuropsychological Performance. Summary of Quantitative Results. 4. Qualitative Results. Individual Depictions. Global Results. Summary of Results. 5. Mixed-Method Results. 6. Integral Results. Change – Openness Versus Resistance to Change. Wisdom. Life Meaning. Adaptation. 7. Discussion. Interpretations and Conceptualisation of Findings. Delimitations and Limitations. Applications and Implications of the Study. Summary and Conclusions. Appendix A: Description of Quantitative Measures. Appendix B: Interview Protocol. Appendix C: Treatment of Data. Appendix D: MAAS Statistical Results. Appendix E: FFMQ Statistical Results. Appendix F: SCS Statistical Results. Appendix G: EQ Statistical Results. Appendix H: SWLS Statistical Results. Appendix I: PANAS Statistical Results. Appendix J: PWBS Statistical Results. Appendix K: POMS Statistical Results. Appendix L: PSS Statistical Results. Appendix M: WHOQOL Statistical Results. Appendix N: WHOQOL Statistical Results. Appendix O: SHCI Statistical Results. Appendix P: Death Perspectives Statistical Results. Appendix Q: SWBQ Statistical Results. Appendix R: Working Memory Index Statistical Results. Appendix S: Processing Speed Index Statistical Results. Appendix T: Memory Statistical Results. References. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is an invaluable resource for counsellors and therapists looking to reinvigorate their practice and enhance their understanding of clients' needs. Each chapter focuses on different discoveries in neuroscience, explains them in plain English and provides guidance on how to put this knowledge to practical use in the therapy room. It covers specific psychological and neurological diagnoses including bipolar affective disorder, eating disorders and ADHD, as well as other more general issues such as attachment and addiction. The book also contains recommendations backed by evidence from neuroscience for optimum mental health involving nutrition, sleep and exercise, and a comprehensive glossary of technical terms.Presenting the practical applications of neuroscience, this book will be of immeasurable use to counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists, and also of interest to social workers and mental health practitioners.Trade ReviewFor a rich and pluralistic perspective on how neuroscience informs counselling practice, this is an exceptional book. Firstly, it draws on a range of psychotherapeutic theories including cognitive behavioural, narrative and creative approaches; secondly, it takes a uniquely holistic view. In Maori and Pacific traditions about human well-being, neuroscience is only one recent lens to provide more information about different “parts of the elephant”. Finally, this book offers some practical applications of neuroscientific findings from first-hand experience of therapy, and a very useful glossary to explain scientific terms. -- Jeannie Wright, University of Warwick, Director of Counselling and Psychotherapy ProgrammesThis superb resource presents new discoveries in the field of neuroscience that will help counsellors make a difference in their work with clients. Accessible, practical and timely, this beautifully written book is underpinned by the author's belief that change is possible. Her palpable humanity lies at its heart. -- Nan Blanchard, Counsellor, Wellington, New ZealandIn this work, Rachal Zara Wilson has made the complexity of neuroscience research accessible to practicing counsellors, seamlessly weaving in the evidence base at the same time. She then manages to distil practical strategies for counselling practice that are at once readable, logical and understandable. Neuroscience for Counsellors is essential reading for experienced counsellors and students alike. -- Brent Gardiner, Postgraduate programme leader, Counselling & Guidance, Massey University, New ZealandThe book explains the neurological processes in a number of conditions, ranging from post-traumatic stress disorder to psychosis, and how the counsellor can use this knowledge when working with a client with that diagnosis. The focus throughout is on encouraging the client to practice different ways of thinking, acting and responding so they establish new neural pathways... This is an accessible work on a complex subject that is constantly producing new findings. Even as she finished the book, Wilson was aware of the wealth of new material coming through. I hope she brings out an updated version... this excellent book is essential reading for trainees, experienced counsellors and trainers... The book will also appeal to 'curious non-professionals' - clients or people with a general interest in psychology and psychotherapy...I found the sections on history and theory enlightening, and it was helpful for me to see where my own developing practice is situated within the context of the relationship between body psychotherapy and contemporary psychoanalysis. -- Diane Parker is a coach, dance movement psychotherapist and editor of Coaching Today * Therapy Today *This is a practical book aimed at those working with people in a therapeutic or helping capacity, namely counsellors, therapists and mental health practitioners... each chapter within the sections (...) divided further into "What do we know?" and "What does this mean for counselling?"... It offers not only a way of creating new perspectives in case conceptualization and hypothesizing, by also an alternative view when considering the neuroscientific base for cognitive behavioural, narrative and solution-focused therapy, with all of which it concurs strongly. -- Alison Smyth/Counsellor and clinical supervisor * BACP Children & Young People *This is a highly informative and practical book and will be an essential resource for dramatherapists (as well as other mental health practitioners)... The book includes up-to-date information on the current state of brain research and how it makes an impact on how we understand therapy and counselling... . I recommend this book as essential reading for training courses in all the arts therapies but in particular for dramatherapy where our interactive techniques can make such an impact of the brain. -- Sue Jennings PhD, author * Promt 92) 2014 *Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Plasticity and How the Brain Works. 3. Learning and Remembering. 4. Other Workings of the Brain. 5. Specific Dysfunctions. 6. What Can We Recommend? 7. Conclusion. 8. Afterword. Diagrams. Glossary. References.

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Book SynopsisProviding a bridge between research in healthcare and spirituality and practitioner perspectives, these essays on chaplaincy in healthcare continue dialogue around constructing, negotiating and researching spiritual care and discuss the critical issues in chaplaincy work, including assisted suicide and care in children's hospices. Each section of the book is introduced by an academic theologian, giving the book a strong theoretical base, before serving healthcare chaplains offer their perspectives and experiences with material drawn from practice in a broad spectrum of healthcare contexts. The integration of theory and practical application in these essays will be of interest to chaplains, healthcare practitioners, and students of theology and healthcare.Trade ReviewThe development of meaning and practice in spiritual and pastoral care in hospital chaplaincy has applications both to the healthcare system and beyond. This book makes a great contribution to that development. Three eminent thinkers in this area provide the context and connections, and several practitioners provide the reflection on practice - bridging the gaps between theory, values and practice; theological reflection and reflective practice; and spirituality and the practice of healthcare. Don't just view this book as relevant to the profession of hospital chaplaincy (significant though its contribution to that is), view it as a major contribution to the profession of care in any context. -- Simon Robinson, FRSA, Professor of Applied and Professional Ethics, Leeds Beckett UniversityThis is one of the most comprehensive and practical books on healthcare chaplaincy I've read. Like the act of chaplaincy itself, it takes the reader to a place of deep questioning and embodies the theology it espouses: relational, panentheistic, apophatic and humble. Its value reaches far beyond the healthcare context into what spirituality can offer the public square more generally. Highly recommended. -- Claire Foster-Gilbert, Director, Westminster Abbey InstituteThough we live in a secular time, we are still confronted with questions about meaning and purpose, particularly when we become ill or are confronted with a terminal condition. Spiritual care tries to support patients, carers and staff to find an answer to such questions in a dialogical and compassionate way. This book presents excellent contributions to spiritual care from a multi-disciplinary perspective and will certainly help to develop spiritual care as a professional practice. This is very much needed in view of the economisation of health care and the marginalization of the care for the spiritual needs of patients and their carers. -- Ruud ter Meulen, Professor of Ethics in Medicine, University of Bristol, UKFor those involved in providing spiritual care within the NHS in the UK, this is an invaluable book - clear, well written and structured, and with impeccable bibliography and further resources to aid study. -- Ministry Today UKTable of ContentsPreface. Part 1. Constructing Spiritual Care. 1.1. The narrative of spiritual care: Locating models of spiritual care within contemporary healthcare education and practice. Jonathan H. Pye. 1.2. Discourses of Spiritual Health Care. Hamish Ferguson-Stuart. 1.3. Making Use of Models of Healthcare Chaplaincy. Stephen Flatt. 1.4. Biblical texts, chaplaincy and mental health service users. Anne McCormick. Part 2. Negotiating Spiritual Care in Public. 2.1. The value of spiritual care: Negotiating spaces and practices for spiritual care in the public domain. Andrew Todd. 2.2. Legal and policy frameworks for spiritual care. Layla Welford. 2.3. From atheist to Zoroastrians: What are the implications for professional healthcare chaplaincy of the requirement to provide spiritual care to people of all faiths and none? Mirabai Galashan. 2.4. Developing a Model of Chaplaincy through the Translation of Nursing Theory. Debbie Hodge. Part 3. Researching Spiritual Care. 3.1. Making spiritual care visible: The developing agenda and methodologies for research in spiritual care. Steve Nolan. 3.2. Researching spiritual care in a mental health context. Julian Raffay. 3.3. How secular is the NHS? The significance of volunteers and their beliefs. Karen MacKinnon. 3.4. Observing, recording and analysing spiritual care in an acute setting. Rodney Baxendale. Part 4. Critical Issues in Spiritual Care. 4.1. The practice of spiritual care in the context of suffering: Questions for the self as a 'spiritual being'. Peter Sedgwick. 4.2. Assisted suicide: A dignified end to severe and enduring mental illness? Charles Thody. 4.3. Insights into spiritual need and care arising out of the experience of those living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Richard Wharton. 4.4. 'A hidden wholeness': Spiritual care in a children's hospice. Mark Clayton. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThis is a programme to train young people how to be therapeutic mentors to younger children, with mentoring workshop outlines and creative, therapeutic activities to use.Peer mentoring is mutually beneficial: being a mentor can help young people in conflict situations who may not engage easily with adult intervention, and it also has therapeutic benefits for younger mentees. As well as training sessions for the mentors, the book provides outlines of mentoring workshops on issues such as bullying, conflict with parents, parental separation and change and transition. Creative ideas to use in the sessions, such as games, relaxation techniques, role play, and reframing activities, are provided, with photocopiable materials. Suitable for use with mentors aged 14-18 and mentees aged 9-13, this is an ideal resource to train peer mentors in therapeutic mentoring and for mentors to use in their sessions.Trade ReviewThis book makes a valuable contribution to the understanding of the stresses and emotional problems faced by young people today. More than that it gives easy, practical and safe advice on how anybody working with them can offer support... Hele's School in Plymouth has been running the KidsKope programme in the Sixth Form for four years and found it to be highly valued by all parties... KidsKope has given our students the opportunity to work through difficult times in their own lives, whilst helping younger children at the same time. A win/win situation for all involved, and one which they will not forget! -- From the Foreword by Andrea Ayres, Head of Post 16, Hele’s School, Plymouth, UKThe KidsKope approach trains young people aged 14 to 18 as mentors to facilitate mentoring sessions with 9 to 13 year-olds to understand, explore and cope with conflict they experience, including bullying, parental separation, conflict with parents, being a young carer, and change and transition, among others... Thus, in addition to practical approaches to facilitating peer mentoring, the training sessions provide resources to encourage mentors to understand what the specific behaviours of children and young people may be communicating. -- Kate Martin, independent consultant and director, Common Room Consulting * Children & Young People Now *Table of ContentsIntroduction: What is KidsKope and How Does it Work? 1. Why Mentoring? 2. Conflicts Experienced by Children. 3. Why Group Work and the Arts? 4. The Theory Supporting the Activities. 5. The Activities. 6. The Workshops. 7. Evaluation and Sign Off. Appendices. Further Reading. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisMost children who are fostered or adopted have some level of contact with their birth family -- whether face-to-face or by letter -- yet most of the time the psychological impact of contact on the child isn't considered. This book explores what attachment, neuroscience and trauma tell us about how contact affects children, and shows how poorly executed contact can be unhelpful or even harmful to the child. Assessment frameworks are provided which take the child's developmental needs into account. The authors also outline a model for managing and planning contact to make it more purposeful and increase its potential for therapeutic benefit. The book covers the challenges presented by the internet for managing contact, unique issues for children in kinship care, problems that arise when adoptive parents separate and many other key issues for practice. Brimming with practical advice and creative solutions, this is an indispensable tool for social workers, contact centre workers, and other professionals involved in contact arrangements or the therapeutic support of fostered and adopted children.Trade ReviewElsie and Louis illustrate contact can be a positive force helping the child to disentangle the web and live comfortably with those in her life, whether directly or indirectly. Much compassion is shown for the child at the centre, but Elsie and Louis go much further. They also have compassion for the adopters, foster carers, other family relations and the birth parents, where it all began. Their sensitive and moving case examples show us that contact can be healing for all involved; leaving the child stronger and those touched by this child healthier. -- From the foreword by Kim Golding, Clinical Psychologist with Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustThis sensitive insight into the world of children and young people separated from the families that gave them birth should be required reading for everyone who makes decisions that affect the lives of these children… the potential for transformation and recovery when contact is approached and planned from the perspective of the needs of the child provides real hope for achievable improvements in the lives of our most vulnerable children. I recommend this book unreservedly. -- Kate Cairns, Director of KCA Training and ConsultancyFacilitating Meaningful Contact in Adoption and Fostering is a highly beneficial book which I read cover to cover and which helped crystallise my own thinking about how we manage contact within our Trust and how we could do this differently. -- Lynda McGill, Team Manager of a Therapeutic Team for Looked After and Adopted ChildrenI enjoyed reading this book, it was interesting, balanced and all importantly, easy to understand. It has been written by people who are clearly sensitive practitioners, working closely with adopted and fostered children and it is evident that the children are at the heart of what is being presented... Contact is discussed... It discusses the importance of how a good foster care experience and meetings between foster carers and the adoptive family after placement can provide another stage of healing for the child, helping the child to understand and make sense of their history... it is probably best at this stage to recommend this book to you. It is helpful and there are a number of very good case studies. -- Merian Romanos, Contact Service * Side by Side *It is written in a concise and easy format that would be accessible to social workers, foster carers, birth parents and adopters... the book addresses how a good foster-care experience, followed up by meetings between foster carers and the adoptive family after placement, can provide a further stage of healing, helping the child to make sense of their history... It is relevant to all practitioners who make decisions and need to organise their thinking about contact between children and Young people, and members of their birth families. -- Chris Rivers, Independent social worker * Seen and Heard *Table of ContentsPreface, About Adoptionplus, Chapter 1 Introduction: What is Contact and What is it For? Chapter 2 How to facilitate contact: a structured process, Chapter 3 Understanding the Significance of Attachment and Neuroscience for Baby and Toddler Contact, Chapter 4 Contact During the Transition from Care Order to Permanency, Chapter 5 Contact When Moving from Foster Care into Adoption, Chapter 6 Letterbox contact, By Rachel Staff, Chapter 7 Contact Using Video Messages, Chapter 8: Sibling Relationships and Facilitating Sibling Contact, Chapter 9 Contact for Adopted Children with Adoptive Parents who have Separated or Divorced, Chapter 10 Where Contact is not Possible: Contact for children who are not able to meet their Birth Parents or Family, Chapter 11 Contact with Young People: The Long Shadow of Adoption, Chapter 12 Contact in Kinship Care, Endnotes, Index

