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Let's talk about death and dying: how to have difficult conversations
- Author:
- CARTER Lesley
- Publishers:
- Age UK, Malnutrition Task Force
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet is designed to help people start positive conversations about death with the people they care about to enable them to be sure that people's worries about dying and death are acknowledged. It looks at why it is important to talk about dying, barrier to having conversations about death, questions to talk about, and the physical changes that happen to people as they come to the end of their life. The booklet has been developed to help people explore and approach the subject, and support the ‘honest conversations’ that underpin Ambition 1 of the Ambitions for palliative and end of life care. An accompanying film is also available. (Edited publisher abstract)
Family strength and income in households with children
- Authors:
- ORTHNER Dennis, JONES-SANPEI Hinckley, WILLIAMSON Sabrina
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 7(2), 2003, pp.5-23.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Using data from a 1999 national sample of families in the USA, the authors report their findings on how the presence of family strengths and the likelihood of achieving positive family outcomes vary across income groups. Data from a Family Strength Index is reviewed and indicates that income differences primarily discriminate on the economic assets of families but not on the relational and social support assets of families. A discussion of the implications of the findings for practice and future research is also included. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Making family therapy work: research findings and family therapy practice
- Author:
- BARNES G. Gorell
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Therapy, 12(1), 1990, pp.17-29.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reviews recent research findings, particularly on patterns of communication within families and the influence of adverse childhood experience, and their relevance to family therapy practice.
Changes in communication of Deaf people with dementia: a thematic interview with a close family member
- Authors:
- RANTAPAA Minna, PEKKALA Seija
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 15(5), 2016, pp.1205-1218.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Background and aim: Learning about changes in communication of Deaf with dementia (DWD) is important in order to improve services and support DWD and their families. The authors explored family members’ views on the changes in communication DWD have and the ways communication was adapted due to progression of dementia. Methods: A qualitative content analysis of thematic interviews that were (Edited publisher abstract)
The impact of family behaviors and communication patterns on chronic illness outcomes: a systematic review
- Authors:
- ROSLAND Ann-Marie;, HEISLER Michele;, PIETTE John D.;
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 35(2), April 2012, pp.221-239.
Eleven cross-sectional studies and 11 longitudinal studies of participants mainly with diabetes, arthritis or cardiovascular disease, provided some evidence that family behaviours can influence chronic illness management and disease outcomes. The findings are discussed with reference to self-determination theory. There are a number of limitations to the review, including the methodological quality of the studies included, which is seen as a first step in describing the literature available on the topic.
Understanding Asperger syndrome
- Author:
- ASTON Maxine
- Journal article citation:
- Therapy Today, 22(7), September 2011, pp.11-14.
- Publisher:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
This article aims to guide counsellors to recognise and work with clients with Asperger syndrome. In particular, it emphasises the importance of the therapist adapting the session and communication to fit in with the Asperger world. It is written by a counsellor who specialises in working with individuals, couples, and families affected by this form of autism. It argues that therapists need
Rejoinder: ‘Making social work more Habermasian?’ A rejoinder in the debate on Habermas
- Author:
- GARRETT Paul Michael
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 40(6), September 2010, pp.1754-1758.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This article contributes to an ongoing debate in this journal on Habermas’s contribution to discourse in child protection. Specifically, it responds to an article by Houston in the same issue of this journal. In this article Houston ‘holds Garrett responsible for an array of analytical shortcomings’ in his earlier article challenging Hayes and Houston’s review of Habermas’s contribution to discourse in family group conferences. This short article responds by concentrating on the core features of Houston's article. It argues that Houston only responds to Garrett’s comments on Bourdieu, thus framing the debate simply between either a Habermasian or Bourdieusian form of social work, leading to a truncated form of response to the plethora of theoretical issues raised.
Focusing with children: the art of communicating with children at school and at home
- Authors:
- STAPERT Marta, VERLIEFDE Erik
- Publisher:
- PCCS Books
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 159p.
- Place of publication:
- Ross-on-Wye
Listening to children is a skill which parents, teachers, caretakers and school counsellors need to employ every day. From a deep respect for the already existing attitude of these adults, the authors offer an extra dimension to the art of communicating with children. this book is about listening in many ways, both to your deepest self and to others. It is listening to what children say, feel, and think, but also to what is deeper than thoughts and feelings. Change in behaviour arises when children learn to listen inwardly, sensing what is bodily felt inside them. This process of change, called “Focusing”, is explained with many examples from the personal experiences of the authors, from their workshops, training and child-therapy sessions. The authors give a structured approach for use in schools and other group situations, but much of it can also be used at home by parents. With this book you can, quite independently, start to accompany children more consciously in their development, and by doing so, you will watch their confidence grow.
Asperger's syndrome: from diagnosis to solutions: a guide for parents
- Authors:
- QUIGG Phyllis, NUGENT Oonagh
- Publisher:
- Down Lisburn Trust
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- Lisburn
A cheerful introduction to the condition, with lots of helpful strategies and advice.
Communication problems after a brain injury
- Authors:
- KENNEDY Gillian, DANIELS Kathryn, CLARKE Debbie
- Publisher:
- Headway
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- Nottingham
- Edition:
- 2nd
Describes some of the problems commonly experienced and suggests ways in which relatives can help.