The Tidal Model A Guide for Mental Health Professionals [Hardcover]

The Tidal Modelrepresents 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.Tales of Shipwrecks and Castaways  Philosophical Assumptions: A Credo  Throwing Out the Lifelines: The Meaning of Caring  Manning the Lifeboats: The Tidal Model in Practice  A Map of the Territory  The Self Domain: The Need for Emotional Security  The Assessment of Suicide Risk  Engagement: Supporting the Self in Crisis  The World Domain: Planning Holistic Care  The Others Domain: An Anchor in the Social World  The Lantern on the Stern: Individual Care  All Hands to the Pumps: Group Care  Making Waves: Theoretical and Philosophical Undercurrents  Origins and Developments: In the Shallows, In the Deep  The Voyage from Recovery to Reclamation  The Ten Commitments

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