1st Edition
Humanising Psychiatry and Mental Health Care The Challenge of the Person-Centred Approach
By Rachel Freeth
Copyright 2007
198 Pages
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CRC Press
200 Pages
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CRC Press
140 Pages
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CRC Press
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This book explores, in depth, the link between modern psychiatric practice and the person-centred approach. It promotes an open dialogue between traditional rivals – counsellors and psychiatrists within the NHS – to assist greater understanding and improve practice. Easy to read and comprehend, it explains complex issues in a clear and accessible manner. The author is a full-time psychiatrist and... Read more
Section One: Theoretical and philosophical challenges of the person-centred approach. What is the person-centred approach? A theory of personality and behaviour. Who has the power and where is the expertise? Thinking about mental disorder: concepts and causes. What is wrong with me? Assessment, diagnosis and the medical model. Health, healing or cure? The person-centred approach to treatment. Section two: Practical applications of the person-centred approach. The healing power of relationshipListening with attitude. The person-centred approach to severe psychopathology and psychosis. Looking after ourselves: support, supervision and personal development.
Biography
Rachel Freeth