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Book SynopsisEntrepreneurship can be an ideal career option for enterprising individuals with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and this detailed guide explains how to tell if being self-employed is right for you and how to go about starting and growing your own business.Written by a successful entrepreneur and business consultant with Asperger Syndrome, this book provides all the guidance you need on the practicalities of starting up a company. The unique strengths that Asperger leaders can bring to a new business venture are highlighted and solutions are offered for elements of entrepreneurship that can create stumbling blocks such as developing working relationships within your company, marketing yourself and your business, managing finances, networking and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.Full of pragmatic advice, case studies from established business owners with Asperger Syndrome and practical tools for professional development, this is an essential startup handbook for anyone on the spectrum considering making the leap to becoming an entrepreneur.Trade ReviewNot only is a book on Asperger entrepreneurship long-overdue, but Rosalind may have shut down the need for future books on the subject. She has written a thoroughly complete, easy-to-read guide that will satisfy not just the budding entrepreneur who has some idea of what's required, but also the dreamer who has no clue where to start... An Asperger's Guide to Entrepreneurship had me exclaiming 'Finally!' too many times as I read it. It promises real hope, and positive change in the lives of so many of us. -- from the foreword by Michael John Carley, founder of GRASP and author of Asperger’s From the Inside-OutThis detailed guide explains how to tell if being self-employed is right for you and how to go about starting and growing your own business. It highlights the unique strengths that Asperger leaders can bring to a new business venture and offers solutions for elements that could otherwise create stumbling blocks. Full of pragmatic advice, case studies and practical tools for professional development. -- prospect - Educational ResourcesTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Part 1: Understanding What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur. 1.Understanding Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneur. 2. Why Do People Decide to Become Entrepreneurs? Part 2: Moving from a Corporate Job to an Entrepreneurial Career. 3. Strategic Planning and Decision-Making as an Entrepreneur. 4. Differences in Operational Processes in General. Part 3: Practicalities of Starting Up a Business. 5. I've Made the Decision – What Now? 6. Initial Financial Forecasting. 7. Developing a Competitive Advantage. 8. Developing a More Formal Business Plan and Model. 9. The Entrepreneur as Leader. 10. Dealing with Suppliers. 11. Marketing Yourself and Your Business – Your Public Face. 12. Initial Business Development. 13. The Tender and Contracting Process. Part 4: Personal Development for Entrepreneurs on the Autistic Spectrum. 14. Building Internal Relationships. 15. Networking – An On-Going Requirement. 16. Making Your New Business the Focus in Your Life – NOT Your Life in Totality. 17. Developing your Work Area to Optimise your Performance. 18. Taking on Other Shareholders – The Challenge of Sharing Your Business. 19. Learning to Live with Change – The Life of an Entrepreneur. Part 5: Practical Toolkits and Exercises. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisSocial support is the everyday assistance offered by family, friends, neighbours and colleagues, as well as the foundations of support in a range of non-clinical settings, and plays a vital role in a person's mental health and wellbeing.This book examines the nature of social support and offers a practical approach to how it can be enhanced. Focusing on the relationships between service users and supporters , it examines service users' experiences of issues of identity, stigma, social exclusion and social networks. Individual chapters look in depth at how social support is enacted in close relationships, educational institutions and in the world of employment. The nature of 'community' is explored with particular reference to how service users can be supported into greater engagement with social networks.Demonstrating the importance of social perspectives on mental health, this book is essential reading for practitioners, students and educators in mental health, social and community work, community mental health nursing and occupational therapy.Trade ReviewThis accessible and persuasive book explores the meaning and value of both informal and organised social support for people with mental health problems. Written from the author's long experience in both voluntary and academic work, it is both a powerful and practical advocate for social support to be viewed as of equal significance as medical and psychological interventions, and is of direct relevance to everyone working in statutory and voluntary mental health services. -- John Hall, clinical psychologist and Professor of Mental Health at Oxford Brookes UniversityGetting the basics right about responding to people with a psychiatric diagnosis is vital. In this book Jonathan Leach makes the eminently sensible case that one of those needs is for human association. Social support reduces our risk of developing mental health problems and it increases our luck of recovery when and if they develop. A clear and well written case is made for the reader that social support not clever technologies should be a high priority in mental health policy. -- David Pilgrim, Professor of Health and Social Policy, University of LiverpoolSocial support is essential for our mental health and must not be ignored in the rush towards psychological or pharmacological explanations for mental distress. This important book should be read by every health and social care student to ensure social perspectives are retained in our understanding of mental health. -- Martin Webber, Director of the International Centre for Mental Health Social Research, University of YorkJonathan Leach's clearly written book is an important contribution in helping us to understand the value of social support, its complex meanings, and how it can be provided in practice. It should be read by all mental health professionals. -- Philip Thomas, former Consultant Psychiatrist, Bradford District Care Trust, and Honorary Visiting Professor, University of BradfordLeach draws on his years of experience providing support for people with mental health problems that did not sit comfortably within a medical or psychotherapeutic paradigm yet seem to be very important for mental health. He uses ideas from sociology-his first field-but warns that this is not a sociology of mental health handbook. His topics include rediscovering social support, social aspects of mental health and distress, the importance of supportive relationships, support in the workplace, and making it happen. -- ProtoViewTable of ContentsPreface. 1. A friend in need? Rediscovering social support. 2. Social aspects of mental health and distress. 3. Understanding social support. 4. Close up and personal: the importance of supportive relationships. 5. Education matters: support in schools, colleges and universities. 6. Working it out: support in the workplace. 7. The bigger picture: communities, social networks and social support. 8. Making it happen. 9 Conclusion. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing a spectrum of families from diverse backgrounds, this book reveals the joys and challenges of adoptive and foster parenting. The authors outline how the experience of adopting and fostering has changed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people over the years, major changes in policy, and what the research can tell us about LGBT parenting. They interview families involved at different stages of the fostering and adoption process, from those undergoing assessments through to the experienced foster carers and adopters who were interviewed for the first edition of this book 20 years previously. While the number of LGBT people adopting or fostering has increased since then, some of the very real challenges still endure - including social stigma, homophobia and discriminatory policies - and families share some of the strategies they have used to help to address them.This is an essential source of information and advice for same-sex couples and LGBT single parents, as well as social workers, social work educators, sociologists of personal life, fostering and adoption panel members.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Original (1999) stories with 2018 updates. 3. Some resources.

