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Valuing older people: positive psychological practice
- Author:
- STIRLING Elspeth
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 213p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
A global guide to positive psychological practice when dealing with older and very old people. The author, previously a clinical psychologist, champions social role valorisation (SRV) in relation to older people and ageing. SRV theory is based on opposing society’s tendency to devalue particular groups of people because they are ‘different. The author applies it, not only to counteract stereotyped attitudes that older people are valueless, but to promote beneficial effects of having our elders active in society and observing and learning from, for example, their coping behaviour. Chapters cover: the psychology and ecology of ageing; preventive psychology in later life; assessment in the new paradigm; new paradigm principles for intervention; older people and cognitive disabilities; new paradigm principles of service design; and psychological therapies with older people.
Female sexual offenders: theory, assessment and treatment
- Editors:
- GANNON Theresa A., CORTONI Franca, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 206p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
The editors and 17 contributors from the UK, Canada and USA bring together current research about, and clinical assessment of, intervention and treatment practices used with female sex offenders. Sexual violence from women has long been underestimated according to this book, with empirical research and published literature tending to be dominated by the misdeeds of men. In 11 chapters it tries to redress the balance. The opening chapters define context and give background information on prevalence, young sex offenders, and current theories trying to explain this phenomenon. Several practitioners detail their current assessment strategies, their patients' treatment needs, effectiveness of interventions, the processes they currently favour, and those which are used internationally. Reference is made to the latest research findings and the use of polygraphs with female sex offenders. The risk of recidivism is also discussed. The writers call for increased, gender-informed research efforts in order to continue with the progress which has been made to date and is summarised in this text.
Assessment and treatment of sexual offenders with intellectual disabilities: a handbook
- Editors:
- CRAIG Leam A., LINDSAY William R., BROWNE Kevin D., (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 375p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Contributors from the field of forensic psychology contribute to cover theory, research and practical intervention for those working with intellectually disabled sex offenders. Latest research findings on the characteristics and prevalence of sexual offenders with intellectual disabilities are summarised. Key topics covered include: theories of sexual offending, developmental pathways, risk assessment, personality disorders and psychopathy, community and prison based treatment programmes, and legal and mental health services. The available literature on sexual offenders with intellectual disabilities is reviewed along with the latest treatment approaches and legislative developments.
Intellectual disability psychiatry: a practical handbook
- Editors:
- HASSIOTIS Angela, BARRON Diana Andrea, HALL Ian, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 276p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
This guide to the management of mental health problems in people with learning disabilities has been written by nearly 30 contributors from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Ireland and Australia. Sixteen chapters cover topics including effective communication, clinical assessment, assessing mental capacity, decision making, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCDs), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychoses, autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs), substance misuse, challenging behaviour, interaction of physical with mental health, older people, mentally disordered offenders, mental health crises, community care and pharmacological and psychological interventions. Two appendices entitled ‘Critique of the ICD 10 and DSM IV based classification of mental disorders in intellectual disability’ and ‘A to Z of disciplines that may contribute to the multi-and interdisciplinary work as applied to mood and anxiety disorders’ are also included. The publication is aimed at health professionals to develop their understanding of mental health issues of people with learning disabilities.
The treatment of sex offenders with developmental disabilities: a practice workbook
- Author:
- LINDSAY William R.
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 343p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
This book presents a comprehensive approach to the assessment and treatment of sex offenders with developmental disabilities. It is divided into three sections: background, theory and research; treatment considerations; treatments. It features practical advice on how to develop group dynamics and encourage participant ownership, guidance on setting up role plays and coverage of new initiatives such as self-regulation and Good Lives Model (GLM) as well as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). Contents include: risk assessment; treatment of inappropriate sexual behaviour; theories of offending and intellectual disability; promoting motivation; offence disclosure and accounts; allocating offenders to pathways; cognitive distortions and attitudes; personal physical and sexual abuse; victim awareness and empathy; pornography and sexual fantasy; attachments and relationships; lifestyle change and preventing relapse; evaluation.