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Critical Resilience for Nurses: An Evidence-Based Guide to Survival and Change in the Modern NHS

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Traynor M
Pages: 184p.
Format: Epub
Publisher: Routledge, 16 Mar. 2017
eISBN-13: 978-1138194236

The nursing profession is under pressure. Financial demands, student debt, the target culture, political scrutiny in the wake of major care scandals and increasing workloads are all taking their toll on professional morale and performance. This timely book considers the meaning of resilience in this adverse context and explains why measures to preserve individual nurses’ and students’ well-being are flawed if they don’t take into account wider political and organizational perspectives.

Arguing that healthcare can be thought about and experienced differently, this book:

  • Provides a summary of the latest research on resilience, explaining its relevance and also limitations for nurses;
  • Considers debates about compassion and highlights the effects of policy agendas on nurse education and nursing work;
  • Re-evaluates nursing’s professional identity, including where nursing has come from and the effects of class, gender and race on its powerbase;
  • Assesses the role of politics and social media, both in driving change and feeding resistance; and
  • Introduces the idea of critical resilience as a complete framework for resisting bullying and fostering survival and change in the nursing workforce.

Direct, upbeat, at times provocative and witty, this agenda-setting book enables nurses to understand why they feel the way they do. It also lists what opportunities are available to them to change, resist and survive in what has become a complex, challenging – if still deeply rewarding – line of work.

 

Dealing with Anxiety Attacks: Simple Ways of Staying Calm

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: 50minutes.Com Pages: 31 Size: 1.01 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: 50 Minutes
Published: 26 November, 2018
eISBN-13: 9782808011358

Between 4 and 7% of the population suffers from anxiety, meaning a generalised sense of fear and nervousness that can lead to anxiety attacks if the sufferer is exposed to a particularly stressful situation. These attacks are characterised by a spiralling sensation of panic and impending doom, and leave victims feeling emotionally, mentally and physically exhausted. This guide provides a clear, simple explanation of a range of techniques that can reduce general levels of anxiety, thus making a fully-fledged anxiety attack less likely, as well as an introduction to a number of breathing exercises that can help you break out of an ongoing anxiety attack.

Mindfulness For Dummies, 2nd ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Shamash Alidina Pages: 368 Size: 14.04 MB Format: PDF Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 11 November, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781118868201

Use mindfulness to relax and control anxiety, depression, stress and pain Whether you`re looking to control your depression and anxiety levels, improve concentration and reduce stress, or just want to restore balance in your life, Mindfulness For Dummies, 2 nd Edition shows you how to slow down, become aware of what is going on around you and react effectively. Focusing on breathing and other self-control techniques, the practice of mindfulness is scientifically proven to calm jittery nerves and free the mind of distracting thoughts, mental clutter and unrealistic expectations. With this easy-to-follow guide, you`ll discover how to pay attention to the present in order to change the way you think, feel and act. Covering the latest research on the effect of mindfulness on the brain, Mindfulness For Dummies, 2 nd Edition shows you how to break free from a downward spiral of negative thought and action, and empowers you to make positive choices that support your well-being. Use mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety, combat pain and more Receive guidance on incorporating mindfulness into everyday life Establish your own mindfulness routine Access audio downloads of guided meditations Written by a professional mindfulness trainer, and packed with tips to incorporate this practice into your daily life, Mindfulness For Dummies, 2 nd Edition shows you how to reap the benefits of a more attentive life.

