British Journal of Social Work, 23(6), December 1993, pp.629-642.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Group living is not an easy situation for residents and staff. A client with a long history of institutionalised care and aggressive behaviour proves to be a challenge to care staff who attempt to improve the quality of her life and that of her fellow residents through behavioural intervention aimed at reducing the number of disruptive incidents and increasing the use of social skills and activities for this client. The results indicate a lessening of incidents of 'unreasonable behaviour' and an increase in self-esteem. The appropriateness of this approach to elderly clients' problems is discussed.
Group living is not an easy situation for residents and staff. A client with a long history of institutionalised care and aggressive behaviour proves to be a challenge to care staff who attempt to improve the quality of her life and that of her fellow residents through behavioural intervention aimed at reducing the number of disruptive incidents and increasing the use of social skills and activities for this client. The results indicate a lessening of incidents of 'unreasonable behaviour' and an increase in self-esteem. The appropriateness of this approach to elderly clients' problems is discussed.
Subject terms:
intervention, learning disabilities, older people, social skills, training, aggression, behaviour modification, conduct disorders, group homes;
Sets out the theoretical and research basis for cognitive behavioural social work practice, and includes case examples. Subsequent chapters use a case study approach to bring together material from practitioners and academics to provide an evidence based perspective. Includes chapters on: direct clinical work with children; intervention to protect the child; treating children who fail to thrive; children with severe learning difficulties; behavioural work in residential care; working with young offenders; adult probationers and the STOP programme; working with carers using the birthday exercise; learning theory, addiction and counselling; behavioural work, crisis intervention and mental health call out; intervention in group care for older people; the prevention and management of elder abuse; and education for effective practice.
Sets out the theoretical and research basis for cognitive behavioural social work practice, and includes case examples. Subsequent chapters use a case study approach to bring together material from practitioners and academics to provide an evidence based perspective. Includes chapters on: direct clinical work with children; intervention to protect the child; treating children who fail to thrive; children with severe learning difficulties; behavioural work in residential care; working with young offenders; adult probationers and the STOP programme; working with carers using the birthday exercise; learning theory, addiction and counselling; behavioural work, crisis intervention and mental health call out; intervention in group care for older people; the prevention and management of elder abuse; and education for effective practice.
Subject terms:
intervention, mental health problems, mental health services, older people, probation, prevention, severe learning disabilities, social work education, social work methods, social work theories, substance misuse, young offenders, child development, child neglect, child protection, children, counselling, crisis intervention, elder abuse, evidence-based practice;