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Metodología para análisis de factores que inciden en la calidad educativa, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería
Authors: Oporta Barrera Julio C. , Elvir Miranda Róger B.
Published: January 2023

Las nuevas tendencias educativas implican un cambio en el rol del profesor universitario que contribuya en la mejora de su saber científico, investigativo e innovador, aplicándose en el proceso enseñanza y aprendizaje de acuerdo al contexto, asumiendo una actitud siempre constante de reflexión, crítica y de motivación, reflejándose en los conocimiento adquiridos y demostrados en los estudiantes. En este sentido se elaboró una metodología para análisis de factores que inciden en la calidad educativa en la Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI) en el período del 2008 a 2021, siendo el propósito; la identificación aquellas acciones que fomentan la calidad educativa en la UNI y por ende en la mejora de los procesos áulicos donde el profesor es facilitador, tutor y gestor de conocimientos. En este orden de ideas se puede expresar que dentro de esos factores identificados el rol del docente en los procesos áulicos es primordial y debe de estar enfocado desde la mediación y comunicación didáctica, articulado con el dominio científico sin obviar los valores que son primordiales en la formación del aprendizaje de los estudiantes.
Influence of macro-roughness on the leading edge of the plate on hydrodynamic losses
Authors: Ryzhenkov Artem , Volkov Aleksander , Cherepanov Sergey , Druzhinin Aleksey , Dasaev Marat , Grigoriev Sergey
Published: January 2023

The paper presents research into the effects of macro-roughness on the leading edge of the plate imitating excrescences on the fins of humpback whales on the value of hydrodynamic losses. The authors compare calculations with experimental results obtained on a hydrodynamic flume. All studies are performed using the Ansys CFX and Autodesk CFD computer simulation packages. Based on the obtained findings, the authors make conclusions on the feasibility of applying macro-roughening on the leading edge of the plate. The conducted computational and experimental research demonstrates the positive effects of a certain configuration of spherical macro-roughness on the hydrodynamic characteristics of the plate in the case of spillage in an open-type hydrodynamic flume.
Effectiveness of gas inflow stimulation works at the final stage of field development
Authors: Chejmatova Valery , Vaganov Yuriy
Published: January 2023

The focus of the study is the investigation of terminological foundations and the development of practical recommendations for assessing the effectiveness of hydrocarbon inflow stimulation at the final stage of field development. The authors refer to scientific works on the issues of company performance. The paper provides substantiation and improvement of methodological grounds with respect to assessing the effectiveness of gas inflow stimulation works. A classification and analysis of prominent Russian and foreign methods are provided and their issues are identified. As a result, the work refines the methodology for assessing the effectiveness of work at the drilling enterprise. The authors' comprehensive approach to assessing the effectiveness of inflow stimulation works, which allows for obtaining interrelated performance assessments, is proposed.
A review of short message service protocol
Authors: Mousavi Sayed Javad , Chaharsooghi Kamal , Ali Montazer Gholam
Published: January 2023

There are many ways to send and receive an electronic message, but SMS is more popular and nowadays used for one time password (OTP) as a part of authentication in many web applications, internet of things (IoT) access, password reset, mobile banking (M-banking), etc. Therefore, we must know how the protocol works and about its security. This protocol is designed to manage federatively (i.e., the mobile network is managing partially by many independent operators and it doesn’t need to have a central operator for the whole network. Also, many independent centrally managed networks can connect together to make a bigger network). We reviewed SMS protocol and its network structure, message structure, network entities, entities’ connection, and some security-related issues. Finally, this protocol is evaluated if it can provide Identification, Authentication, Integrity, Nonrepudiation, Confidentiality, and Availability.
Design of high capacity 5.76 Tbits/s SDM-PDM-Nyquist superchannel WDM hybrid multiplexing in 3.1% Germania doped MMF
Authors: Arnob MD Redowan Mahmud , Nahar Sabiqun , Uddin Mohammad Nasir
Published: January 2023

To dispatch the goal about walking towards the 4th Industrial Revolution, one of the main key materials that require alterations and enhancements is data communication and transmission. To keep up with the augmented rise in demand for data, fiber-optics communication and networks commence a significant role in the transfer of data at high speeds. This article exemplifies the expediency analysis of 5.76 Tbits/s SDM-PDM-Nyquist superchannel WDM hybrid multiplexing technique over a multimodal transmission link up to 10 km using C-band carrier frequencies. This system is designed to carry 48 channels of data that can be produced using 8 C-band carrier frequencies, 2 polarization states, and 3 LP modes through 3.1% Germania doped over pure silica step-index multimode fiber. The system exhibits a satisfactory performance (log BER -9.35, faithful Q-factor 6.09, extinction ratios 7.78, minimum OSNR 46.5 dB) up to a distance of 10 km. Each channel receives a satisfactory amount of power after the dual-stage amplification process in the transmission medium with an ultra-high spectral efficiency of 137% and a high bandwidth-distance product of 385 MHz.km
Shorter Personality Questionnaires ‐ A User’s Guide Part 1
Authors: Bywater James , Brown Anna
Published: January 2023