Evidence-Based Treatment with Older Adults: Theory, Practice, and Research

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Pages: 291 Size: 2.42 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 21 April, 2017
eISBN-13: 9780190214630

Evidence Based Treatment with Older Adults: Theory, Practice, and Research provides a detailed examination of five research-supported psychosocial interventions for use with older adults: cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, life review/reminiscence, problem solving therapy, and psychoeducational/social support approaches. These interventions address the diversity of mental health conditions and late-life challenges that older adults and their family members experience. Detailed explanations of the approaches, skills, and strategies employed in each intervention are provided, as are adaptions for use of the interventions with older adults. Vignettes are also used to demonstrate the use of specific practice skills and techniques with older clients. The theory undergirding each approach and the historical development of the interventions is explained, and provides the reader with a rich understanding of background and context of each therapy. In addition, the distinct issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse/misuse for which evidence exists are highlighted. Research support for application of the interventions in community-based, acute care, and long-term care settings and in individual and group formats is also discussed. Finally, implementation issues encountered in therapeutic work with older adults are described as are accommodations to enhance treatment efficacy. In sum, this book provides a comprehensive overview of evidence based psychosocial interventions for older adults; it is ideal for students and mental health professionals interested in clinical work with older adults and their families.

Dental Fear and Anxiety in Pediatric Patients

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: [edited By] Caroline Campbell. Pages: 255 Size: 7.87 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Verlag
Published: 01 January, 2017
eISBN-13: 9783319487298

This book is a comprehensive guide to pediatric dental fear/anxiety (DFA) and phobia that will provide practitioners with a full understanding of the etiology, prevalence, assessment, and management of these conditions. The coping styles of children when under stress are explored, with discussion of their relevance to the assessment visit and treatment allocation. Practical treatment techniques are comprehensively covered, from non-pharmacological behavioral strategies relevant for children with no or mild DFA to those approaches more appropriate for children with severe DFA/phobia. The importance of the use of language and communication skills to build rapport and allay anxiety is explored. Relaxation and hypnosis techniques are described, with guidance on how to introduce these to patients and their parents/carers. Techniques that help children cope when receiving injections are detailed, including systematic needle desensitization; these provide practitioners with options to help resolve DFA and phobia regarding needles. Intravenous sedation, including the challenge of cannulation, is covered comprehensively. Furthermore, cognitive behavioral therapy is presented, with suggestion of practical self-help material when appropriate. The closing chapter looks to the future, discussing the barriers to and the changes required for the creation of more child-centered DFA services.

Pullingthetrigger® Body Image Problems and Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Oconnor, Dr Annemarie;catchpole, Chloe;callaghan, Lauren Pages: 257 Size: 5.78 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Trigger Press
Published: 03 July, 2017
eISBN-13: 9781911246114

Written by a woman who has suffered from debilitating body image issues and two leading clinical psychologists, this book provides simple yet highly effective self-help methods to help you overcome body image concerns and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

In Part I we follow Chloe Catchpole’s desperate struggle with her body dissatisfaction, BDD, and depression. We learn how body dysmorphia tore her life apart, turning a happy, sociable young girl into someone who hid herself away from the world. She was so afraid of being seen in public that she dropped out of school and became a prisoner in her own bedroom. It wasn’t until Chloe met clinical psychologists Lauren Callaghan and Annemarie O’Connor that she started to believe recovery was possible. With their help, she learned about the illness that was dominating her life and learned effective strategies to challenge and overcome her BDD.

In Part II, Lauren and Annemarie guide us through the treatment and recovery approach that they used with Chloe. It is a user-friendly, evidence-based approach which supports people suffering from body image issues and BDD as they go through the treatment process, liberating them from their body image concerns.

Coping with fears and phobias: a step-by-step guide to understanding and facing your anxieties

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Warren Mansell.

Pages: 200 Size: 2.94 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: 01 July, 2007
eISBN-13: 9786000013158

Fear is a normal emotion. For some, however, fear is more extreme and disruptive than this: approximately 10 per cent of people have an anxiety disorder at any one time, only a tiny proportion of which receive appropriate psychological treatment. This book provides you with information about fear and how to cope with it, so that you can reclaim your life. Dr. Warren Mansell, a clinical psychologist and lecturer with extensive experience in research on anxiety and phobias, writes accessibly and supportively. He provides real-life examples and many easy-to-learn techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), all of which will help you develop a lasting change: learning to accept your experiences, to draw on your strengths, and to develop your personal values.