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Therapeutic communities for people with intellectual disability and complex needs
- Authors:
- TAYLOR Jon, CROWTHER Simon, BRYANT Christian
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 9(3), 2015, pp.124-131.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the use and value of therapeutic communities (TCs) in services for people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) and complex needs. Design/methodology/approach: A structured literature review of TC in ID services. Findings: TCs have been used in a range of in-patient services for people with IDs. Although outcome studies are scarce, those that exist offer promising indications of such service designs. Originality/value: TCs have seen a recent increase of interest in ID services. This paper provides an overview of these services and outlines the benefits that such a residential culture can offer for both service users and staff members. (Publisher abstract)
Psychotherapy for people with learning disabilities: creating possibilities and opportunities. A review of the literature
- Author:
- TAYLOR Jon
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 1(3), October 2010, pp.15-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
People with learning disabilities have traditionally been denied access to a range of psychological therapies. Similarly, offenders with learning disabilities, particularly in prison settings, have largely been unable to access treatment strategies that are provided for offenders who do not have such disabilities. As a consequence these individuals are denied the opportunity to address their criminogenic needs or attend to their psychological welfare. This paper provides a brief exploration of the reasons and evidence for such practice, alongside the evidence that people with learning disabilities can successfully engage in psychotherapy. It is concluded that there is no evidence that would support the exclusion of people with disabilities from treatment options. Psychotherapeutic approaches with a strong evidence base for the general population can be routinely modified to increase their accessibility for people with learning disabilities.