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My life story
- Author:
- TAYLOR Ellen
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 12(1), December 2011, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Drama therapy can help promote personal growth and positive mental health. It can also be used by people with learning disabilities to think about and express feelings that they may not ordinarily be able to. Through the example of David, a 33 year old man with a mild learning disability, this article outlines the many ways in which drama therapy can assist in moderating daily aggressive and violent outbursts, and an increase in depressive mood and weight loss. A range of techniques, including stories, puppets, masks, role play and script work can be used to help a person explore their emotions, relationships and behaviour. This dynamic approach allows a therapist to adapt their sessions to meet specific needs of service users. After the therapy provided to David, he described himself as less stressed, happier and normal again.
Towards outcome measurements: monitoring effectiveness of anger management and assertiveness training in a group setting
- Authors:
- WALKER Tracy, CHESELDINE Sally
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 25(4), 1997, pp.134-137.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
It is becoming increasingly important for clinicians to justify the treatment approaches they use. This study illustrates one way of measuring therapeutic effectiveness in a small group of learning disabled individuals who frequently demonstrated aggressive or intimidating behaviours. The use of a self-report measure, the Provocation Inventory (PI) to monitor change, can be easily implemented in everyday clinical practice. The PI allowed for responses to be categorised and consequently pre- and post intervention responses could be compared. Despite some limitations in the PI, some useful recommendations for its future use are documented.
Resetting the balance: from despair to self-determination
- Authors:
- HALL Ian, CROSSLEY Brenda, MERCER Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 4(3/4), 2013, pp.70-76.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: A case study approach to highlight the use of cognitive neurological rehabilitation in the therapeutic management of two service users who have a diagnosis of learning disability and who have exhibited the extremes of aggressive and challenging behaviour. The purpose of this paper is to explore the remarkable progress made by two service users for whom services seemed to be at a loss as to how to meet all but there basic needs. Their journeys from hopelessness to optimism and recovery are both attributable to the cognitive neurological rehabilitation model and how staff and service users worked together to gradually regain control. Design/methodology/approach: A case study approach highlighting the value of training, team working and a therapeutic model and the impact this has made on service users who, in the past, where labelled as highly disruptive and potentially untreatable. Findings: That the cognitive neurological approach is effective in managing service users who have certain cognitive deficits in a structured and supportive way that allows positive progress towards recovery. Practical implications – A very practical intervention that can be taught and supported. An intervention that appears to achieve excellent clinical results. Originality/value – Very original and effective approach to care and treatment of service users with diagnosis of learning disability living in conditions requiring security. (Publisher abstract)
Therapeutic progressions of client and therapist throughout a course of psychodynamic therapy with a man with mild learning disabilities and anger problems
- Author:
- ALIM Nadja
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 4(1), March 2010, pp.42-49.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Anger problems, coupled with challenging behaviour in people with learning disabilities is an area of growing concern both clinically and economically within the NHS. Although there is a long history of psychodynamic therapy with people with learning disabilities and anger problems, there is little evidence that suggests that this approach is effective. This paper outlines a case study exploring 18 psychodynamic therapy sessions with a 34 year old adult male with mild learning disabilities and anger problems. It investigated therapy outcomes and progress along a nine-stage Malan model, as well as analysing therapeutic interactions leading to therapy progression. The case study patient’s progression along Malan stages was explored by a thematic analysis matching therapy sessions to the Malan model. The investigation of therapeutic interactions was achieved by discourse analysis of those therapy sessions indicative of Malan-Stage progression. In conclusion, the author suggests that people with learning disabilities and anger problems may benefit from short-term psychodynamic therapy interventions.
Counselling adults with learning disabilities
- Author:
- HODGES Sally
- Publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 194p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
Taking a psychodynamic approach, this book describes current theoretical ideas in this area. Theories are described with detailed examples given to demonstrate the translation from theory into practice. Common problems are considered within a 'life span' framework, with attention to specific difficulties such as bereavement, abuse and challenging behaviour. The wider context including relationships with families, groups and staff have also been given consideration. Outcome evidence for counselling is explored.
Cognitive-behavioural treatment of anger intensity among offenders with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- TAYLOR John L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 15(2), 2002, pp.151-165.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on a pilot study of an elaborated anger treatment protocol comparing the specialised anger treatment with routine care. Detained men with intellectual disabilities and histories of offending were allocated to specially modified cognitive-behavioural anger treatment or to routine care waiting-list control conditions. Treatment outcome was evaluated by participants' self-report of anger intensity to an inventory of provocations and by staff-ratings of the anger attributes of participants' ward behaviour. Participants' reported anger intensity was significantly lower following the anger treatment, compared to the routine care wait-list condition. Limited evidence for the effectiveness of anger treatment was provided by the staff ratings of participant behaviour post-treatment. Calls for further research to examine the mechanisms for change and their sustainability.
The effectiveness of painting therapy program for the treatment of externalizing behaviors in children with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- BEH‐PAJOOH Ahmad, ABDOLLAHI Abbas, HOSSEINIAN Simin
- Journal article citation:
- Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 13(3), 2018, pp.221-227.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Externalizing behaviours are prevalent among children with intellectual disability (ID). This study was conducted to identify the effectiveness of painting therapy program in alleviating the externalizing behaviours of male children with ID. In a randomized clinical trial, 60 children with ID were separated into intervention group and control group. The intervention group received the painting therapy program (12 weeks; two sessions per week), while the control group did not receive any program. The questionnaires were completed by their parents in order to evaluate the externalizing behaviours of children at the beginning and at the end of the painting therapy program. A two-way repeated-measure Analysis of Variance showed that the mean levels of externalizing behaviours in the intervention group decreased after the painting therapy program. In addition, the analysis showed that the mean levels of externalizing behaviours between the intervention group and the control group were significantly different. The findings revealed that painting therapy program could alleviate the externalizing behaviours of children with ID. (Edited publisher abstract)
Anger management training and people with moderate to severe learning disabilities
- Authors:
- ROSSITER Rowena, HUNNISETT Emma, PULSFORD Mandy
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 26(2), 1998, pp.67-74.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Outlines an anger management programme specifically tailored for people with moderate to severe learning disabilities using the principle of cognitive behavioural therapy in a group setting. Results from this small study suggest that people with moderate to severe learning disabilities are able to make use of a simplified cognitive behavioural approach to anger management, to monitor and modify their own thoughts and behaviour. Most progress took place where participants had a consistent, caring, high quality living environment, with carers committed to a systematic support and follow-up.