In this two part series, James Bywater and Anna Brown summarise some of the issues involved in determining the correct length of assessment in a personality questionnaire (PQ). In the first instalment they discuss the general issues that test designers face, and in the second they will cover some more modern solutions to these, with associated disadvantages. It is aimed at practitioners rather than hard core psychometricians and is not exhaustive. However, wherever possible it attempts to distil out practical messages for the audience.
Standing out from the crowd: Using strengths in career development
Authors: Trenier Emma , Wilson Anne , Rebow Joanna
Published: January 2023

A strengths approach to graduate career development was pioneered by the University of Warwick in 2010. This article describes some of the challenges faced and the resultant learning that emerged for the team that could be applied by fellow practitioners.
Using assessment tools in redeployment or redundancy settings
Authors: Bradley Helen
Published: January 2023

During times of change and turbulence, organisations need to accurately evaluate the capability of the workforce in order to make important restructuring decisions. This article discusses eight important steps to consider in the process.
Pioneers and landmarks in intelligence testingSearching for a taxonomy of intelligence
Authors: McCredie Hugh
Published: January 2023

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So far in this series we have seen how, in the wake of the pragmatic focus of intelligence testing during world War II, both Vernon and Cattell used factor analysis to explore the latent structure of intelligence from the data which had amassed. We have also seen how Cattell had effected some rapprochement between the American school, led by Thurstone, championing a multiplicity of mental abilities and the British hierarchical school, fathered by Spearman, championing an overarching general factor of intelligence, g. Cattell’s solution, which he proposed to the American Psychological Association in 1941, and which Thurstone accepted, was that if test scores from Thurstone’s Primary Mental Abilities were factor-analysed, post hoc, something like g would emerge as the factor explaining most of the variance.

This article now takes us to the late 1960s/early 1970s when there were two attempts to raise the scientific status of intelligence testing by locating it within a comprehensive classification taxonomy.
Wellbeing and personality type in the workplace: An international comparison
Authors: Boult Martin , Schaubhut Nancy , Thompson Rich , Dost Nikhita
Published: January 2023

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This study explores the links between happiness, culture and MBTI personality type. Participants’ wellbeing was measured using Seligman’s (2011) PERMA model (Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment). Results showed differences in wellbeing and activities used to enhance wellbeing between both geographic regions and personality types. These findings can help provide evidence-based suggestions for enhancing wellbeing in a diverse and global workforce.
Prevalence and service requirements of young people and adults referred to as having Asperger’s syndrome: A local survey
Authors: Kroese Biza Stenfert , Johns Camilla , Henshall Carolyn , McGarry Alison , Langton John
Published: January 2023

Providers in mental health and learning disability services were contacted to request information regarding demographic and other characteristics of service users who were aged over 16 and had been described as having Asperger Syndrome.
Mental Health Bill: The next steps
Authors: Kinderman Peter
Published: January 2023

DCP Vice-Chair Peter Kinderman spells out what members should do now
Displaced people in sexual health settings
Authors: Shaw Liz , Tacconelli Erasmo
Published: January 2023

In this paper we consider a range of client presentations around sexual problems linked to forced migration to Britain. Social and psychological concepts that we have found useful in understanding and helping our clients are explored, and case examples given to illustrate the issues encountered in our work.
Use of computerised cognitive testing batteries in Parkinson’s disease: The client’s perspective
Authors: Tordoff Sherley , Allcock Liesl , Burn David , Wesnes Keith
Published: January 2023

This paper discusses the use of computerised testing amongst an older-people client group. The results suggested that the majority of clients enjoyed the experience, and that many of those without previous computer experience were keen to learn more.
Starting out in Sure Start: Reflections on a first year
Authors: Girling Emma , Sweetingham Rachel
Published: January 2023

With the expansion of Sure Start there have arisen new opportunities for psychologists to contribute to provision for preschool children. This account describes our experiences of developing Sure Start clinical psychology services and considers the advantages and challenges posed by such roles.
Four trainees’ reflections on their older adult placement
Authors: Freeman Beth , Gosling Anna , Hutchinson Chloe , Karia Nisha
Published: January 2023

Four trainees describe their expectations, experiences and learning from their clinical placement with older people as part of their doctoral course in clinical psychology.
That was then, this is now
Authors: Priest Penny
Published: January 2023

This article is about the fashioning and commodification of the profession of clinical psychology.

