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G Wilshaw

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PubMed1999

Perspectives on surviving childhood sexual abuse.

This paper begins by examining sexual victimization and professional 'thinking sets' in relation to abuse. It goes on to offer an exploration of the literature in the area of childhood sexual abuse and its survival, and attempts to marshal some of this literature into naturally occurring conceptual groups with connecting theoretical threads. A summary of the theoretical paradigms which seem to produce dominant perspectives on the area is made. A cautionary discussion is introduced regarding the deterministic nature of the influence of these perceptual viewpoints upon research and therapeutic activity. Implications for nursing practice and education are drawn.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1997

Integration of therapeutic approaches: a new direction for mental health nurses?

In this paper, the author reviews the value of the taking up of a specific therapeutic school or base for practice in mental health nursing, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or client-centred therapy. This is examined against a background of increased interest in non-'purist' forms of therapeutic approach in the fields of psychotherapy and counselling. The common factors present in effective helping relationships are highlighted, along with a way of understanding the fundamental form of a given helping relationship which is perhaps independent of theoretical orientation. Thinking in this mode cuts across traditional 'models of nursing/therapy' speak. This may allow the mental health nurse to adopt appropriate client-need-driven interventions, which are not hamstrung by theoretical dogma. Given this, the paper suggests an 'honourable position' of eclecticism for mental health nurse education and practice.

Counseling↗