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Book SynopsisBody worries are increasingly affecting younger children. Girls as young as five are worried about the way they look and their size, and a third of boys aged 8-12 are dieting to lose weight.This 16-session curriculum aims to provide children with the information and understanding they need in order to maintain and celebrate a healthy and positive body image. Focusing on building individual strengths and self-esteem, the sessions develop children's sense of identity and the ability to recognise and celebrate each other's strengths and talents. The influence of the media, peer pressure and healthy lifestyles are also covered. This ready-to-use curriculum includes a training session for staff, information about how to deliver the programme, guidelines on creating a whole-school approach, a parent workshop and creative activities with photocopiable worksheets.Focusing on an increasingly important issue, this is an ideal programme for teachers, youth workers and others working with children aged 7-11.Trade ReviewThis resource will prove a godsend for staff keen to boost young people's body confidence, self-esteem and resilience, but unsure where to start. The book boasts a series of engaging, interactive and relevant lessons, as well as developing teacher skills and knowledge to ensure safe and sensitive delivery of this comprehensive curriculum. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Specialist, and Author of Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in SchoolsIt is crucial to introduce body image education at the Primary School Stage. This book provides some great ideas on how to address this important topic, with well structured lessons which have clear links to the PSHE curriculum. -- Nicky Hutchinson & Chris Calland, authors of Body Image in the Primary School and education consultantsBeyond relevant in Education right now! With increasing access to social media, children from a young age require high quality education on positive body image and self worth. This book provides a practical way to do just that for educators, including key links to the national curriculum and the PSHE Association. -- Abbigael Bainton, teacher and PSHE co-ordinatorThis programme has answered a lot of the questions I had about the pupils I am working with and has enabled me to support them in a more effective and informed way. The resources are clearly linked to the curriculum, making it easy to include them in planning. I will be recommending this book to all the schools I support. -- Nicki Jennings, SEMH and Behaviour Specialist, Giraffe TrainingTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Why do we need to teach children about body image? 2. Purpose of this resource and links to the curriculum. 3. General guidance on delivering the programme. 4. Staff training. 5. The sessions. 6. Involving parents and carers. Further reading and resources. References.

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Book SynopsisTomas is a little boy who loves trains, trampolines and his dog Flynn. He hates sudden noise, surprises and changes in routine. There are many things about Tomas that make him special and unique, but despite his differences he loves fun and friendship – just like you.This beautifully illustrated, rhyming book is a perfect introduction to autism for young readers aged 2 and over, including children on the autism spectrum and their friends and siblings. In helping the reader get to know Tomas, the book encourages children to recognise what they have in common with him, not just what makes him different.Trade ReviewThis is an absolutely charming book. The beautiful rhymes and illustrations will have enormous appeal to children on the spectrum and will help them to develop self-esteem and confidence. -- Carol Povey, Director of the Centre for Autism, National Autistic SocietyThis is a lovely book, beautifully illustrated and written in rhyme, about an autistic boy called Tomas. We find out what Tomas loves doing and understand what he finds hard and what helps. Parents, carers, teaching staff and children will all enjoy looking at the book and reading it. -- Dr Glenys Jones, Chartered Psychologist, University of BirminghamAlthough we are told of all the things about Tomas in particular, things that are fairly common in children who have autism... Warmly illustrated and affirming with a gentle rhyming text, this is a book for all early years and primary settings and one that offers a good way to introduce the idea of autism to young readers who haven't come across the behaviours Tomas exhibits. -- Jill R Bennett * Red Reading Hub blog *As a qualified child psychologist specialising in autism Jude Welton was inspired to write the family-friendly resource... a lovely book written in rhyme and aimed at a young audience of two years plus. This enchanting children's story sets out to explain how Tomas - a special young boy with autism - lives and understands life, following him through his typical daily activities... is enjoyable for both autistic and neurotypical children, whilst being endearing and informative for adults - especially parents of children with autism and learning disabilities. -- Alison Walters, AuKids readers' panel * AuKids Magazine *Through clear, descriptive rhymes by Jude Welton and engaging illustrations by Jane Telford, we learn of the things that Tomas likes and dislikes... Through other examples, the author describes some behaviours characteristic of autism... Examples are simply presented... The book is recommended for children aged two and over... Tomas Loves... is an excellent way to introduce autism to children. -- Andrea MacLeod, Autism Centre for Education and Research, University of Birmingham * GAP - Good Autism Practice *This easy to share picture book enables children to understand the little behaviours which come with those on the autistic spectrum and is a good book to have in the kindergarten. -- KINDLING

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Book SynopsisLife is full of changes; they happen all the time. Some changes are harder to cope with than others.'Seeds of Hope Bereavement and Loss Activity Book uses nature to help children understand death, loss and change in a gentle and honest way. Full of creative activities, such as choosing an insect or plant and using it to draw a life cycle, or making a paper memory tree of happy and sad memories, it helps children learn about loss and death, the cycle of life and how to cope with and express feelings of sadness and grief. This book is ideal for parents and carers, teachers, therapists and counsellors to use with children aged 5+ who have suffered any type of loss or are dealing with change, or who are bereaved.Trade ReviewAs a teacher for more than thirty years, I have had in my care many children who have suffered the loss of a parent, sibling or close friend. Death for all of us is devastating but for a child it will create a wealth of emotions that are incomprehensible. For each it is unique. The Seeds of Hope Bereavement and Loss Activity Book gives a wide variety of ideas to help the child explore, recognise and accept their feelings in a concrete, thoughtful and healing way. I would highly recommend it to all those in education, to empower you when needed or as a way of teaching about death and renewal on a regular basis. -- Yvonne Cameron, TeacherUnderstanding the cycle of nature is an essential part of understanding the cycle of life. This creative and imaginative activity book uses the world of nature to explore this. Children and adults are encouraged to discuss the beginning and the end of life in all its forms, to ask questions and seek answers together. A lifetime's experience in this area has taught me that children benefit tremendously from being helped to talk openly about these issues. I highly recommend Caroline Jay and Unity-Joy Dale's wonderful Seeds of Hope Bereavement and Loss Activity Book. -- Jenni Thomas OBE, bereavement counsellorFor those teachers at a loss for how to address this most sensitive topic in a sensitive manner, this book offers a wealth of original and creative ideas. -- Noel Purdy, Stranmillis University College, Belfast * NAPCE Journal: Pastoral Care in Education *Table of ContentsAuthor's Note. Imagine: Learning from Nature. Medicine Wheel: What animals can teach us. Draw or Paint: Suggestions of drawing or painting things to do. Write: Suggestions of writing things to do. Memory and Loss Leaves: Leaves to cut out and draw or write on. Memory and Loss Tree: For sticking your leaves on. Big Leaves: Bigger leaves for a bigger tree. Changes: How change affects us. Lifetimes: Life cycles – long and short. Colouring: Pictures to colour in. The Feelings Tree: Different feelings. Exploring the Feelings Tree: Finding out more. Sticking Stickers: Things to do with stickers. Stickers: For sticking! The Language of Flowers: Myths and meanings. Word Storms: A game to play. Snakes and Ladders of Loss: Another game. Feelings and Seasons: Thinking about feelings. Mandalas: What they are and how to use them. Labyrinths: What they are and how to walk them. Poems and Stuff: What other people have written. My Story: Sharing feelings. Information on Loss and Bereavement: What to expect, including a section for teachers. Support Groups.

