The major barrier in the way of competent counselling provision for people with learning disabilities is not the presence of a learning disability, but the lack of understand of the relevance of counselling by potential referrers... Sally Hodges has written for a wide range of professionals who work with people with learning disabilities, and introduces theoretical concepts in an accessible way by using clinical vignettes to illustrate each point.
An introduction to theory and some time spent thinking about different life stages, personal histories, presenting problems and relationship issues will provide an invaluable introduction to the emotional worlds of people with learning disabilities.' - from the Foreword by Sheila Hollins, Professor of Psychiatry of Learning Disability, St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London.
Counselling Adults with Learning Disabilities draws on a psychodynamic framework to bring toegher current ideas and thinking in an approachable and practical way. Through vivid clinical material and case examples, the book creatively illustrates how complex theories can be translated into clinical practice. Common problems are tackled and addressed within a lifespan framework, with attention given to key issues such as:
· bereavement
· abuse
· mental illness
· challenging behabiour
· sexual relationships
· relationships with peers, families and staff.
Additionally, given the increasing importance of evidence-based pratice, the book concludes with a review of the literature in the area of learning disabilities, and its efficacy.
SALLY HODGES is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Tavistock Clinic with their Learning Disabilities Service. Previously she worked for learning disabilities services in Redbridge and Plymouth.

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Sally Hodges; Valerie Sinason; Sheila Hollins

Bloomsbury Academic; Bloomsbury

Macmillan Publishers Limited

Palgrave Macmillan

Campbell Books Ltd

Red Globe Press

Basic texts in counselling and psychotherapy, Basingstoke, 2003

Basic texts in counselling and psychotherapy, New York, 2003

Basic texts in counselling and psychotherapy, London, 2003

Bloomsbury UK (Minor Textbooks), New York, 2003

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

United States, United States of America

February 8, 2003

2002, PT, 2002

2002, 2017

lg2152460

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Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Introduction....Pages 1-4
Historical Contexts, Settings and Common Presentations....Pages 5-20
Theoretical Developments....Pages 21-42
Assessment and the Beginnings of a Therapeutic Relationship....Pages 43-61
From Infancy to Old Age: Thinking about Life Stages....Pages 62-84
Consideration of Specific ‘Presenting Problems’ — How Can a Counselling Approach be of Use?....Pages 85-109
Relationship Issues: Families and Intimate Relationships....Pages 110-129
Relationship Issues: Friendships and Group Dynamics....Pages 130-148
Working with Care Staff and Organisations....Pages 149-164
Research and Evaluation....Pages 165-176
Back Matter....Pages 177-194

<p>Taking a psychodynamic approach, <i>Counselling Adults with Learning Disabilities</i> describes current theoretical ideas in this area. Theories are described in an accessible way, 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 behavior. The wider context including relationships with families, groups, and staff have also been given thoughtful consideration. Finally, outcome evidence for counseling is explored.</p>

Taking a psychodynamic approach, Counselling Adults with Learning Disabilities describes current theoretical ideas in this area. Theories are described in an accessible way, 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 thoughtful consideration. Finally outcome evidence for counselling is explored

Taking a psychodynamic approach, this text describes current theoretical ideas in the area of counselling adults with learning difficulties. Theories are described in an accessible way with detailed examples given to demonstrate the translation from theory into practice.

In this chapter 1 consider the political and historical contexts of people with learning disabilities, and the development of a counselling approach to this client group.

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