Description
Zillah Webb is a retired clinical psychologist who worked in a range of roles in the NHS in services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities(ID), including community and inpatient settings. Prior to training, she worked in various settings for people with intellectual disabilities or mental health problems. Her final NHS role was in a specialist inpatient service for individuals with ID and mental health problems. Vicky Laute is a Principal Lead Psychologist, with experience of working in Adult Mental Health Outpatient Services and Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities supporting people with learning disabilities whose mental health needs and behaviours present a challenge to services. Dr Kirsten Collins is a clinical psychologist working for Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS trust.
Foreword by Dr Karen Dodd 1: What is meant by the term PD and how to provide positive support 1. How can PD be understood in relation to individuals with ID 2. Understanding the development of patterns of relating and behaving that can lead to a diagnosis of PD 3. Intervention: an integrated approach 4. Formulation: collaboratively creating a shared understanding 5. Building good working relationships and facilitating engagement 6. Services: right place at the right time 7. Building collaborative working relationships within / between teams 2: The support and intervention toolbox 8. Helping everyone survive crises 9. Suicidal behaviour and self harm/injury 10. Applying positive behavioural support 11. Emotional distress 12. Building supportive relationships 13. Regulating impulses 14. Unhelpful core beliefs and patterns of thinking 15. Building a positive sense of self