Poppy Buchanan-Barker – författare

Boken ger läsaren en grund för ett personcentrerat och återhämtningsinriktat vårdande med utgångspunkt i patientens livsvärld.Teman som exempelvis hopplöshet, stigmatisering och försoning, beskrivs i relation till psykisk ohälsa och återhämtning. Boken tar fasta på hur vårdandet kan bidra till att stärka personens egen kompetens och beskriver även specialistsjuksköterskans kärnkompetenser inom psykiatrisk vård. Vårdarens hållning lyfts fram i relation till såväl vårdkulturen som patientens hälsoprocesser och kommunikationen mellan patienter och vårdare.I denna fjärde upplaga av boken har tidigare kapitel omarbetats och uppdaterats med ny forskning, och flera nya författare medverkar. I linje med bokens fokus på människors livsvärld utgår ett kapitel från författarens egna erfarenheter av psykisk ohälsa och återhämtning. Vården av barn och ungdomar med psykisk ohälsa har fått större utrymme i denna upplaga, liksom etiska utmaningar, samverkan med närstående och läkemedelsbehandling ur ett personcentrerat perspektiv. Målgruppen är i första hand studenter på avancerad nivå samt sjuksköterskor inom den psykiatriska vården. Boken är också läsvärd för andra som är intresserade av att få en inblick i hur den psykiatriska vården kan förstås med utgångspunkt i patientens värld och ett caring-perspektiv, snarare än utgående från diagnostiska kriterier.

The Tidal Model represents a significant alternative to mainstream mental health theories, emphasising how those suffering from mental health problems can benefit from taking a more active role in their own treatment. Based on extensive research, The Tidal Model charts the development of this approach, outlining the theoretical basis of the model to illustrate the benefits of a holistic model of care which promotes self-management and recovery. Clinical examples are also employed to show how, by exploring rather than ignoring a client's narrative, practitioners can encourage the individual's greater involvement in the decisions affecting their assessment and treatment. The appendices guide the reader in developing their own assessment and care plans. The Tidal Model's comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of this model will be of great use to a range of mental health professionals and those in training in the fields of mental health nursing, social work, psychotherapy, clinical psychology and occupational therapy.

The Tidal Model represents a significant alternative to mainstream mental health theories, emphasising how those suffering from mental health problems can benefit from taking a more active role in their own treatment. Based on extensive research, The Tidal Model charts the development of this approach, outlining the theoretical basis of the model to illustrate the benefits of a holistic model of care which promotes self-management and recovery. Clinical examples are also employed to show how, by exploring rather than ignoring a client's narrative, practitioners can encourage the individual's greater involvement in the decisions affecting their assessment and treatment. The appendices guide the reader in developing their own assessment and care plans. The Tidal Model's comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of this model will be of great use to a range of mental health professionals and those in training in the fields of mental health nursing, social work, psychotherapy, clinical psychology and occupational therapy.

This text explores spirituality and its relationship to mental health. It emphasizes the need to look inward and listen to the messages which are channelled through our beings, rather than dismiss these experiences as some form of "disorder". Part One considers spirituality as a reflection of the process of change. A brief overview of the contemporary history of spiritual inquiry in the field of mental health is provided.Part Two considers spirituality as a reflection of the process of meaning making.Part Three considers spirituality in terms of different forms of journey, including a consideration of the traditional concept of pilgrimage. Part Four considers the potential for healing that lies within even the most terrifying forms of madness. The book then concludes with a suggestion of the power of "waiting" and the rewards obtained by the careful, compassionate practice of life.