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Book SynopsisHealing the Hidden Hurts: Transforming Attachment and Trauma Theory into Effective Practice with Families, Children and Adults provides a unique collection of professional and personal responses to the challenges that arise in dealing with attachment difficulties.With contributions from social workers, adoptive parents, adoptees, psychologists, therapists, counsellors and other related professionals, this book provides a varied and expansive approach to explaining attachment theory. The authors speak from personal experience to deliver explanations of theory, how they relate to practice and to provide practical guidance on how to improve the physical, emotional and psychological development of children in care across a broad range of professional settings. This book provides valuable insights relevant to practitioners within the fields of social work, health, education, the criminal justice system and any independent and voluntary sectors working with children and families.Trade ReviewIt is rare, indeed a privilege to read a book on attachment in which the rawness and immediacy of caring for and working with children...comes across so powerfully. The authors of each chapter speak directly of their own experience - as birth parents, adoptive parents, foster carers, teachers, therapists, social workers, children. Their honesty and candour, hurt and love burn through every page. Healing the Hidden Hurts gives us a rare glimpse of attachment in action and relationships in practice, through thick and thin. I hope that when you have read the following fourteen chapters, each one as brave as it is personal, you will feel as uplifted as I did when I first had the pleasure of reading this exceptional volume. -- From the foreword by David HoweThis is an exciting text which provides professionals with examples of attachment theory in practice. I like how you can dip into each chapter whilst there is still a running theme if you read from start to finish. This is a very realistic text which also remains academic and informative, using different disciplines to show how we can understand attachment behaviour, whilst still being very relevant to the social worker and the profession. The practical examples give the reader a real sense of how they could apply their learning from reading this to the children and families they are working with. This book touched me personally and I think that people will be able to relate to the examples in this book on both a personal and professional level. -- Nicola Hope, Team Coordinator, Children & Families Services, Staffordshire County CouncilHaven't we always known that relationships are at the heart of the human experience? But what happens when the primal attachment doesn't happen as it should? Before we are rational beings, we are sensual beings. Trauma happens at the sensual, emotional level and thus doesn't lend itself to reflection and rational responses. This book recognizes and addresses this in an easy to understand manner. This work is amazing in that, not only has it included the emotional, neurobiological, psychological, and social developmental wounds inherent in attachment deficits, but it has done an exceptional job of demonstrating this understanding in a variety of different scenarios. This makes the book a treasure for anyone who works with children: parents, teachers, physicians, psychologists, social workers, lawyers and the "adult children" themselves who want to understand their reactions to their own childhood experiences. There are so many exciting things to say about this book, it would take another book to list them all. I would just say that if I were to recommend any book on the subject of how attachment affects children as well as excellent suggestions for healing, this is the book. -- Nancy Verrier, MFT Author of The Primal Wound and Coming Home to SelfThe best way to understand the theory of trauma and attachment is through understanding the unique experience and challenges of each traumatized child along with the unique attachment relationship that is crucial for each of these children both to heal and develop trusting relationships with their caregivers. Caroline Archer, Charlotte Drury and Jude Hills have undertaken to help us to understand these theories which is crucial if we are to provide the best treatment and care for many foster and adopted children and their families. They have chosen to do so by providing us with a mosaic of children who have experienced a variety of traumas, as well as a great diversity of adults - of their carers and the professionals who are supporting them. In Healing the Hidden Hurts, the editors have chosen wisely many sensitive and reflective individuals who have the experience - and the skill to convey it - to assist us in our challenges to care for or provide services for, each traumatized child who we meet. -- Dan Hughes Ph.D. clinical psychologist and co-author of Creating Loving Attachments: Parenting with PACE to Nurture Confidence and Security in the Troubled ChildThis is a fantastic book providing informative theory and research leading to formulation and intervention across the child's world. The authors provide narrative accounts via case studies that explore the rich and complex backgrounds of children who have experienced maltreatment and they walk us through their developmental journey. The authors demonstrate practical, reflective attachment-based interventions that can be developed to hold the child in mind and help them understand themselves. They also provide useful ideas for education, social care and health care professionals supporting young people following chronic trauma, whose experience manifests through emotional and behavioural or mental health presentations. -- Jade Smith * ACAMH - The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health *Table of ContentsForeword. David Howe, University of East Anglia. Introduction. Caroline Archer, independent consultant and therapeutic parent mentor, Charlotte Drury, Chair of Attachment Network Wales and Jude Hills. Part 1 Introductory Narrative: Hurt, Humour and Persistence. 1. 'Jolly Walking': How Social workers Can Support Poorly Attached Children and Their Caregivers Effectively . Victoria Drury, social worker. Part 2. Educational Narratives: Understanding, Nurturing and Transitions. 2. The Message Behind the Behaviour: Understanding Attachment in the Classroom. Emma Birch, PhD student, University of Edinburgh. 3. Nurturing the Educational Environment: Creating Safe Space for Children to Learn. Ann Cartwright, teacher and author. 4. 'No,no,no, Mummy. I Don't Want to go to Nursery!': Traumatic Transitions from Home to School. Marie Martin. Part 3. Therapeutic Narratives: Moving, Mentoring, Partnerships and Patience. 5. 'Not Again Little Owl': Transitions from Foster Care to Adoption . Viv Norris, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Certified Theraplay® Therapist and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Practitioner. 6. Developmental Trauma and Attachment: An Integrative Therapeutic Approach . Lisa Waycott, Clinical Director of Stepping Stones (Child Therapy Consultants) Ltd and Senior Lecturer, University of South Wales, Claire Carbiss, Play Therapist, Stepping Stones (Child Therapy Consultants) Ltd and Karen McInness, University of South Wales and Stepping Stones (Child Therapy Consultants) Ltd. 7. 'Smile Though Your Heart is Breaking': Therapeutic Parent Mentoring for 'Good Kids' and Their Families. Caroline Archer, independent consultant and therapeutic parent mentor. 8. Getting the Right FIT: The Team as a Secure Base for Supporting Families - Helen O'Shea, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Elaine Simpson, Action for Children. 9. 'Slowly Undoing': A Case Study from a Residential Setting. Jonny Matthew, Youth Justice Board and Tricia Skuse, Wales Forensic Adolescent Consultation and Treatment (FACT). Part 4. Legal Narrative: Assessments and Court Reports. 10. Beyond Feeding and Watering: Trauma and Attachment-based Court Assessments. Christine Gordon, Family Futures Consortium. Part 5. Personal Narratives: Pain, Persistence and Growth. 11. Through Prison Walls: Strengthening Adult Attachments from the Outside In. Hannah Fryer. 12. Mending Hearts: The Lasting Effects of Early Surgical Trauma. Jane McNamara, counsellor, play therapist and writer. 13. Holding on and Letting Go: Bereavement and the Bonds of Attachment, An Adoptee's Perspective. Tamara Gordon, producer and director. Part 6. Closing Narrative: Expression and Exploration. 14. 'And If You Have No Words for It?': An Exploration of Attachment Issues Through Art Therapy . Helen Jury, Art Psychotherapist, Course Leader MA Art Psychotherapy, University South Wales. Index. Glossary. References.

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Book SynopsisForgiveness has often viewed as a religious obligation but is increasingly being advocated as a means of healing, release and promoting wellbeing. Forgiveness is variously viewed as a duty, virtue or cure, but when it comes to practising forgiveness in real life we find it is always caught up in the complexity of the situation. This book shines a light on how we tend to think about forgiveness in practice, including examples from social work, family therapy, chaplaincy and criminal justice. The book contains many different perspectives on how we think about forgiveness, including overviews of four major religions and reflections from those working in the healing professions. Without advocating a particular approach this book raises important questions around self-forgiveness and forgiving institutions and encourages the reader to think again about forgiveness and how it impacts, challenges and transforms relationships.Trade ReviewThis book is close to my heart. It holds the scarcely remembered practice of forgiveness gently, with both hands, sifting its limits and potential, and rebalancing its nuanced place in the world of traumatic, unresolved loss. It brings to bear both the scholarly and the experiential, the religious and the secular, on its cumulative journey. It investigates complexity, salvaging space for narratives and dialogues of meaning and recovery, inspiring us to remember the way from head to heart. -- Marian Partington, story teller and speaker for the Forgiveness Project and author of If You Sit Very StillThis is a rich collection of reflections on the desirability (or otherwise) of forgiveness in a wide range of contexts, from prisons through medical practice to the pastoral work of clergy. Although the various contributors are committed to distinct - and sometimes inconsistent - understandings of what forgiveness means, there are several recurring themes, such as the complex relationships between forgiving, being forgiven and self-forgiveness, and the differences between forgiving individuals and forgiving institutions. Amongst the strengths of the collection is the wide variety of real-life examples discussed, allowing the reader to test their general understanding of forgiveness against such contexts as interpersonal abuse, addiction, murder and the bombing of cities. This makes for a challenging - and sometimes moving - read. -- Professor John Lippitt, University of Hertfordshire and Deakin UniversityForgiveness in Practice is a momentous achievement. It reveals the anatomy of forgiveness not by indulging in abstract theorising, but instead by drawing on practitioners' direct experiences with individuals exploring, embracing or struggling with forgiveness. The numerous chapters demonstrate the pervasive nature of forgiveness intersecting with our lives virtually from cradle to the grave. You will not find any self-righteousness in this book, but you will find ample courage to tackle head-on the various taboos surrounding this big topic. This book will change the way we talk and do forgiveness. -- Dr Masi Noor, Keele School of PsychologyTable of ContentsIntroduction. Stephen Hance, Dean of Derby. 1. Reflections on Forgiveness: Some Jewish Perspectives. Howard Cooper, Director of Spiritual Development, Finchley Reform Synagogue. 2. Forgiveness and Christianity. Anthony Bash, Honorary Professor, Department of Theology and Religion, Durham University. 3. Forgiveness in Islam: From Prophetic Practice to Divine Principle. Reza Shah-Kazemi, Senior Research Associate, Institute of Ismaili Studies, London. 4. Forgiveness in the Buddhist Tradition. Vajragupta, Member of the Triratna Buddhist Community. 5. Out of the Depths: Offenders and Forgiveness. Gwen Adshead, Forensic Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, and Jesse Butler Meadows, Doctor, Hampshire. 6. Uses and Abuses of Self-Forgiveness. Stephen Cherry, Dean of King's College, Cambridge. 7. On Forgiveness and Medical Harm. Deborah Bowman, Professor, Bioethics & Clinical Ethics, St. George's, University of London. 8. Restorative Justice and Forgiveness. Marian Liebmann, Mediation Trainer, Art Therapist and Supervisor. 9. Understanding Revenge: An Invitation to Let Go. Robin Shohet, Psychotherapist and Supervisor. 10. A Pastor Looks at Forgiveness. Stephen Hance, Dean of Derby. 11. The Role of Forgiveness After Interpersonal Abuse. Christiane Sanderson, Senior Lecturer, Psychology, University of Roehampton. 12. Families, Forgiving and Withholding Forgiveness. Honor Rhodes, Director of Strategic Development, Tavistock Relationships. 13. Birth Parents, Adoption, Identity and Forgiveness. Amanda Boorman. 14. Forgiveness and End of Life. Steve Nolan, Chaplain, Princess Alice Hospice, Esher. 15. Face to Face with Endless Mercy (How a Christian Community Forgives). Richard Carter, Associate Vicar for Mission, St Martin-in-the-Fields. 16. Forgiveness, the Individual and the Conflict Society. Graham Spencer, Reader in Social and Political Conflict, University of Portsmouth, and Lord Alderdice, Director of the Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflict, Oxford University. 17. Bearing Witness: How the RESTORE Programme Helps Prisoners Change the Narrative of Their Lives. Marina Cantacuzino, Founder, The Forgiveness Project. 18. Addiction and Forgiveness. Chris Cook, Professor of Spirituality, Theology & Health, Department of Theology & Religion, Durham University, and Wendy Dossett, Senior Lecturer, Religious Studies, University of Chester. Concluding Thoughts. Liz Gulliford, Research Fellow, Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, School of Education, University of Birmingham. About the Contributors.

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Book SynopsisAnxiety is an increasingly common problem in young people, but there are many different causes and types, and it can be difficult to know where to start in order to understand it and know how best to help.This easy-to-read guide provides information about the different types of anxiety and why some young people experience anxiety, and is full of advice and tips on how to help and support young people. As well as common types of anxiety such as generalised anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder, it also covers issues or disorders that can occur alongside anxiety such as depression, self-harm and obsessive compulsive disorder. Case studies feature throughout the book to illustrate real-life situations, and the book includes self-help tips for young people to help them manage their anxiety. This is an ideal short introduction to anxiety in young people, and how to help and support young people to manage and cope with anxiety.Trade ReviewThis book offers a clear and authoritative explanation of anxiety problems and how best to deal with them. Professor Carol Fitzpatrick has done a masterful job of explaining these complex and challenging difficulties in an accessible way. This book will be of great help to parents and teachers concerned about anxious children. -- Alan Carr, PhD, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University College DublinThis is a warm, encouraging book, aimed squarely at parents and teachers who find themselves on the front line of trying to help a young person suffering from anxiety... I would certainly be happy to recommend this down-to-earth guide to parents or school staff. -- Sarah Haywood, School Project Manager * BACP Children & Young People *Table of ContentsPreface. 1. What is anxiety? 2. Why are some young people more anxious than others? 3. Approaches which work with anxious young people. 4. Helping anxious young people manage school. 5. Helping with common forms of anxiety. 6. Helping with different types of anxiety. 7. Getting professional help. 8. Special problems. 9. What does the future hold? Appendix: Resources in your community. Useful Books. Useful Organisations. Useful Websites. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisManual Handling in Health and Social Care is written for all those involved in the manual handling of adults or children - including those carrying it out, assessors, managers and commissioners. It lays out the current legal requirements in a non-technical way and includes case studies illustrating the law applied in practice, across health, social care and sometimes educational settings. The book applies to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. An extended introduction sets out challenges, past, present and future, including safety, balancing risk with duties to meet people's needs, human rights, avoidance of blanket policies, mental capacity, safeguarding, the limited resources of statutory services and single-handed care. It also considers some of the legal implications of increased use of technology (including remote assessment), as well as the "mechanisation" of care and its application to manual handling. The main part of the book is in the form of an A-Z guide, providing quick access to relevant legislation and common law (negligence) rules applying to personal injury cases. It covers also, extensively, judicial review legal challenges to decisions, when people and their families disagree with manual handing decisions that have been made. In addition, relevant ombudsman cases are included. The book will be essential reference for staff and managers in health and social care settings, students, legal professionals and all those working to ensure good practice and compliance with the law.

