Publisher's Synopsis
This book examines person-centred practices within the field of learning disability nursing. It offers up-to-date and contemporary insight into both the theoretical and practical applications of a wide spectrum of therapeutic interventions whilst, also examining how they can help us to further understand how people with learning disabilities interpret their world, feelings and problems as they interact with people and the environment. The book is divided into the following three sections:
- Foundations for therapeutic relationships
- Getting in touch with people who have profound and multiple disabilities
- Discovering the person through talking.
Within these sections a comprehensive range of therapeutic interventions are examined, including:
- Multi-sensory environments
- Life-story work
- Cognitive behaviour therapy
- Neuro-linguistic programming.
This book is essential reading for all practitioners working within the field of learning disability nursing and, more generally, in the field of mental health. It will also be of great use to all nursing students following mental health or learning disability modules.
Mark Jukes is Reader in Learning Disabilities at the University of Central England, Birmingham. John Aldridge is Senior Lecturer in Learning Disabilities at the University of Central England, Birmingham.