If you’re hanging on to a rising balloon, you’re presented with a difficult decision. Let go before it’s too late? Or hang on and keep getting higher? Posing the question, how long can you keep a grip on the rope? (Robinson, 1989).

The emotions were once thought to reside in the heart, but scientists know now that they originate in the brain. (NIMH, 2001)
Helping people to come off neuroleptics and other psychiatric drugs
Authors: Holmes Guy
Published: January 2023

This article invites clinical psychologists to think about how they might help people who are considering coming off psychiatric drugs
‘Don’t know if I’m coming up or down…’: The WAIS-III and people with learning disabilities
Authors: Leyin Alan
Published: January 2023

This article examines how the standard administration of the WAIS-III might disadvantage people with learning disabilities; successive revisions of the WAIS have not addressed this issue. It is a rgued that the issues discussed should be addressed in future revisions.
Establishing a peer supervision group
Authors: Morris Penny , Phillott Sally , Lewis Yvonne , Haworth Jane
Published: January 2023

The process of establishing a peer supervision group by four newly qualified clinical psychologists is discussed. Its aims were to support and manage the transition from clinical training to post-qualification practice. We also reflect on what we have gained.
A survey of clinical psychologists’ views of copying letters to parents of child patients
Authors: Warren Louise , Rowsell Eleanor , Rowland Ann
Published: January 2023

This study set out to investigate current practice and evaluate clinical psychologists’ views of copying letters to parents of child patients within the Oxford region.
The journey towards competency-based selection at the Lancaster doctorate in clinical psychology
Authors: Daiches Anna , Amor Cathy
Published: January 2023

This article describes some of the flaws of the traditional selection process at the Lancaster doctorate in clinical psychology and the attempts of the course to move towards a valid, competency-based approach in the selection of clinical psychology trainees.
Notes from the Chair
Authors: Cate Tim
Published: January 2023

Tim Cate offers a succinct summary of his activity in October
GP referral guidelines: Is there another side to the coin?
Authors: Carey Timothy A. , Mullan Richard J.
Published: January 2023

Rather than advising GPs about whom to refer for psychological treatment, we arranged our treatment to accommodate their referrals.
Avoiding the skull seduction in post-acute acquired brain injury services: Individualist invitations and systemic responses
Authors: Yeates Giles N.
Published: January 2023

This systemic reflection highlights conceptual trends within the acquired brain injury (ABI) family literature inviting clinicians into linear, reductionist and normative conceptualisations of family liaison.
‘What’s the point?’: An investigation into the experiences of staff working with adults with autism spectrum disorders
Authors: Butrimaviciute Rasa , Grieve Alan , Cogan Nicola
Published: January 2023

The current study explores the challenges faced by support staff working with adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and highlights the need for clinical psychology staff involvement to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the available services for this population.
A survey of staff attitudes and practices around patient involvement in a clinical health psychology specialty
Authors: Horsley Bethan , Moulton-Perkins Alesia , Belchamber Graham
Published: January 2023

Staff attitudes and practices around patient involvement were examined to gauge the prevalence and extent of and barriers to patient involvement within a clinical health psychology department in the south east of England.
Service evaluation: The effectiveness of a clinical neuropsychology service for service users living with pituitary tumour diagnosis
Authors: Bowden Danielle , Wall Gemma , Dawson Ben
Published: January 2023

This service evaluation aims to investigate the effectiveness of neuropsychological input for service users referred to the Clinical Neuropsychology department with a diagnosis of a pituitary tumour.
An innovative method of evaluation in the current NHS context? Evaluating the psychological input to an inpatient neurorehabilitation multidisciplinary team with an online survey
Authors: Martin Chris
Published: January 2023

This article describes a multidisciplinary team online survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the psychological and neuropsychological input to a neurorehabilitation ward. This can be a practical, time-efficient way of evaluating a service in the current pressurised NHS context.
The good, the bad and the ugly: Reflections on running a psychology-led group on a hyperacute stroke ward
Authors: Ainley Beth
Published: January 2023

A weekly group was set up on a hyper-acute stroke ward in an NHS hospital, facilitated by an assistant psychologist and other staff from the Clinical Health Psychology service. Reflections are given on the experience of running the group, and the challenges which arose along the way.
Maintaining bonds: Positive behaviour support and attachment theory
Authors: Skelly Allan
Published: January 2023

‘The central task is to study the endless interactions of internal and external factors, and how one is influencing the other, not only during childhood but during adolescence and adult life as well.’ John Bowlby (1988) cited in Tizard (2009)