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Book SynopsisMeet Helen - a girl with eczema. Helen invites readers to learn about this skin condition from her perspective, describing how it feels to have itchy and inflamed skin nearly all the time. She explains how different creams, ointments and other treatments can help her skin to feel better and lets readers know about other ways she can be helped and supported.This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and nurses. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.Trade ReviewThis excellent book explains what eczema is in language a child can understand, which will in turn make it easier for them to live a full and confident life...Eczema may be challenging but it does not have to control our lives. By telling their story in such an accessible and engaging manner Julie and Helen are helping millions of children living with eczema and I am truly grateful to them. -- from the foreword by Margaret Cox, Chief Executive, National Eczema Society, UKCan I Tell You About Eczema? is an exceptionally well-written, factual book about this chronic condition. Children, along with their parents, siblings, extended family, as well as friends and teachers, are given a glimpse into what it's like to live with eczema. -- Julie Block, Chief Executive Officer, National Eczema Association, USAThis is a really excellent book, which explains in easily understood terms some of the everyday problems faced by someone with eczema. I know how distressing it is for children and adults with eczema and for their parents and carers. This booklet helps to explain in practical ways the challenges faced by those living with and caring for eczema. -- Dr Iain Foulds, Consultant DermatologistHelen tells readers how her skin often feels to her... As well as more about what can make things worse or better in the main narrative, there are additional pages about special treatments towards the end of the book; and also information about related conditions, suggestions for further reading and some supportive organisations. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub blog *This comprehensive series of patient information books about various health problems and disabilities is aimed at children, their parents, carers and teacher, and without exception the information is well produced and clearly written... This is a really interesting, truthful and accurate picture of life with eczema, and will be useful for all who suffer from this very uncomfortable condition. -- Elizabeth Schlenther * Healthy Books blog *Table of ContentsForeword by Margaret Cox, Chief Executive, National Eczema Society. Acknowledgements. 1. Introducing Helen, who has eczema. 2. What is eczema?. 3. What can make eczema worse?. 4. How eczema affects school. 5. How eczema affects home. 6. How eczema affects friendships. 7. Treatments for eczema. 8. How family and friends can help. 9. How school can help. 10. Other disorders related to eczema. Other organisations and websites.

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Book SynopsisAdvocating doll therapy as an intervention for people with dementia, this book combines theory and evidence to show its many benefits and present guidelines for best-practice.Despite being widely and internationally used, doll therapy is a controversial and often misunderstood intervention. This book debunks the myths surrounding doll therapy, highlighting its proven positive impact on the well-being of people with dementia. The book gives care professionals an indispensable overview of doll therapy within the context of current advocated best practices, using original research and evidence to present the rationale of its use. The book also engages with ethical issues, ensuring that professionals are aware of the aspects of doll-therapy that may be counter-productive to person-centred care. Providing clear guidelines on how best to utilise doll therapy, this comprehensive book is an important resource for any professional looking to implement this intervention.Trade ReviewAn honest and eye-opening exploration of the use of dolls in improving the lives of people with dementia. I found the key to opening my eyes was the statement that we shouldn't look at the dolls but look at the person. Enough beneficial examples are given for me to feel comfortable about the judicious use of dolls while empirical investigations tease out who they are good for and under what circumstances. -- Professor Richard Fleming PhD, Director, NSW/ACT Dementia Training Study Centre, Adjunct Professor, Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre, University of TasmaniaAllowing people with dementia a soft toy or doll has raised disproportionate anxiety. This book explores thoroughly every argument about whether the practice is right or wrong, but finally reminds us to be kind, and humane above all else. -- June Andrews FRCN Professor Emeritus of the Public Understanding of DementiaGary Mitchell has refreshingly delved into controversy, effectively dispelling stereotypical, preconceived judgements surrounding the practice of using dolls in dementia care. Whether regenerating past relationships, or regaining the space held in the world, he has provided an impetus to developing an increased open-mindedness in the provision of encounters that encourage positive ageing, this respecting meaningful experiences based on deferential reciprocity. Demonstrating another valuable way forward in the provision of person-centered dementia care and preservation of personhood. Delightful and insightful. -- Leah Bisiani, Dementia Consultant, MHlthSc, “Uplifitng Dementia”, http://shimmeringspirit.wix.com/uplifting-dementiaThis is a book that is very over-due in the dementia care field...Gary writes in an engaging and accessible style providing a comprehensive range of theoretical and practical illustrations of why every hospital, care home or day service, where people living with a dementia may find themselves, needs to ensure that dolls are an integral part of their repertoire of approaches. This is a book which has at its core the recognition that the real heart of all our human experiences is the need for love; and when we are facing the many losses and challenges of the journey of dementia, we need to be sure love is there for us even more. -- Sally Knocker, Consultant Trainer with Dementia Care MattersFor some people the mere mention of Doll Therapy will induce fears of infantilisation and invalidation and will be quickly dismissed as inappropriate. I admire the fact that this author lays out his own initial thoughts of this nature at the start of the book. However, he then goes on to piece together a compelling and well-constructed book that will challenge any practitioner to dismiss this as a valid form of non-pharmacological intervention. The book wrangles with the ethical dilemmas of Doll Therapy, it uses well researched evidence and highlights many personal stories. He gives detailed practice examples from some very well respected services and he ends by offering some very useful practice guidelines. For such an evidence based book it is an emotionally challenging read and I would encourage anyone in search of the best forms of human intervention for people with dementia and their families to read this. Enjoy the challenge, then make your mind up; I suspect you might change your view by the end. -- Henry Simmons, Chief Executive, Alzheimer ScotlandI was asked to review Doll Therapy in Dementia Care by Gary Mitchell. To be honest I was reluctant to believe this could be used to alleviate distress or agitation. After reading the book two times as a person who has Alzheimer's and PCA I thought it was written by a person who clearly had empathy and clearly illustrated how individuals at a later stage of dementia could satisfy their inner feelings of need, being loved and wanted. The most important aspects of care that a family want for their loved ones is ensuring they are content and happy within their environment. It can be very difficult for relatives watching their mum or family member cuddling an inanimate doll. Yet perceptions can change once they see their "loved one smile with pleasure at holding something close to love again." The image of an older person cuddling and singing to a doll can seem strange and incongruous. Yet I realise I had the same need and when my grandson was born I was doing the same thing but instead of being a doll it was a real baby. I couldn't get enough. I had such a yearning to hold, love and want to have this baby as much as I could. The moral and ethical dilemmas should not supersede the reality of the beneficial impact - every person has a vivid desire to express affection, physical nurturing and emotional attachment that is clearly stored in the repository of their brains irrespective of what type of dementia or stage they are at. -- Liz Cunningham, person living with dementia and Ambassador and Dementia Friendly Communities Champion for the Alzheimer's SocietyTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Gary Mitchell. 1. Dementia and Society. Gary Mitchell. 2. A Review of the Empirical Evidence. Gary Mitchell, Brendan McCormack and Tanya McCance. 3. Doll Therapy and Dementia Care: Through Kitwood's Ideas. Gary Mitchell and Jan Dewing. 4. The Ethics of Doll Therapy. Gary Mitchell and Michelle Templeton. 5. Palliative Care, Dementia and Doll Therapy. Gary Mitchell and Helen Kerr. 6. Newcastle Doll Therapy Programme: Practice Development by Clinicians for Clinicians. Ruth Lee and Ian Andrew James. 7. A Family Experience of Doll Therapy. Jessie McGreevy. 8. Tales from Care. Marsha Tuffin. 9. Experiences of Doll Therapy. Caroline Baker. 10. Best Practice Guidelines. Gary Mitchell. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisInformed by a wealth of research, this accessible book focuses on a strengths-based approach to promoting children's wellbeing and giving them the best opportunities to succeed.By identifying risk factors and the protective factors which can be used to counter them, this book stresses the importance of preventative measures and early intervention to effectively support parents and their children. It shows that there are many protective factors and practices that parents, teachers and carers can employ to support children's development, promote mental and emotional wellbeing, and reduce the risks of crime and anti-social behaviour. Each section explores the issues associated with specific age groups, from pregnancy to early teens. It identifies areas that should be a key focus for practitioners and services such as promoting attachment and communication, and highlights effective practices such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Bringing together the international evidence-base concerning ways of working with young children and their families, this book offers practical advice for practitioners, managers and commissioners of services across health and social care.Trade ReviewCarole Sutton has provided a comprehensive and thought-provoking text that, whilst grounded in the evidence, is accessible to a range of practitioners and disciplines who are focused on making things better for children and young people. This is a compelling and tangible account of how promoting positive behaviours and emotions can make a real difference. -- Julie Taylor, Professor of Child Protection, Medical School, University of BirminghamThis book is an excellent resource for all those who aspire to work more constructively with families. The author shows how by identifying protective factors in families, resilience can be developed and the wellbeing of children and their families promoted. -- Judith Milner, Freelance Solution Focused Trainer and WriterTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Pregnancy. 2. Birth and the First Year of Life. 3. One to Two Years. 4. Three to Eight Years. 5. Nine to 13 Years. 6. Summary and Cross-Cutting Themes. Appendices. References.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores how the work of key child development theorists informs music therapy practice with children and families. Focusing primarily on the theoretical thinking and understanding of the paediatrician and psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott, Alison Levinge highlights how his theories resonate with the central aspects of music therapy. Central to the book are Winnicott's ideas on play and an exploration of his understanding of the psychological processes of 'holding'. Winnicott's theories are given greater depth and understanding by referencing the writings of Adam Phillips and Christopher Bollas. Consideration of relevant aspects of Bowlby's theories will also be included. Knowledge of these theories of child development helps to support understanding of the music therapy process, making this book vital reading for both students and practitioners of music therapy.Trade ReviewFor the last 10 years, all the music therapy training courses in the UK have been teaching students about Winnicott's theories. Here, at last, is a book by an experienced music therapy clinician entirely devoted to looking at the strong links between Winnicott's thinking and music therapy practice. In this cleverly crafted, thoughtful and elegant work, case studies beautifully illustrate, clarify and bring to life these important links. -- Amelia Oldfield, music therapist and author of 'Flute, Accordion or Clarinet?: Using the Characteristics of Our Instruments in Music Therapy'In this important book Alison Levinge provides some powerful insights, from her perspective as a music therapist, into the work of one the 20th century's most innovative psychoanalysts. Of particular value to music therapists will be her understanding of Winnicott's recognition of the centrality of unspoken experience to the therapeutic process, and her emphasis on the importance of 'play', in every sense. This book will not only be a resource for students of music therapy: it will be something for all music therapists to return to throughout professional life. -- Eleanor Richards, Senior Lecturer in Music Therapy, Anglia Ruskin University, UKThis is a welcome addition to the music therapy literature in which Alison Levinge explores the relevance of Winnicott's theories and approach to music therapy, and in particular to her own practice. This is not scientific research or an academic tome, rather a book by a practising clinician, drawing heavily on personal experience. There are no references to the clinical work of other music therapists or indeed to music therapy theory in general. Instead her approach is to relate her own practice to the ideas of Winnicott with reference to other important figures in psychoanalysis, in particular the object relations school. Levinge writes with great feeling and insight, bringing in numerous clinical examples from diverse settings. It is in her discussion of these clinical vignettes that the book really comes to live... Levinge has an intimate, conversational style, which makes for an enjoyable read... -- Luke Annesley * British Journal of Music Therapy *Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Object Relations. 2. The Language of Music and the Music of Winnicott. 3. The Music of Beginning. 4. Holding and the Early Environment. 5. The Observation of Infants in a Set Situation. 6. Transitional Objects and the Transitional Phenomena. 7. The Use of an Object and Relating through Identifications. 7.1. Aggression. 7.2. Hate. 8. Playing. 8.1. Theory of Play. 8.2. Musical Play. 9. A Sense of Self and Music Therapy. 10. Transference and Countertransference. 11. Therapeutic Practice. References.

