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Counselling Adults with Learning Disabilities: Basic Texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Autor Sall Hodges
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 noi 2002
The major barrier in the way of competent counselling provision for people with learning disabilities is not the presence of a learning disability, but the lack of understand of the relevance of counselling by potential referrers... Sally Hodges has written for a wide range of professionals who work with people with learning disabilities, and introduces theoretical concepts in an accessible way by using clinical vignettes to illustrate each point.An introduction to theory and some time spent thinking about different life stages, personal histories, presenting problems and relationship issues will provide an invaluable introduction to the emotional worlds of people with learning disabilities.' - from the Foreword by Sheila Hollins, Professor of Psychiatry of Learning Disability, St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London.Counselling Adults with Learning Disabilities draws on a psychodynamic framework to bring toegher current ideas and thinking in an approachable and practical way. Through vivid clinical material and case examples, the book creatively illustrates how complex theories can be translated into clinical practice. Common problems are tackled and addressed within a lifespan framework, with attention given to key issues such as:- Bereavement- Abuse- Mental illness- Challenging behabiour- Sexual relationships- Relationships with peers, families and staffAdditionally, given the increasing importance of evidence-based pratice, the book concludes with a review of the literature in the area of learning disabilities, and its efficacy.SALLY HODGES is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Tavistock Clinic with their Learning Disabilities Service. Previously she worked for learning disabilities services in Redbridge and Plymouth.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780333962954
ISBN-10: 0333962958
Pagini: 194
Ilustrații: none
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Ediția:2002
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Red Globe Press
Seria Basic Texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Lots of interesting and varied case examples which aren't limited to formal counselling but encompass many work environments

Notă biografică

SALLY HODGES is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working with both the learning disabilities and autism services offered by the Tavistock Clinic.

Cuprins

Foreword Acknowledgements An Introduction to Counselling Adults with Learning Disabilities Historical Contexts, Settings and Common Presentations Theoretical Developments Assessment and the Beginnings of a Therapeutic Relationship From Infancy to Old Age: Thinking About Life Stages Consideration of Specific 'Presenting Problems', How Can a Counselling Approach be of Use? Relationship Issues: Families and Intimate Relationships; N.Sheppard Relationship Issues: Friendships and Group Dynamics; N.Sheppard Working with Care Staff and Organisations; N.Sheppard Research and Evaluation References Index.