Attachment theory is largely excluded from positive behaviour support (PBS), but this means that we ignore an important risk factor and outcome measure. In so doing, we distance ourselves from the clients’ experience of love and loss. The theoretical narratives conceptualise relationships incompatibly. Yet attachment insecurity is an important determinant of behaviour disturbance, probably even more so in people with intellectual disabilities. Security is mediated through the attachment behaviours of key carers. It is possible to incorporate attachment theory easily into PBS interventions and the benefits may be significant for the individuals receiving behaviour support plans.
Formulation beyond therapy: The influences of political and legal processes on the mental health of people fleeing trauma and seeking asylum in the UK
Authors: Robjant Katy
Published: January 2023

The article will explore the political and legal processes which impact on the mental health of people fleeing trauma and seeking asylum. The role of psychology in both the mitigation and maintenance of these processes will be explored.
What is successful therapy? Exploring psychological change with clients following psychotherapy: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
Authors: MacLeod Gill
Published: January 2023

Following psychotherapy, participants in this IPA study had shown ‘no change’ on standardised outcome measures. Their perceptions of the impact that ‘unsuccessful’ psychotherapy had on them are explored, and the relevance of the findings to clinical practice discussed.
‘At least we’re lost together’: Reflections on the first six months of clinical psychology training
Authors: Watts Sarah Jane , Barclay Nicola A. , Mead Anna
Published: January 2023

This short reflective piece includes the viewpoints of three first year trainees on a clinical psychology doctorate course on the non-academic challenges of the first six months of training. Points of shared experience are offered, which highlight some of the potential challenges to be overcome during clinical training and suggestions made for current and future trainees.
Make do and mend: An evaluation of an intervention for pain management with limited resources
Authors: Berko Patricia
Published: January 2023

Multidisciplinary pain management programmes (MDT PMPs) are a NICE-recommended approach to chronic pain. With limited NHS resources, if an MDT PMP is unaffordable, this audit demonstrates that it could be worth providing a psychology intervention as a cost-effective alternative.
Treating with the dark side: Darth Vader, personality disorders and a cognitive analytic therapy perspective
Authors: Murphy Donnchadh
Published: January 2023

Darth Vader is one of the most infamous villains in cinematic history. The purpose of this article is to introduce a cognitive analytic therapy perspective on Anakin’s early experiences, and how they influenced him on his journey towards darkness.
How inequality hollows out the soul
Authors: Wilkinson Richard , Pickett Kate
Published: January 2023

Using research from around the world published sinceThe Spirit Level, Richard Wilkinson suggests the psychosocial pathways through which inequality reduces the subjective quality of life for a large majority of the population. He shows how it damages the social fabric, increases social anxiety and contributes to mental illness.
Applying aspects of the ‘offender personality disorder’ strategy to a secure female psychiatric ward
Authors: Kitchenham Nathan
Published: January 2023

The value of disseminating psychological ways of working with offenders is increasingly recognised. An approach recently implemented across criminal justice services was trialled on a female medium-secure ward. Proposed benefits of this approach to secure psychiatric settings are discussed.
Out of sight but on our minds: Invisible stigmatised identities and disclosure
Authors: Wallace Genevieve , Dawood Runa
Published: January 2023

This article uses both existing research and first-person narratives to consider the challenges faced by people with invisible stigmatised identities, reflecting on the potential implications for the individual and the profession.
An evaluation of multi-station Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in clinical psychology training
Authors: Johnson Harriet , Mastroyannopoulou Kiki , Beeson Ella , Fisher Paul , Ononaiye Margo
Published: January 2023

This evaluation explored first year clinical psychology trainees’ and assessors’ experiences of Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Changes to the OSCE based on their feedback helped reduce trainees’ anxiety, promoted trainees’ favourability of the OSCE and increased preparedness for placements.
Pre-Qualification Group Column Understanding the experiences of cancer survivors: The need for a more holistic outcome measure
Authors: Exley Rachael , Lagerdahl Anna
Published: January 2023

This paper is a small-scale study looking at the experiences of individuals who have been treated for cancer and staff working in cancer services. The findings suggest a broad range of experiences and a need for a measure to identify individuals who may benefit from further support.
Shifting position: Reflections on becoming a clinical supervisor
Authors: Woodward Natasha S.
Published: January 2023

This article provides reflections on the experience of a becoming a clinical supervisor and aims to share learning from this with clinical psychology colleagues new to the role.
From disintegration to integration: The value of spiritual care within mental health
Authors: Ball Gwendolyn
Published: January 2023

‘And therefore as a stranger give it welcome. There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.’(William Shakespeare, Hamlet)