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Book SynopsisLaying out a new integrative approach to the treatment of depression, this book looks at the biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of clinical art therapy. Skov presents the theoretical foundation for a Jungian approach to art therapy and depression together with its clinical methodology and framework, outlining a procedure for working with people with mild to moderate depression. Integrative art therapy in clinical practice is introduced alongside case studies from the author's research and practice to show how transformative processes operate in the field between the conscious and the unconscious part of the psyche. Finally the author lays out her research methodology and discusses the possible implications of the integrative art therapy approach. This revolutionary approach, which places equal importance on both art therapy and psychology in the treatment of depression, will be a valuable resource for all art therapists and students working with clients and patients who suffer from depression. Psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and other mental health professionals will also find it of interest.Trade ReviewIn this brilliant and depth-oriented exposition of the treatment of depression, Skov offers guidelines and landmarks that demonstrate how art can be used as both a healing agent and a bridge to communication...This text makes an important contribution to the field of art therapy and becomes a major landmark in the field of mental health literature. -- from the foreword by Arthur Robbins, PhD, Founding Director of the Institute of Expressive AnalysisThe author offers an integrative approach to art therapy with people suffering from mild to moderate depression, where she distinguishes between different domains of the work dependent of the need of the client. This book truly grasps the complexity of art therapy processes, simultaneously presenting a structure of levels and categories for the reader to hold on to. This thought provoking and highly necessary book will be hugely influential in the field of art therapy. -- Inge Nygaard Pedersen, Associate Professor, Department of Communication and Psychology and Head of the Music Therapy Clinic, Aalborg University, DenmarkTable of Contents1. Jung´s epistemology in art therapy. 2. Depression as a sign. 3. Integrative art therapy. 4. Transforming depression through art therapy. 5. Integrative art therapy in clinical practice. 6. Integrative art therapy in self-development. 7. Jung´s typology in art therapy practise. 8. Jung´s typology as a research methodology. 9. The Freud – Jung discussion and a new paradigm.

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Book SynopsisA valuable reference to help practising researchers not only to understand but also to apply innovative approaches to social work research. Featuring extended case studies of actual research projects, the book provides an overview of a number of central features and qualities of social work research. It incorporates both distinctive methodological features, such as approaches to participatory inquiry, and provides accounts of researcher strategies to address particular challenges, such as carrying out studies with hard to reach populations. This book combines important methodological insights with pragmatic guidance on commonly experienced problems and how these challenges can be overcome. This is a key resource for social work and social care students, social work practitioners and academics engaged in research.Trade ReviewThis is a rich and stimulating compendium of innovative social work research. Combining many contemporary big names with innovative early career research, this volume illustrates the open-minded, methodological pluralism social work really needs as an academic discipline. -- Sue White, Professor of Social Work (Children and Families), Institute of Applied Social Studies, University of BirminghamThis excellent book offers ample evidence that social work researchers are doing research in imaginative and productive ways across a variety of social work settings. It contains a wealth of insights into the 'doing' of research using a wide variety of methods and showcases the commitment of an impressive cast of authors to using such research to support excellent social work practice. -- Brid Featherstone, Professor of Social Work, Faculty of Health & Social Care, The Open UniversityThe book achieves what I am sure was the main goal of the editors and contributors. It is very pleasing to see a publication that specifically tries to encourage the social work research community to think more widely about methods rather than unreflectively remain tied to trusted research methodologies and methods. The book is thus a welcome addition to the processes of helping to extend the methodological and methods repertoires in social work, and social care, research. -- Michael Clark, Associate Professional Research Fellow * Research, Policy and Planning *Table of ContentsAbout the Editors and Contributors. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Section 1: Innovations in Design and Planning. 1. Action Research for Social Justice: Researching and Organising on Household Debt, Sarah Banks, Durham University. 2. A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Therapeutic Intervention for Children Affected by Sexual Abuse, Tricia Jessiman, John Carpenter and Trish O'Donnell, University of Bristol. 3. Front Row Seats: Why Researchers Need to Get Closer to Practice and How We Can Do So, David Westlake, University of Bedfordshire. 4. Archival Resources for Social Work History, Pat Starkey, University of Liverpool. 5. A Study of Long Term Outcomes of Children with Harmful Sexual Behaviour: Using Social Media to Reach and Engage a 'Hard to Reach' Population, Simon Hackett, Durham University with Myles Balfe, University College Cork, Helen Masson, University of Huddersfield and Josie Phillips, Durham University. 6. Involving People with Dementia in a Systemic Review, Nicolette Wade and Mike Fisher, University of Bedfordshire. 7. Acting as a Critical Friend - Developmental Evaluations, Service Users and the Role of the Researcher, Roger Smith, Durham University. Section 2: Innovations in Research Methods. 8. Observing Social Work Practice:Using Ethnographic and Mobile Research Methods with social workers and service users, Harry Ferguson, University of Nottingham. 9. Using Mobile Methods to Explore the Lives of Marginalised Young Men in Manchester, Alistair Roy, Jenny Hughes, Lynn Frogett and Jennifer Christensen, University of Central Lancashire. 10. Being Brave, Doing Creative: Using Visual Ethnography in Social Work Research to Explore the Impact of Space and Environment on Organisational Culture, Jadwiga Leigh, University of Sheffield. 11. Researching Recovery from Substance Misuse Using Visual Methods, Julian Manley, Alistair Roy and Lyn Frogett, University of Central Lancashire. Section 3: Innovations in Data Analysis. 12. Validating Meaning Making: The Potential of Phenomenological Inquiry, Sue Thompson, Avenue Media Solutions. 13. The Elephant in the Room: Taking Language Difference Seriously in Research, Bogusia Temple, University of Central Lancashire. 14. Data Analysis in Participatory Research with Adults with Asperger's Syndrome, Jackie Robinson, De Montfort University. 15. Quantitative Research and the Secondary Analysis of Longitude Data in Social Work Research, Martin Elliot, Cardiff University. Section 4: Innovations in Dissemination and Impact. 16. Participatory Action Research: Empowering Women to Evaluate Services, Lena Dominelli, Durham University. 17. 'A Little Bit of What I'm About': Urban Photography For Social Work Research, Natalie Robinson, University of Liverpool. 18. Incorporating 'Knowledge Exchange' Into Research Design and Dissemination Strategies, Aisha Hutchinson and Cherilyn Dance, University of Bedfordshire. 19. You're Not in The Picture: Service Users, Research, Involvement and Change, Jennifer Taylor, Gina Barrett, Vic Forrest, People First Lambeth, Shaping Our Lives, Peter Beresford, Brunel University, Becki Meakin, People First Lambeth, Shaping Our Lives. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisCelebrating the 30th Anniversary of Kidscape, the national charity that works to challenge and prevent bullying, this book offers readers an insight into a collection of innovative projects currently running in schools to promote inclusion, tolerance and kindness.From a gay role model to a peer mentor, a dance workshop to a gardening club, an autism ambassador to a travelling Gypsy theatre group, the ideas demonstrate how much we have to teach our children about inclusion, how much kindness matters, and how much of a difference schools can make to children who don't always feel they fit. Joining forces with well-known charities and celebrity supporters including Anthony Horowitz, Jamie Oliver, Michael Sheen and more, these accessible, fun and effective projects are tackling issues such as bullying, homophobia, racism, and truancy, are supporting pupils who may feel isolated and excluded from their peer group, and are helping whole schools become happier, more successful settings.This book will provide inspiration to all educational professionals, parents and volunteers looking for creative and practical ways to help individual children fit in and feel happy in their class.Table of ContentsForeword by Claude Knights, CEO of Kidscape. Introduction: What Makes a Kinder School? 1. Kidscape's ZAP Workshop. In My View: Anthony Horowitz. 2. The Peer Mentor. In My View: Jill Halfpenny. 3. The Prince's Trust XL Club. In My View: Jamie Oliver. 4. The Role Model. In My View: Charlie Condou and David Charles Manners. 5. The Travelling Players. In My View: Baroness Janet Whitaker. 6. The Achievement Coach. In My View: Henry Winkler. 7. The Gardening Club. In My View: David Martin Domoney. 8. The Autism Ambassador. In My View: Jane Asher. 9. The Dance Class. In My View: Linda Jasper. 10. The Young Carers Campaign. In My View: Michael Sheen. 11. The Student Support Team. In My View: Jack Jacobs. 12. The ChildLine Workshop. In My View: Ade Adepitan.

