Authentic Dialogue with Persons who are Developmentally Disabled

Authentic Dialogue with Persons who are Developmentally Disabled
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Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages : 130
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ISBN-10 : 9781846429521
ISBN-13 : 1846429528
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Book Synopsis Authentic Dialogue with Persons who are Developmentally Disabled by : Jennifer Hill

Download or read book Authentic Dialogue with Persons who are Developmentally Disabled written by Jennifer Hill and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2009-06-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has often been assumed that people with developmental disabilities are incapable of expressing or acquiring the level of emotional insight and sensitivity necessary to engage in any kind of therapy. Authentic Dialogue with Persons who are Developmentally Disabled explodes this myth, challenging mental health professionals and families to engage in genuine dialogue with people who are developmentally disabled. Rather than avoiding painful topics, such as awareness of the loss of a normal life, this book shows it is possible to confront these difficult and emotive issues within a therapeutic environment. The author, Jennifer Hill, follows the progress of several developmentally disabled individuals who participated in her group psychotherapy sessions over the course of several months and were able to discuss their feelings of sorrow, grief, jealousy and joy with the group. Offering rare insight into what it means to have a developmental disability from the perspective of those with the condition, Hill suggests a hopeful alternative to many of the programs currently on offer to the developmentally disabled. Thought-provoking and refreshing, this book will be of interest to social workers, psychologists, and educators in the fields of developmental disability and mental health, as well as families of individuals with developmental disabilities.


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