A service user describes her experience of mental health services and the dilemmas this has brought to her spiritual and religious beliefs through pathologising her deeply meaningful personal life. Her later experience of the Spiritual Care Team and the support provided by the chaplain are described, demonstrating how she was able to integrate her experiences into her self-identity and is now able to flourish without medication.
Holistically informed assessment and formulation
Authors: Yusupoff Lawrence
Published: January 2023

Current good practice in psychological formulation is summarised and structural suggestions are presented as to how to incorporate holistic information, with an emphasis on effective client-centred communication. The categories and parameters of holistic assessment are discussed, with illustrative research and case examples included.
Building bridges: Yoga in psychological therapies
Authors: Mason Heather , Bottrill Samantha , Madeley Laura
Published: January 2023

As a multi-tiered biopsychosocial system focused on mental development, yoga aligns with principles of modern mental healthcare. This paper explores mechanisms through which yoga offers its salutatory effects and guidance for its further integration into the NHS.
Body psychotherapy, or somatic psychology
Authors: Steckler Laura Hope
Published: January 2023

The author provides an introduction to body oriented psychotherapy/somatic psychology. Historical roots, current practices and evidence base are discussed.

‘Mind is then no more than a special case of the functioning of the psyche-soma.’ (D.W. Winnicot, 1954)
A holistic analysis of compassion focused groups
Authors: Jones Katrina , Street Jane
Published: January 2023

This article is an analysis of a compassion focused therapy group utilising an holistic approach to distress developed by Paul Gilbert.
It’s time to recognise how harmful high-rise living can be for residents
Authors: Turner Royce , Wigfield Andrea
Published: January 2023

High rise living may be good for some, though not for others, and it probably depends on the wider social and physical milieux. This article, first published on website ‘The Conversation’, explores the potential association between high rise living per se and mental ill health. For some, especially those in social housing tower blocks, the impact may indeed be truly damaging, particularly if high rise living is merely one part of a mix which includes poverty, isolation, few amenities and a fear of even going out because of anti-social behaviour. Its advantages, nevertheless, should not be overlooked: spectacular views; removal from noise; security and privacy as residents can leave windows open without fear of intruders or prying eyes; no external maintenance; sometimes, even, access to shared sports facilities. Affluent high rise dwellers will not face the challenges encountered by the poor and they can, at least, choose where they wish to live. This story is about the potential impact on those who have no choice as to where they live.
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow: Growing multidisciplinary trees of strength and resilience
Authors: Gkika Stella , Swift Elaine
Published: January 2023

Reinforcing team relationships and strength-based narratives can support collaboration, communication and quality care provision. We explored this using a narrative therapy technique in six away days within adult inpatient mental health care. Here, we discuss our experience and outcomes.
The role of psychology in cystic fibrosis care: A multidisciplinary team perspective
Authors: McCulloch Anna , O’Leary Catherine , Bryon Mandy
Published: January 2023

Psychologists are increasingly present in multidisciplinary teams for physical health conditions. This service evaluation explored how MDT members of a cystic fibrosis service experience the psychology service embedded in their team. The results indicated that all aspects of psychology were valued by MDT members.
An analysis of group cognitive behavioural therapy for depression
Authors: Brennan Emma , Hodgins Sinéad , Moore Lucy
Published: January 2023

This study evaluates the effectiveness of group cognitive behavioural therapy (gCBT), enhanced with psychoeducation and peer support (gCBT-IS) for people experiencing depression in a secondary adult mental health service in Ireland.
Acceptance and commitment therapy versus cognitive behavioural therapy: Supporting people in acute and ongoing trauma
Authors: Waern Susanna
Published: January 2023

This article outlines how acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can provide a framework for supporting adults in acute distress, triggered by a traumatic ongoing life event, and compares it to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
A psychological interpretation of case-mix: Considerations for practitioner wellbeing and service design
Authors: Methley Abigail , Dawson Benjamin , Teager Alistair
Published: January 2023

The concept of case-mix is frequently discussed within nursing and health services literature, but rarely discussed within clinical psychology. This brief report presents how case-mix is an important consideration for improving clinical psychology practice, with implications for individual clinicians, teams and service design.
A service development project for people affected by learning disabilities and domestic abuse
Authors: Coombs Jo , Felstead Cerne
Published: January 2023

A specialist learning disability team have undertaken a service development project in relation to domestic abuse amongst adults affected by a learning disability. This paper outlines the rationale for the project, progress made and future plans.
Race, learning disabilities and us
Authors: Chinn Deborah
Published: January 2023

This paper explores the kinds of identities clinical psychology (as an institution and sets of discourses and practices) makes available to people with learning disabilities regarding race, culture and ethnicity, and how our own positionings as clinical psychologists are implicated in these.
Comrades and competitors
Authors: Golding Laura
Published: January 2023

