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Planning, facilitating and evaluating a bereavement group for adults with learning disabilities living in the community
- Authors:
- BORSAY Clare, HALSEY Mary, CRITOPH Amy
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 41(4), 2013, pp.266-272.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study evaluates the usefulness of a 8-week bereavement group for four adults with learning disabilities, held in the local community. Qualitative and quantitative feedback from questionnaires was collected from participants, which indicated that they valued the group as a safe and useful space to talk about their bereavements and to learn coping skills to manage difficult emotions. This study reports and reflects on the process of establishing the group, developing the session plans, delivering the intervention and collecting feedback. (Edited publisher abstract)
Anger management interventions for adults with learning disabilities living in the community: a review of recent (2000–2010) evidence
- Author:
- BORSAY Clare
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 41(1), 2013, pp.38-44.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Estimates suggest that around a quarter of adults with learning disabilities living in the community have difficulties controlling their anger. Angry or aggressive behaviour can have serious repercussions, including loss of residential or day placements, admission to hospital and reduced quality of life. In addition, the psychological well being of both paid and family carers can be adversely affected. The current study provides an update to an earlier review conducted by Whitaker in 2001, into the effectiveness of cogntive-behavioural (CBT) approaches as anger management interventions for people with learning disabilities. This review considers papers published in the last 10 years and expands its scope to include a variety of therapeutic interventions. A systematic search of peer-reviewed journals identified 14 relevant documents, the majority of which were group-based and CBT in their approach. Overall, methodological weaknesses made it difficult to draw any firm conclusions about the effectiveness of the different approaches. Implications for clinical and research practice are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)