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The recovery paradigm in trauma work: approaches to healing psychiatric disability and substance abuse in women's lives
- Authors:
- BUSSEY Marian, WISE Judith Bula
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 7(3-4), 2008, pp.355-379.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Focusing on women with psychiatric disabilities and substance issues, particularly those who have histories of abuse, violence and trauma, this article addresses the importance of integrative treatment as a prerequisite for psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. The authors discuss psychiatric rehabilitation, trauma, treatment philosophy, consumer empowerment and the concept of an integrated model of recovery. They describe three integrated trauma and alcohol and other drug models created primarily for women, and discuss their content, the challenges of system change and the results of the integrated model.
More than skin deep
- Author:
- HOLE Louise
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 19.8.98, 1998, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Explains the psychological effects that often emerge as patients with major trauma experience when they begin to recover from their physical injuries.
Forensic mental health assessment of children and adolescents
- Editors:
- SPARTA Steven N., KOOCHER Gerald P., (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 474p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Most professional forensic literature addresses the assessment of adults yet neglects the necessary differences that arise when working with minors. This book presents essential knowledge and practical suggestions regarding the forensic assessment of minors involved in a variety of legal applications. Methods of evaluation are described by leading experts regarding topics frequently encountered and of great importance to the courts including: -Physical and sexual child abuse -Domestic violence -Child custody in divorce proceedings -Risk assessment for violence -Potential for rehabilitation in juvenile court cases -Special education -Childhood development and trauma as mitigating circumstances in death penalty cases In addition to reviewing a broad spectrum of topics, methods of evaluation, and the application of specific tests, chapters also address forensic assessment matters such as ethical issues, professional liability, and cultural considerations. This comprehensive resource will be indispensable to mental health practitioners and legal professionals, and of great interest to researchers and students.
The use of participatory research to facilitate a psychological rehabilitation programme for child survivors of violence in a South African community
- Authors:
- PETERSEN I., MAGWAZA A.S., PILLAY Y.G.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 32(1), 1996, pp.67-74.
At the time that this project was undertaken violence resulting from political conflict had reached endemic proportions in South Africa, having escalated since the abandonment of formal apartheid in 1990. This phenomenon has been attributed to the emergence of new class differentiation amongst the black population as a result of differential access to employment opportunities, incomes and access to urban residential resources. The central motivation for this project was to develop a model for psychological rehabilitation programmes in deprived communities within a primary mental heath care framework. Examines the concepts if primary mental health care and participatory research and outlines the research approach within a primary mental health care framework. Also evaluates the use of participatory research to promote empowerment, particularly in the context of research on the effects of violence. The feasibility of the primary mental health care framework for the delivery of trauma services is also evaluated.