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Creating change for complex children and their families : a multi-disciplinary approach to multi-family work [E-Book]

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Publication details: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011.Description: 1 online resource (256 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9780857004406
0857004409
1283146177
9781283146173

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

2011 H-134
WS 350.2

Online resources:

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust OpenAthens account holders click here for access

Contents:

1. Setting the scene. 2. Therapeutic engagement. 3. Structure and containment. 4. A nurturing environment. 5. Accessing learning. 6. Fostering the child's social world. 7. Understanding the individual. 8. Understanding the family. 9. Multi-family work. 10. Creating a new story. 11. Feedback and evolution.

Summary: The Croft Child and Family Unit is a residential psychiatric unit that provides intensive assessment and treatment for children with mental health problems and their families. Based on the clinical experiences of this multi-disciplinary health, education and social care team, this book describes a model of care that they have found effective, and offers information and guidance to all professionals working with children with complex needs. Using detailed case studies as examples, this book focuses on the needs of children with a range of developmental, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and explores the complicated interactions between these children, their families and their communities. Offering a variety of perspectives from a range of professionals including psychiatrists, teachers, psychologists, nurses and therapists, this book shows that a multi-disciplinary approach is the key to change, and demonstrates how professionals from different disciplines can work together successfully to make a real difference to the lives of children with severe mental health disorders and their families. This book will be essential reading for all health care and psychiatric students and professionals interested in the benefits of using a multi-disciplinary approach to help complex children and their families.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	URL	Status	Date due	Barcode
Electronic book	Stenhouse Library		Link to resource	Available

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Print version record.

The Croft Child and Family Unit is a residential psychiatric unit that provides intensive assessment and treatment for children with mental health problems and their families. Based on the clinical experiences of this multi-disciplinary health, education and social care team, this book describes a model of care that they have found effective, and offers information and guidance to all professionals working with children with complex needs. Using detailed case studies as examples, this book focuses on the needs of children with a range of developmental, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and explores the complicated interactions between these children, their families and their communities. Offering a variety of perspectives from a range of professionals including psychiatrists, teachers, psychologists, nurses and therapists, this book shows that a multi-disciplinary approach is the key to change, and demonstrates how professionals from different disciplines can work together successfully to make a real difference to the lives of children with severe mental health disorders and their families. This book will be essential reading for all health care and psychiatric students and professionals interested in the benefits of using a multi-disciplinary approach to help complex children and their families.

WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 650

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