Competitiveness amongst trainee clinical psychologists is an often unacknowledged or misunderstood aspect of the training experience. This paper discusses this in relation to the nature of clinical psychology and within a context of uncertainty.
Living with extreme mood swings: A recovery-focused group intervention
Authors: Huckle Catherine , Fasoulaki Eleftheria
Published: January 2023

This article describes the development and pilot of a recovery-focused group intervention for individuals who experience extreme mood states delivered within secondary care NHS services.
The ‘Coping with Big Feelings’ Group: Using an emotional toolkit to help young people with learning disabilities and their families
Authors: Pitt Claire , Green Jess , Bond Mary
Published: January 2023

This paper discusses an emotional regulation group created for young people with a moderate learning disability and their parent/carer. The group is based on an emotional toolkit which provides young people with emotion regulation strategies.
Ethics Column Why does ethics matter?
Authors: Ellis-Caird Helen , Reeves Dawn , Wainwright Tony
Published: January 2023

The first ethics column in Clinical Psychology Forum was in September 2008, with the aim of providing a link between the DCP representative on the Society’s Ethics Committee and the DCP membership. The column became a regular feature every other month and a compilation of columns covering a variety of topics is available for download (tinyurl.com/ethics-comp). For the past few months there hasn’t been a regular column, but with the appointment of two new representatives to the Ethics Committee, now is a good time for a relaunch – not long after it’s 10th anniversary.
When your mental health disappears overnight: Constant anxiety of benefit sanctions is toxic for mental health of disabled people
Authors: Mehta Jaimini , Clifford Ellen , Taggart Danny , Speed Ewen
Published: January 2023

This paper was originally published on ‘The Conversation’ website in October 2018. It is based on the first author’s clinical psychology doctoral thesis and was conducted in partnership with Inclusion London. The research was presented at the House of Lords Committee for Disabled People’s Experiences of Conditionality and Sanctions on the 15 October 2018. The work supports recent BPS calls for end-to-end reform of welfare support (Coulthard, 2018).
‘You have to start somewhere’: A service improvement strategy for people with trauma-related dissociation in Norfolk
Authors: Crockford Helena , Cairns Peter , Kingerlee Roger , Goodwin Melanie
Published: January 2023

Trauma-related dissociative difficulties are more common than is generally understood but widely under-recognised in mental health services. Yet when dissociation forms part of the presentation, it can be associated with increased psychosocial impairment and complications in response to treatment, including psychological therapy. Lack of training and awareness amongst mental health staff is a contributing factor. In this paper we describe a four-year strategy to address this, and consider results and reflections.
Developing trauma-informed care and adapted pathways using the Power Threat Meaning framework (Part 2: Being helped differently)
Authors: Mitchell Stuart , Thorne Evelyn
Published: January 2023

Trauma-informed care for people seeking help with complex experiences of adversity and trauma needs to enable people to be genuinely heard, meaningfully understood and offered attuned help. We consider how the Power Threat Meaning framework (PTMF; Johnstone et al., 2018) can be applied to understand a person’s history and current experience and we describe how we are adapting pathways of care within mental health services in order that people are helped more effectively.
Mental health crises: Helping you help me
Authors: Pontin Liv
Published: January 2023

This article is a personal reflection on what helps during a time of crisis. It is meant both as a guide and as food for thought for those tasked with supporting people during a mental health crisis. It is just my perspective, so the language and suggestions contained should be viewed in this context. The piece was originally published as a blog post on my website (www.fightingtoliv.wordpress.com), where a longer version can be found.
Reflections on a careers workshop for aspiring clinical psychologists from a black and minority ethnic background
Authors: Vohora Reena , Dean David
Published: January 2023

The Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research course has implemented initiatives over the past five years to try to widen the diversity of doctoral applicants. Feedback and reflections following a careers event for applicants from a black and minority ethnic background suggest that this could be a useful method.
Mental health and deaths after police contact: Why Seni’s Law is welcome, but more is needed
Authors: Hayyeh Reem Abu
Published: January 2023

The mental health system is creaking – and its particularly black communities who are paying a sometimes terrible price as a result. This piece was originally published on the website ‘Open Democracy’ on 23 November 2018.
Establishing what information clients would like before starting psychological therapy for psychosis
Authors: Figueiredo Melissa , Ruddle Anna
Published: January 2023

This service evaluation surveyed past therapy clients’ views on useful information to receive before starting psychological therapy for psychosis. Quantitative and qualitative results are summarised and subsequent recommendations for practice discussed.
Behind the screens: Practitioners’ experiences of supporting computerised CBT
Authors: Guyers Mark , Baxter Rebecca , Bodycote Hannah , Willgoose Amy , Ziemba Dominika
Published: January 2023