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Book SynopsisSocial Narratives are a simple, evidence-based intervention to help children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental delays to understand appropriate social behaviours and overcome the anxiety associated with social situations. This practical guide explains how to create and use personalised Social Narratives with children aged 4+.Drawing on the latest autism theory and findings from research, the author provides step-by- step guidelines for writing and using Social Narratives at home or in the classroom. She describes clearly the key components of the approach, including incorporating the interests of the child, using literal and positive language and including visuals and comprehension questions to support learning. 27 sample Social Narratives are also included, to provide inspiration and useful examples of how Social Narratives can be used in practice.Perfect for improving social behaviour in children with ASD, this book will be a valuable resource for teachers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, as well as parents.Trade ReviewAs a mother of a child with autism, I found Dr. Sonia Morris's book clearly written, well researched and easy to follow. My own child enjoyed and benefited from social stories in her school setting but I wished I had Sonia's book earlier as a guideline, so that I could have made more of my own stories for her. -- Lucy Harmon, parentAnother step forward in learning how to positively support kids on the autism spectrum to improve their social abilities! Social Narratives are evidence based and firmly grounded in an understanding of how autism interferes with kids learning social behaviours. Everything is clearly explained with multiple examples so you'll be writing successful narratives in no time! If you want a proven tactic in a simple format requiring only minutes of time each day, this book is for you. -- Dr Rita Honan, Clinical, Counselling & Educational Psychologist in private practice, Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology, Trinity College DublinSocial Narratives by Sonia Morris is a well organised guide for teachers, families and caregivers of children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Morris describes how and why social narratives are a useful intervention that can improve social competence and quality of life for children with social difficulties... The author's child-centered approach is apparent throughout the book and thereby helps the adult to see the world through the eyes of the child... Morris also includes some solutions to problems that she has encountered and this adds to the practical usefulness of the book. The book concludes with some sample social narratives that are inspired by stories used successfully with children with ASDs... In conclusion, this book offers a practical and child-centered approach to social narrative writing. It is user-friendly and can be used in a home or school setting... Each story is unique and the physical presence of a single narrative which includes special interests and photos can become a treasured possession of a child with ASD. This in itself can reinforce the social lesson that the narrative was designed to teach. -- Jean Timmins, teacher and principal * REACH Journal of Special Needs Education in Ireland *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. 1. What are Social Narratives and who are they for? 2. Theories of Autism Spectrum Disorders. 3. Applying Theory to Social Narratives. 4. Writing a Social Narrative. 5. Presenting and Implementing Social Narratives. 6. Research Supporting Social Narratives. 7. Checklist. 8. Sample Stories. References. Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisMeet Danny - a boy with a peanut allergy. He explains that peanut allergies can be very serious, but once you know how to manage them, they don't have to get in the way of living a fun and full life. Danny talks about what a peanut allergy is, what do to in an emergency, and how his friends and family can help him to live a nut free life. He also shares advice on coping with a peanut allergy on special occasions and trips away.This illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to increase awareness about peanut allergies, in the classroom or at home. It also includes clear, useful information for parents and professionals.Trade ReviewPeanut and nut allergies are an increasing problem in the UK and elsewhere. Whilst this is actually a very manageable condition, and most people with peanut allergies don't have regular allergic reactions, the fear of severe reactions can have a very negative impact on children their families and friends. This short book by Sharon Dempsey presents the child's view of what it's like to be diagnosed with peanut allergy and the impact on home and school life. I recommend it to anyone who has a newly diagnosed nut allergy in their families and to their carers and schools. -- Dr David Edgar, Head of the Regional Immunology Service for Northern Ireland, Royal Hospitals, BelfastCommunication is an essential piece of any food allergen management strategy. Sharon Dempsey's new book "Can I tell you about my Peanut Allergy?" can help serve as a guide to opening up the lines of communication when dealing with a peanut allergy. Written from a young person's perspective, the book introduces you to Danny and the many scenarios he must face when living in a peanut-filled world while trying to avoid peanuts. The book illustrates the importance of advocating, communicating and being responsible for oneself while giving insight into helping a peanut-allergic individual manage their allergy and responding to potential allergic reactions. -- Jamie Kabourek, Registered Dietician, Resource Manager, Food Allergy Research and Resource Program, University of NebraskaTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Introducing Danny who has nut allergy. 2. Understanding nut allergy and how my body reacts. 3. Dealing with aspects of nut allergy that make me feel worried. 4. Understanding anaphylaxis and my adrenaline pen. 5. Special occasions. 6. Food labelling. 7. Dealing with nut allergy at school. 8. Eating out. 9. Travelling with nut allergy. 10. Why it is important to tell my friends and teachers about nut allergy. 11. Further information about nut allergy. 12. Advice for friends on how to help me. 13. Advice on how to help me at school. 14. Advice for parents. 15. Advice on eating out and travelling. 16. What to do in an emergency. 17. Nut allergy facts and figures. 18. Additional notes. Recommend reading, websites and organisations.

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Book SynopsisA Holocaust survivor whose mother collapsed and died only moments after they both registered as survivors, a death row inmate who has reclaimed his life through Buddhism, and a mother whose daughter was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer two days before her thirtieth birthday, among others, offer their perspectives on death and dying in this thought-provoking volume. Contributors from all walks of life share their thoughts on carefully selected writings, images and artwork that most accurately express death to them. Describing their unique experiences, they reveal that, beyond the heartache and the mystery, death teaches us all invaluable lessons about how we live our lives. Offering comfort, reassurance and varied insights into death, loss and its impact on life, this collection is for anyone who might be coming to terms with this inevitable destination. Royalty proceeds from the book will be donated to Ashgate Hospicecare, North Derbyshire, UK.Trade ReviewI rejoice that death has become less of a taboo subject in our conversations. In this timely book you will discover precious wisdom and heartfelt insights from people of all walks of life...As I have listened to these voices, I have found reassurance and enlightenment. I know this book will offer the same gifts to you whether you believe in a transition to a new life or contemplate the beyond with some uncertainty. I commend it highly. -- from the foreword by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond TutuA powerful book on the truth of our mortality, and the richness that can be derived from our encounter with death. -- Roshi Joan Halifax, Abbot, * Upaya Zen Center *We experience death in many ways before facing it in our own lives. Whatever will support us to consider death more honestly and life more appreciatively is to be deeply valued. Rosalind Bradley's beautiful collection offers both those gifts abundantly. -- Stephanie Dowrick, author of Seeking the SacredA Matter of Life and Death provides thought provoking reflections from a wide range of people whose lives have been deeply influenced by encounters with dying, death and loss. Their insights into these sensitive, often taboo, subjects are inspirational and uplifting - highly recommend reading for all who work in end of life or bereavement care. -- Dr Marilyn Relf, Bereavement Care Lead, Sir Michael Sobell House, Oxford and Chair National Bereavement Alliance (UK)Dying conjures many stories, many feelings, many fears. Rosalind Bradley brings together the thoughts of the eminent, the well trained and also those who have personal experience with the dying. These stories explore the inspiring, the meaningful and sometimes troubled ideas that everyone will have about death. -- Professor Richard Chye, University of Notre Dame, AustraliaA thoughtful collection of personal stories and perspectives on death as a defining part of life. Beautifully told and cleverly presented. A unique offering on an ultimate truth - you will be inspired, intrigued, informed and touched by the diversity and authenticity of the contributions. -- Professor Christine Bennett AO, Dean of Medicine,The University of Notre Dame AustraliaThis is a powerful and timely book on the largely taboo subject of death, viewing it as an intrinsic and unavoidable part of life. Bradley provides Readers with a useful resource to assist in their duties of taking funerals and memorial services and in caring for those who mourn. Highly recommended. -- John Hazel * The Reader *Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Personal Encounters with Death. Gail O'Brien, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, Australia. Brigadier Michael Griffiths CBE, Duke of Lancaster Regiment, UK. Olga Horak OAM, Sydney Jewish Museum, Australia. Colleen Kelly, September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, USA. Professor Patrick McGorry AO, University of Melbourne, Australia. The Burton Gaudiosi Family, Australia. Amit Dasgupta, India. Erica Stewart, Sands, UK. Kinny Gardener, The Krazy Kat Theatre, UK. Pam Masini, Child Bereavement UK. Reverend Peter Pereira, Australia. Mitchell Willoughby, Tennessee, USA. 2. Death Brings a Wisdom. Josefine Speyer, Natural Death Centre, UK. Jennifer Briscoe-Hough, Australia. Reverend Canon Rosie Harper, Great Missenden, UK. Molly Carlile AM, Olivia Newton John Cancer & Wellness Centre, Australia. Dr Michael Barbato OAM, Australia. Professor Allan Kellehear, University of Bradford, UK. Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, The New North London Synagogue, UK. Laurence Freeman OSB, World Community for Christian Meditation, UK. Carol Komaromy, The Open University, UK. Dom Christian de Chergé, Algeria. Sogyal Rinpoche, Rigpa, France. Therese Schroeder-Sheker, Chalice of Repose Project, School of Music Thanatology, Oregon, USA. 3. Working Closely with Death. Deborah de Wilde OAM, Australia. Diane Roche, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia. Arabella Dorman, UK. Dr Megory Anderson, Sacred Dying Foundation, USA. Dr Peter Saul, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Australia. Stephen Olson, Royal Oak Burial Park, British Colombia, Canada. Dr Soren Blau, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Australia. Dr Irene Adams, Clinica Ammor, Brazil. Dr Louise Jordan, Baslow Health Centre, Derbyshire, UK. Su Chard, UK. James Norris, DeadSocial.org and the Digital Legacy Association, UK. Chinyere Inyama, UK. 4. Death and the Circle of Life. Sughra Ahmed, Islamic Society of Britain, UK. Dr Sarah Edelman, Dying with Dignity NSW, Australia. Trypheyna McShane, Australia. Stephen Miller, USA. Dr Ian Gawler OAM, Australia. Amelia Freelander, Amnesty International, Australia. Claire Henry MBE, The National Council for Palliative Care & Dying Matters coalition, UK. Dr Colin Murray Parkes OBE, St Christopher's Hospice, UK. Reverend Jonathan Woodhouse, UK. Caitlin Doughty, The Order of the Good Death, USA. Bruce Kent, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Pax Christi, UK. 5. Death is Sacred. Dr Pushpa Bhardwaj-Wood, New Zealand. Sharifah Zuriah Aljeffri, Malaysia. Sr Jayanti, Brahma Kumaris, UK. Bhai Sahib Dr Mohinder Singh, Guru Nanak Sewak Jatha, UK. Peter Shine, Aboriginal Health Northern Sydney Local Health District, Australia. Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild, UK. Dr Doreen Tembo, UK. Reverend Marta Benavides, El Salvador. Dr Frank Brennan, Calvary Hospital, Sydney, Australia. Dr Bahiyyih Nakhjavani, France. Woris Kubo, Papua New Guinea. Venerable Thubten Chodron, Sravasti Abbey, USA. Ela Gandhi, South Africa. Post-script. Ashgate Hospice. References.

