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- Easily accessible to a wide range of trainees and practitioners
Lots of interesting and varied case examples which aren't limited to formal counselling but encompass many work environments
Uptodate in terms of theory and research
Part of the book series: Basic Texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy (BTCP)
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
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 staff.
Additionally, 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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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Counselling Adults with Learning Disabilities
Authors: Sally Hodges, Nancy Sheppard
Series Title: Basic Texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4039-9019-8
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies Collection, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2003
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 194
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: Psychotherapy and Counseling