Despite increase in the use of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT), little is known of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) practitioners’ experiences of supporting cCBT. This paper describes our observations as practitioners and suggests changes which could improve the experience of those using the service.
A coordinated approach to trainee clinical psychologist’s service-related research through quality improvement methodology
Authors: Tacconelli Erasmo , Fawcett Graham , Shah Amar , Innes James
Published: January 2023

This paper outlines the outcomes of an NHS Trust-wide strategic approach to coordinate service-related research projects for first year clinical psychology trainees using a quality improvement (QI) framework.
A pilot of a six week compassion-focused therapy group intervention in an adult secondary care mental health community treatment team
Authors: Pace Sonia M. , Campbell Thomas
Published: January 2023

This brief paper explores the feasibility and therapeutic impact of a community based short-term compassion focused therapy (CFT) group within an adult mental health community treatment team.
Beyond the title: What does it mean to be an assistant psychologist?
Authors: Tearle Shaw , Haith Charlotte , Townsend Margaret
Published: January 2023

Reflections on being an assistant psychologist within the NHS, using the Social GGRRAAACCEEESSS to explore our transitional experiences, perceptions of our role and our relationships with our clinical supervisors.
Cognitive analytic approaches in care homes for older people: Reflections on practice, potential barriers and future directions
Authors: Asquith Ian
Published: January 2023

There is growing evidence that cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) informed approaches are effective for various individuals with mental health difficulties. This paper explores the potential utility of CAT approaches in care home settings for older people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Through reflection on my own use of CAT approaches in care homes, I will outline the potential benefits and barriers in this setting, as well as exploring future directions.
Early psychological interventions following a major incident: The case of the Manchester Arena attack
Authors: Teager Alistair , Methley Abigail , Tehrani Noreen
Published: January 2023

The 2017 Manchester Arena attack injured more than 160 people. This article summarises the experience and reflections of psychologists who supported inpatients, families and staff in a regional major trauma centre during the acute phase after the attack.
Sowing the seeds of narrative and systemic practice
Authors: Berger Zoe , Duncan Hannah , Galloway Anna , Ali Sureya
Published: January 2023

This article combines three reflective pieces from people who previously worked at University College London Hospital (UCLH) on how they have taken their experiences and developed them in new settings.
The feasibility of an adapted parenting group for parents of children with moderate to severe intellectual disability
Authors: Georgina L. Barnes , Susanna Cole , Noeleen Morritt
Published: January 2023

This service evaluation aims to describe an adapted parenting programme for parents of children with intellectual disability.
Reframing our stories: Addressing barriers faced by Black people trying to access a career in clinical psychology
Authors: Tong Kassmin , Peart Ashley , Rennalls Samantha J.
Published: January 2023

This article describes how and why Black trainee and assistant psychologists responded to the limited ethnic diversity within the profession, by creating a ‘community-based network’, offering tailored support and a ‘safe space’ for Black aspiring clinical psychologists.
Just a little White* reading
Authors: Wood Nick
Published: January 2023

*Defining terms:White is used here, with some degree of irony. Although we all know race does not exist in biological reality and has no scientific substance, it is ideologically and socially constructed; sometimes being used to perpetuate white supremacy, but, more often than not, it works as an absent and silent structural backdrop, to hide White normativity and power within a racialised society.
Notes on ‘Operation Fear’
Authors: Bender Michael
Published: January 2023

This reflective paper is an update to the observations I made concerning working in a food ba>nk, at the BPS Southwest ‘PublicHealth and SocialJustice’ conference in April, 2018 (Wainwright, 2018), orientated towards clinical psychology.
A Greater Glasgow & Clyde survey into clinical psychology research activity, barriers, and potential facilitators
Authors: Lloyd Annette , Morfiri Eleni
Published: January 2023

This article explores current participation and research activity of qualified clinical psychologists in Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GG&C) health board. It investigates the potential barriers to participation in research and explores facilitators that could enable increased research activity.
Books R Us
Authors: Richards Christina
Published: January 2023

Professor of psychology Christina Richards answers our questions.
What’s it all about?
Authors: Smail David
Published: January 2023

Published in 1998, this piece takes a broad look at how the profession of clinical psychology could develop in the future. The issues discussed are still powerfully relevant today.
Effective therapy via video: Top tips
Authors:   DCP Digital Healthcare Sub-Committee, Latchford Gary , Pote Helen , Moulton-Perkins Alesia , Griffith Emma , Raczka Roman , Cavanagh Kate , Papadopoulou Eva , Richardson Gavin , Thew Graham , Priest Penny , Newman Craig , Sinclair Helen , Saunders Tessa , Rides Gemma , Reed Rebecca
Published: January 2023

