Intellectual disability and psychotherapy: the theories, practice, and influence of Valerie Sinason

Intellectual Disability and Psychotherapy: The Theories, Practice and Influence of Valerie Sinasoncharts the transformative impact of the noted psychotherapist's work with children and adults with intellectual disabilities upon both a generation of clinicians and the treatment and services deli...

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Other Authors: Corbett, Alan (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon Routledge 2019
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Summary:Intellectual Disability and Psychotherapy: The Theories, Practice and Influence of Valerie Sinasoncharts the transformative impact of the noted psychotherapist's work with children and adults with intellectual disabilities upon both a generation of clinicians and the treatment and services delivered by them. Examining how contemporary Disability Therapists have discovered, used and adapted such pioneering concepts as the Handicapped Smile and Secondary Handicap as a Defence Against Trauma in their clinical work, the book includes contributions from renowned practitioners and clinicians from around the world. It shines a light on how Sinason's work opened doors for working with people who were previously thought of as unreachable. IntellectualDisability and Psychotherapy will be an essential resource to anyone working with children or adults with disabilities, as well as psychotherapists interested in exploring Valerie Sinason's work
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780429451300
042945130X
9780429836305
0429836309
9780429836299
0429836295
9780429836282
0429836287

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