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Micro-skills of group formulations in care settings

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Louisa Jackman, Amy Wood-Mitchell

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Abstract

This study examines some of the micro-skills associated with the moment-to-moment decisions and actions involved in delivering group formulation sessions in dementia care settings. We discuss the therapeutic framework used by therapists from a number of Challenging Behaviour Services in the UK (Newcastle, Northumberland, South Tyneside, Teesside, Sutton and Merton, Northern Ireland) which is frequently referred to as the Newcastle or Colombo approach. Through a theoretical review and practice illustration, the study pays particular attention to the role of therapists' questions and questioning styles in group formulation sessions, providing a framework which aims to facilitate care staffs' understanding, reflection and empathy regarding their residents who are displaying 'challenging behaviours'. The study also provides a potential guide to the training of therapists working in this area and thereby attempts to benefit clinical practices in an area where pharmacological approaches are usually the treatment of choice.

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Author(s): Jackman LJ, Wood-Mitchell A, James IA

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Dementia - The international journal of social research and practice

Year: 2014

Volume: 13

Issue: 1

Pages: 23-32

Print publication date: 01/01/2014

Online publication date: 21/05/2012

ISSN (print): 1471-3012

ISSN (electronic): 1741-2684

Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301212442463

DOI: 10.1177/1471301212442463

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