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The role of theory in the assessment of sex offenders
- Author:
- QUACKENBUSH Ray E.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 12(3/4), 2003, pp.77-101.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
No generally accepted theory of sex offender behaviour exists at this point. As clinical experience and research findings interact within an evolving theoretical framework, the picture of what is important, as well as what is possible to know about a sex offender, is rapidly changing. It is vital that mental health professionals, the legal system, social service agencies, and other consumers and providers of sex offender assessments be aware of both what is possible to learn about an offender as well as the limitations on that knowledge and its application. Prominent theories that influence the assessment of offenders in North America and Europe are presented and examined. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Specific disorders and your child's behaviour: a parent's guide to behavioural phenotypes
- Authors:
- BARNETT Diane, TURK Jeremy
- Publisher:
- Contact a Family
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
'Behavioural phenotype' is a medical term which describes behaviour associated with specific disorders, particularly those which lead to learning disabilities. These disorders may result from a genetic or other biological cause e.g. an infection early in life. These behaviours may include: common challenging behaviours: emotional and temperamental tendencies; learning disability; and increased likelihood of psychiatric and psychological difficulties. Knowing the cause of the child's condition and the reason for his or her behaviour can be helpful. Sometimes, a pattern of behaviour may be suggestive of the presence of an underlying genetic cause. Not all behavioural difficulties originate in a genetic disorder. They may have other causes such as family stresses and relationships, conduct disorders and oppositional defiant disorder.
Pyromania: fact or fiction?
- Author:
- DOLEY Rebekah
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Criminology, 43(4), Autumn 2003, pp.797-807.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The issue of deliberate firesetting is a growing concern in Australia. Every hour of every day in Australia at least one arson fire is lit and this type of criminal behaviour is costing the country over $157m annually in property losses alone. Although much has been written on the subject of arson there remains substantial confusion about the nature and extent of pyromania within the arsonist population. This paper explores some of the common misperceptions that exist in the literature and attempts to clarify the true magnitude of pyromania in Australia's arsonist population.
Food cent$: educating mothers with a mental illness about nutrition
- Authors:
- BASSETT Hazel, LLOYD Chris, KING Robert
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(8), August 2003, pp.369-375.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Provides an overview of the Food Cent$ project in Australia, describes the inclusion of Food Cent$ within a parenting programme for mothers with mental health problems and reports on the findings of a pilot study conducted to identify whether the Food Cent$ programme influenced the dietary practice of these mothers. The project is a food skills programme and aims to enable people to lean to balance their diet and their food budget. Six mothers with mental health problems who had a child under 5 years of age in their care participated in the project. A focus group was conducted to gain insight into the experiences of mothers who had attended the programme. Supermarket receipts were collected before and after the project to determine changes in dietary practices. Findings indicated that the Food Cent$ programme was of value, and all mothers reported a change in how they shopped and cooked. However, due to the small sample size used in the study further research with a larger sample size is recommended.
Social sensory stimulation groups: do the benefits last?
- Authors:
- MAGUIRE Siobain, GOSLING Anna-Louise
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 11(2), March 2003, pp.20-22.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Reports on a study to consider whether the benefits of running an activity and stimulation group have any demonstrable effect after the group itself has finished. An activity group was set up in a nursing home, with a minimum of four residents and a maximum of six residents attending each week. All residents in the study has a diagnosis of dementia. Group members were observed for 30 minutes before the group started and for 30 minutes after the group had finished. The study found the group was effective in stimulating activity resulting in improved levels of well-being, but no carry-over effect was found. Discusses the possible reasons for this.
Post-traumatic stress disorder and people with learning disabilities: a literature based discussion
- Authors:
- DOYLE Colin, MITCHELL Duncan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7(1), March 2003, pp.23-33.
- Publisher:
- Sage
People with learning disabilities may experience emotional traumas that impact upon their ability to enjoy life. Much of this trauma mnaifests itself in challenging behaviour. The authors discuss key points from the literature and suggest that post-traumatic stress disorder in people with learning disabilities often goes unrecognised.
Callous and unemotional traits in a juvenile offender: a clinical case study
- Authors:
- CRUISE Keith R., GLINDMEYER Daphne
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 3(4), 2003, pp.73-.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
Progress is being made in the identification of psychopathic characteristics in youth. This case study describes the clinical presentation of callous and unemotional traits in a 16-year-old juvenile offender. The developmental progression of behavioural problems is reviewed. Psychological assessment data are presented describing the expression of such traits and the behavioural management difficulties of this youth. The case is utilized as an example of how callous and unemotional traits impact peer interactions and daily functioning in a correctional environment. The need for specific therapeutic and behavioural management strategies is highlighted. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Savoring Beliefs Inventory (SBI): a scale for measuring beliefs about savouring
- Author:
- BRYANT Fred B.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 12(2), April 2003, pp.175-196.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Research has shown that beliefs about one's capacity to savour positive outcomes, a form of perceived control over positive emotions, are largely independent of beliefs about coping, a form of perceived control over negative emotions. The aim was to describe a new measure of savouring beliefs, the Savoring Beliefs Inventory (SBI). Six studies validating the SBI that is designed to assess individuals' perceptions of their ability to derive pleasure through anticipating upcoming positive events, savouring positive moments, and reminiscing about past positive experiences. SBI scores were found to be: (a) positively correlated with affect intensity, extraversion, optimism, internal locus of control, reported self-control behaviours, life satisfaction, value fulfillment, self-esteem, and intensity and frequency of happiness; (b) negatively correlated with neuroticism, guilt, physical and social anhedonia, hopelessness, depression, and the frequency of unhappy and neutral affect; and (c) uncorrelated with socially desirable responding. SBI was validated prospectively by first measuring college students' savouring beliefs and then later assessing their behaviours and affects in looking forward to, enjoying the actual experience of, and looking back on their Christmas vacation. Within each of the three time frames, the relevant SBI subscale generally predicted behaviours and affects more strongly than did the subscales associated with the other two temporal orientations. Finally, SBI was cross-validated in a sample of older adults. These results provide strong evidence that the SBI is a valid and reliable measure of individuals' beliefs about their capacity to savour positive experiences through anticipation, present enjoyment, and reminiscence.
Cognitive behaviour therapy with older people
- Authors:
- LAIDLAW Ken, et al
- Publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 215p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is now well established as an effective treatment for a range of mental health problems, but for clinicians working with older clients, there are particular issues that need to be addressed. Topics covered include the need to build a therapeutic relationship, dealing with stereotypical thinking about ageing, setting realistic expectations in the face of deteriorating medical conditions, maintaining hope when faced with difficult life events such as the loss of a spouse, disability, etc., and dealing with the therapist's own fears about ageing.
Managing intense emotions and overcoming self-destructive habits: a self-help manual
- Author:
- BELL Lorraine
- Publisher:
- Brunner-Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 229p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The treatment of personality disorder is a major concern facing current mental health services. This is a self-help manual for people who would meet the diagnosis of "emotionally unstable" or "borderline personality disorder" (BPD), outlining a brief intervention which is based on a model of treatment known to be effective for other conditions, such as anxiety, depression and bulimia. The manual describes the problem areas, the skills needed to overcome them and how these skills can be developed. Areas covered include: the condition and controversy surrounding the diagnosis of BPD; drug and alcohol misuse; emotional dysregulation and the role of thinking habits and beliefs; depression and difficult mood states; and childhood abuse and relationship difficulties. The book is intended for use by people with BPD and professionals involved in their care: psychologists, psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists and occupational therapists.