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Book SynopsisExploring the process of recovery from personality disorder, and how this can be achieved, this research-based but highly readable book describes successful community-based ways to support people after diagnosis and the wider implications for mental ill health. Taking a close look at what it means to be diagnosed with personality disorder, the author considers how people with mental health issues are treated by society at large and within mental health services. She highlights problems and gaps in services, and how stigma surrounding mental health disorders can negatively affect the treatment an individual receives. Many first-hand accounts by people diagnosed with personality disorder offer a real perspective into what it is like to live with mental health issues, challenging stereotypes and providing much-needed insight into their needs. Research from The Haven, an innovative community-based project supporting people through recovery from personality disorder, offers ground-breaking ways to care for and meet the needs of people with major mental health issues in a positive and creative way.Essential reading for mental health professionals, people diagnosed with personality disorder, and their families.Trade ReviewHeather Castillo has been a pioneer in the provision of support and treatment for people living with personality disorder. She understands that the process of recovery must be user led; and the voices of people with personality disorder need to be respected and heard. In this fascinating book, she describes the journey she made as a service developer and leader, and the empirical evaluation process: one which involved service users from the start. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to professionals who are developing services for people with personality disorder, and for those who have an interest in the qualitative research methods in mental health. -- Dr Gwen Adshead, Forensic Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, Southern Health Foundation TrustA well written and engaging book that depicts the triumphs and challenges of working with those affected with the disorders, with their carers' and with the complex intricacies of commissioning.There is enough material and evidence-based research within the covers for anyone who has an interest in or indeed already works within the realms of personality disorder to take heart and apply some of the excellent work that has been shown. -- Rachel Taylor, School of Education and Psychology, University of Bolton * Journal of Mental Health *Table of ContentsDedication. Acknowledgements. 1. The Journey Begins. 2. Prevailing Knowledge Relevant to the Journey. 2.1. Mental Health Law. 2.2. The Prevalence and Impact of Personality Disorder. 2.3. What is Personality Disorder. 2.4. The Medical Model and the Concept of Cure. 2.5. Psychological Perspectives and Treatments. 2.6. What is Recovery? 3. The Journey Continues. 3.1. Linking with the National Agenda. 3.2. First Days at The Haven. 3.3. Service Context for our new Study. 3.4. Rationale for the new Study. 4. The Research Journey. 4.1. The Research Group Begins. 4.2. Research Questions. 4.3. Philosophical Approach. 4.4. The Participative Dimension. 4.5. Methods used in the research. 4.6. Collecting the Data. 4.7. Who was involved? 4.8. Ethical Issues. 4.9. Data Analysis. 5. Discoveries on the Journey of Recovery. 5.1. Background Information and Demographics. 5.2. Use of Services and Cost-savings. 5.3. Findings from the Questions to Research Participants. 5.4. Mapping the Process of Recovery. 6. Analysis of the Journey of Recovery. 6.1. Attachment and trust. 6.2. Creating a Culture of Warmth. 6.3. What it means to belong. 6.4. Love is not enough. 6.5. Recreating health attachment and opening the door to therapeutic work. 6.6. Hope and its relationship to recovery. 6.7. Identity and Roles. 6.8. Recovery and maintaining healthy attachment. 7. A Journey of Organizational Change. 7.1. The Nature of The Haven. 7.2. Learning Organizations. 7.3. The Structure of the Haven. 7.4. Cycles of Change. 7.5. Implementing Change. 7.6. A Need for Change Which Clients Found Hard to Articulate. 7.7. Rewarding Positive Progress. 7.8. Outdoor Wellbeing. 7.8. Shared Power and Participatory Action. 8. Four Journeys. 8.1. Getting out: by EJ. 8.2. Include me in: By 'Joseph Brown'. 8.3. Getting grounded: By 'Helen price'. 8.4. Moving on: By 'Rachael Seagrove'. 8.5. My perspective as a service user researcher: by Dee Graham. 9. Does the Journey Ever End? 9.1. Risk and Trust. 9.2. To work or not to work. 9.3. What happened next at The Haven? 9.4. A political backdrop to developments. 9.5. The wheel has come full circle. Appendix I. Research Timeline. Appendix II. Research Group Diary 2004-2009. Appendix III. SEG (Service Evaluation Group) Questions. Appendix IV. Client Focus Group Questions. Appendix V. Client Interview Questionnaire. Appendix VI. Carer Focus Group Questions. Appendix VII. Findings from Client Questions. Appendix VIII Findings from Family and Carer questions. Appendix IX. Service Savings Analysis 2006 and 2013. References.

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Book SynopsisSusan Dunne's life changed forever when a chance question from a doctor led her back to horses, an unfulfilled childhood passion. Detached and isolated due to undiagnosed autism, Susan had already survived rape, battled eating disorders and self-harm, and spent time homeless, when her world was turned upside again by a vicious, life-threatening assault. Severe post-traumatic stress disorder left her feeling distrustful and more cut off than ever before from a world she saw as confusing and dangerous. But as Susan's connection with horses grew stronger, her world started to open up. Poignant and witty by turns, Susan shares her story of survival and transformation, offering a rare insight into her relationship with horses, and how they helped her to find a safe place in the world.Trade ReviewA testimony to the unique healing power of horses. -- Temple Grandin, author, Thinking in Pictures and Animals in TranslationTruly beautiful and inspiring. -- the Goth * Asperger United *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Across Two Worlds. Part 1. All the World Before Me. 1. Social Misfit. 2. Hungry. 3. Homeless. 4. Rootless. 5. A Dog Called Minder. Part 2. A World Turned Upside Down. 6. First Encounters. 7. Assault. 8. Aftermath. 9. Consequences. 10. To the Lighthouse. 11. A Journey Begins. 12. The Horse Affect. 13. Reaching Out. 14. Post Traumatic Stress. 15. Facing Demons. 16. Mongolia. Part 3. A Whole New World. 17. A Horse Called Bailey. 18. Relapse. 19. The Herd. 20. A Pony in the Bedroom. Afterword. Horses as Healers.

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Book SynopsisThe first book written specifically on clinical applications of sleep and sleep disorder theory for occupational therapists, this book bridges the research to practice gap. Contributors share their expertise, exploring topics such as the relationship between mental health and sleep; how sleep is affected by age, or by specific conditions such as dementia or autism; and how occupational therapists can use their skills and training to improve sleep quality in patients who are suffering from pain, or trauma.This timely book is essential reading for occupational therapists and students of occupational therapy, covering all of the aspects of sleep and sleep disorders that they will find useful for practice.Trade ReviewI am delighted to see a book specifically about sleep and the role occupational therapists can play in assisting the person to manage the impact of sleep disorder. The range of conditions and perspectives discussed in the book gives depth and breadth to the wide-ranging aspects of sleep and sleep problems and the influence this can have on people's daily lives across the lifespan. I see the book as a useful resource for all occupational therapists from novice to expert. -- Professor Diane Cox, Chair of the Editorial Board of the British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Professor of Occupational Therapy, University of Cumbria, UKThis new book, addressing sleep from an occupational perspective, is a welcome addition to the literature. Written in an accessible style, it presents a broad picture of current knowledge in the field, providing a wealth of useful information for the occupational therapy practitioner. -- Jennifer Creek, freelance occupational therapist, and author of The Core Concepts of Occupational TherapyLike a good night's sleep for the many who need it, this extraordinary book is long overdue, and will be an important addition to any occupational therapist's library. It is comprehensive and well researched, highlighting a vitally important area for contemporary practice. -- Dr Charles Christiansen, Occupational Therapy Scholar, Author and AcademicThe authors (...) use a case study approach to illustrate points and provide useful descriptions of common sleep disturbances and the management of intervention programmes, including specific interventions for those with learning difficulties... A number of interventions are discussed and the chapter on children's sleep includes a list of resources for parents and therapists, a guide to some assessment tools and links to relevant organizations.The book covers adult sleep problems as well and links to mental health and difficulties such as dementia. -- Mary Mountstephen, author, editor * SEN Magazine *The aim of the authors is to help occupational therapists to get an awareness of sleep problems in their patients, to record sleep disorders, and to offer help. In addition, the authors would like to encourage more awareness between sleep patterns and occupation during waking hours... This book is an excellent reference book and highly recommended for all occupational therapists! -- Austrian Occupational Therapy Journal (Ergotherapie)Table of ContentsForeword. Michael Iwama, Professor and Chair of the Georgia School of Occupational Therapy, Georgia Regents University at Augusta, USA. Preface. 1. Introduction. Andrew Green, The Burden Neuropsychiatry Centre, Bristol, UK and Cary Brown, Associate Professor, University of Alberta, Canada. 2. Sleep and Occupation. Andrew Green. 3. The Reason of Sleep: Sleep Science. Andrew Green and Sue Wilson, Centre for Neuropsychopharmacology, Imperial College London, UK. 4. Time for Bed: Historical and Cultural Factors, and Time Use. Andrew Green and Claire Durant, University of Bristol and Imperial College London, UK. 5. The Effects of Sleep and Sleep Loss on Performance. Andrew Green and Chris Alford, Associate Professor in Applied Psychology, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. 6. The Effects of Daytime Activity on Sleep. Andrew Green. 7. Sleep Disorders. Andrew Green and Dietmar Hank, Consultant Psychiatrist, Bristol, UK. 8. Assessment and Non-pharmacological Management of Insufficient and Excessive Sleep. Andrew Green and Jane Hicks, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Bristol, UK. 9. Children's Sleep. Jillian Smith Windsor, Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, Saskatchewan, Canada, Jillian Franklin, Renfrew Educational Services, Alberta, Canada and Cary Brown. 10. Older Adult's Sleep. Julie Boswell, Occupational Therapy in Private Practice, British Columbia, Canada, Jennifer Thai, Sturgeon Community Hospital, Alberta, Canada and Cary Brown. 11. Sleep Problems in People with Learning Disabilities. Eva Nakopoulou, Megan Wale, Occupational Therapist, Oxford, UK and Emma Woos, Occupational Therapist in Community Paediatrics, Coventry, UK. 12. Sleep and Trauma-exposed Workers. Nicole Stubbs, University of Alberta, Canada, Anna Aishford, Occupational Therapist, Alberta, Canada and Cary Brown. 13. Mental Health, Well-being and Sleep. Diana Hurley and Katie MacQueen, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, UK. 14. Sleep Problems in Dementia. Katie MacQueen, Julie Boswell and Jennifer Thai. 15. Sleep Disturbance in Neurological Conditions. Eva Nakopoulou and Katherine Gaylarde, Whittington Health NHS Trust, London, UK. 16. The Relationship Between Sleep and Pain. Cary Brown and Andrew Green. 17. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Occupational Therapy, and Sleep. Fiona Wright, Chronic Fatigue Service, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK. 18. A Place to Sleep: Environmental Factors. Andrew Green and Eva Nakopoulou, Community Occupational Therapist, Bristol, UK. 19. Waking Up: Concluding Comments. Andrew Green and Cary Brown. Glossary. The Contributors. Subject Index. Author Index.

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