The recovery approach (Mental Health Foundation, 2018; Hummelvoll, 2015) is based upon the principles of self-determination, choice, individual control, and person-centred care (Field & Reed, 2016). Created through supporting individual’s resilience increase and setting SMART (ref) goals to enable active participation in meaningful life experiences despite having a mental illness (Grundy et al., 2016; Jacob, 2015). The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) (Copeland, 1997), promotes active participation to produce a tangible and flexible method of meeting needs (Bee et al., 2018). The WRAP provides a sense of ownership in which Rob can reiterate that he is the expert of his own life, to support facilitation of a caring environment to empower …show more content…
The learning disability nurse must be equipped with specialist knowledge and skills to facilitate a meaningful experience of intervention for Rob (McLoughlin & Armitage, 2014). The first proposed intervention is the use of a creative support opportunity in which Rob can express and explore his feelings and emotions of loss (Tomlinson, 2018; Toma et al., 2014). Creativity can be a useful intervention for individuals with communication impairments or those who struggle with the emotional expression of their experience of bereavement (Uttley et al., 2015; Mallon, 2008). Worden (2001) suggested that individuals need to express grief to accept, experience and adjust to life without the deceased. Creative methods and narrative approaches such as life story or memory books allow individuals to reflect on feelings and experiences which can be directed into resolving any conflicting emotions, thus enhancing catharsis (Raghaven & Pradip, 2008). Life story work can encompass the notion of reminiscence therapy to facilitate recollection of life events and feelings to improve quality of life and adjustment to change (Elias et al., 2015; Wills & Day, …show more content…
The themes highlighted within the research encompassed the need for inclusion, emotional expression difficulties, and the importance of a continued relationship following death (Rief, 2017; Thorpe et al, 2017). The nurse can utilise the life story work to support theories of existential therapy; based upon a humanistic approach, emotional processing, promotion of acceptance and change, and recognition of individual life experiences, for the promotion of mental health and growth (Wolfe, 2016; Hall, 2014). Creative arts provide a person-centred approach that facilitates a safe method of unique expression alongside empowering Rob, improving self-esteem, and providing a sense of purpose, supporting through the journey of recovery (Brady et al., 2017; Caddy et al., 2012; Buglass, 2010). Incorporating Rob’s enjoyment of art with the life story work would be beneficial and can increase his confidence to continue with this activity after the intervention has finished. Evidence supports the use of creative interventions for the promotion of relaxation, which can reduce stress and the consequential complications of stress (Leckley, 2011). Creativity provides individuals with a voice, and through this Rob can recall positive and negative life experiences to realise his true competence at dealing with life challenges (Kalisch et al., 2017; Dennison & Mee,
When it comes to required academic reading, I can be a rather fussy reviewer. After all, I don’t get to choose the books that I read – they’re required. However, Life after Loss is a purposeful and very well thought-out book. Author Bob Deits paints a picture of grief in a very honest, if not blunt, manner that seldom repeats itself. The anecdotes used (even if he used the annoying tactic of making them up) were engaging and inspiring. Each chapter was concise, uncluttered, and easy to read, and bullet points were used sparingly and to good effect. In this soup to nuts introduction to the grief process, the physical, emotional, and relationship elements of this difficult topic were presented in a strength based and compassionate way.
Tony Ryan and Rodger Walker, ‘Why do life story work?’ K101 An introduction to health and social care, Resources 6, Milton Keynes, The Open University
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate my reflection and understanding in the Role of the Mental Health Nurse in an episode of care supporting and promoting the recovery of service users. According to the National institute for Mental Health (2004) recovery is a process to restore something or return to a state of wellness, is an achievement of quality of life that is acceptable to the person (Ryan 2012).
One in five Americans, approximately 60 million people, have a mental illnesses (Muhlbauer, 2002).The recovery model, also referred to as recovery oriented practice, is generally understood to be defined as an approach that supports and emphasizes an individual’s potential for recovery. When discussing recovery in this approach, it is generally seen as a journey that is personal as opposed to having a set outcome. This involves hope, meaning, coping skills, supportive relationships, sense of the self, a secure base, social inclusion and many other factors. There has been an ongoing debate in theory and in practice about what constitutes ‘recovery’ or a recovery model. The major difference that should be recognized between the recovery model and the medical model is as follows: the medical model locates the abnormal behavior within an individual claiming a factor that is assumed to cause the behavior problems whereas, the recovery model tends to place stress on peer support and empowerment (Conrad and Schneider, 2009). This essay will demonstrate that the recovery model has come a long way in theory and practice and therefore, psychological well-being is achievable through this model.
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middle of paper ... ... However, there is a large portion of mental health ill people that are able to find stability and maintain stability in their illness. Many of these people overcome their illness to some extent and manage to play an important role in society. Work Cited: Claire Henderson, Sara Evans-Lacko, Clare Flach, Graham, Thornicrofi.
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...e, and increase the effectiveness of care. These goals came about because standards of care for people with mental illness varied greatly depending on the area in which they lived. A person with a mental illness should then be expect to be able to access services and be treated in the same ways as anyone else. Even the community can help theses people to recover without knowing. The policy says that the community can help buy simply “Improving the general understanding of mental illness and emotional disturbances, make clear that recovery is possible, and encourage help-seeking behaviors across the lifespan” (The Federal Action Agenda: First Steps. Web. 24 Mar. 2014).
Nurses work in many situations where they will observe patients and their families experiencing grief and loss. In order for patients to receive the utmost care it is imperative for nurses to have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of these theories and the stages of grief and loss to facilitate support to their patients and their patients families.
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Interventions will be selected using the principles of recovery-oriented practice as well as person-directed planning. In recovery-oriented practice, individuals are learning to grow by adjusting to the challenges in life and finding ways to strengthen oneself, which are elements of self-discovery. Based on this approach, interventions that are deemed appropriate for consumers would cultivate their positive traits and attitudes, instil a sense of hope and equip them with skills to cope with setbacks and barriers on the journey of recovery. Therefore, intervention strategies such as motivational interviewing, stress management skills training and emotion regulation practice would be helpful to support development of adaptive coping mechanisms. This view is consistent with the concepts of person-directed planning, which focuses on building interpersonal resources to overcome life barriers.
This type of therapy seeks to help clients improve their mood and overall life satisfaction, especially if they are suffering from some form of dementia (Nall, 2015). The act of remembering past experiences is very beneficial to a person’s overall mood, and according to Butler’s theory, also helps to unify aspects of people’s personalities in the final stages of life (Butler, 1963). Life Review Therapy often includes activities such as sharing important objects from your life, talking about major turning points, or sharing favorite pieces of literature or music (Nall, 2015). Although Life Review Therapy is very similar to Reminiscence Therapy, there are some slight differences: life review therapy is about talking about the greater meaning behind a person’s life experiences, whereas Reminiscence therapy is about explaining a certain memory (Nall, 2105). Life Review therapy is also often centered around various themes, the most common being “family”, and the life review therapy is also often more “evaluative” than reminiscence therapies (Haber,
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