The information below is presented as a resource for those planning video consultations and is not intended to replace local guidance. It is recommended you consult relevant policy documents and guidance in your NHS Trust/organisation. The DCP Digital Healthcare Sub-Committee are currently developing a competence framework and training for applied psychologists to equip them for digital practice, and offer this interim resource given the potential urgent need to offer remote working with our clients.
Implementing undergraduate clinical and research internship schemes within a clinical neuropsychology service
Authors: Methley Abigail , King Lorraine , Chen Cliff , Dunning Georgia , Javed Humma , Teager Alistair
Published: January 2023

Internships provide benefits for aspiring clinical psychologists and clinical psychology services. This article describes the implementation and evaluation of undergraduate clinical and research internships within a clinical neuropsychology service.
Literally Anything… Inspirations from Sam
Authors: Houston Jody
Published: January 2023

In the current situation, I was inspired by a home learning task with my son (Sam). He is 6 years old and was writing his own acrostic poem when he inspired me to write my own. He then helped me and was absolutely amazing at thinking of the positive ways we can help our mental health.
Report on the Division of Counselling Psychology work towards addressing the climate emergency
Authors: Gimalova Maya
Published: January 2023

This article outlines some of the work being carried out by the Division of Counselling Psychology on the climate emergency and my own doctoral research.
‘Slanted Truths’: Fictional alternatives to save our futures
Authors: Wood Nick
Published: January 2023

The current escalation of climate catastrophes, as represented at the macro-level, via fires, tornadoes and floods or, at the micro-level, via plagues, pestilence and pandemics (Covid-19 the latest in a long historical line), are signs of a world becoming increasingly hard to inhabit (Klein, 2019). However, the human behaviours behind so much of our climate crises is very hard to shift, and it is current, co-ordinated (and both local and global) remedial action that is required, in order to address such a huge and ‘wicked’problem (Marshall, 2014). How, then, do we grab the climate ‘nettle’? In this article, I propose that thinking of new and alternative near-future worlds can help us focus on what we want and how we can get there. Such fictional projections have sometimes been called ‘science fiction’ (Sayler, 2019).
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for tinnitus: Evaluation of long-term outcomes
Authors: Marks Elizabeth , McKenna Laurence , Vogt Florian
Published: January 2023

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for tinnitus (MBCT-t) appears to alleviate distress associated with tinnitus but long-term outcomes are unknown. A retrospective survey with 72 people who had completed MBCT-t over the past nine years found that benefits often continued or improved for years after therapy. Qualitative analysis indicated that key changes supporting such improvements were a result of new, more helpful ways of responding to tinnitus, profound holistic benefits, reduced isolation and enhanced self-compassion and gratitude.
Jazzin’ up CBT: Integrating popular music in youth CBT
Authors: Matofsky Warren
Published: January 2023

This paper describes a brief evaluation of integrating popular music into a youth CBT group and the personal and professional enablers of this interest.

’Coltrane said jazz was about hope & despair, life and death. I disagree, it’s much more serious than that.’Lenny Bruce, 1965
A suitable case for treatment: Has psychology become healthier?
Authors: Goode Lester
Published: January 2023

This article presents a personal reflection, spanning 40 years, on apparent changes within psychology and some likely reasons for these changes. It is suggested that their effect might have been ‘therapeutic’, enabling the discipline to better reflect the real world.
Delivering CBT skills workshops for CAMHS clinicians: Do they work and are they helpful?
Authors: Mitchell Natalie , Borsay Clare
Published: January 2023

This paper reports on the evaluation of a four-day CBT skills training workshop for CAMHS clinicians. It discusses the effectiveness and acceptability of the training and provides suggestions for the implementation of its findings.
Barriers affecting attendance to psychologically informed groups in an Older Adults CMHT setting: Implications and possible solutions
Authors: Simpson Matthew
Published: January 2023

Psychologically informed groups are often seen as a timely way to meet the needs of many. However, attendance is often low. This paper examines factors influencing this and potential solutions to inform service delivery and improve older adult patients’ experience.
‘Riding an emotional rollercoaster’: A qualitative exploration of the psychological and social impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on UK residents
Authors: Tinlin Rowan M. , Gotts Zoe M. , Dunn Kyle I , Ritchie Morag
Published: January 2023

The current study explored the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on UK residents. Thematic analysis indicated that emotional waves of anxiety, low mood, anger and loneliness were experienced. Conversely, the pandemic prompted positive experiences for some, with emphasis on community engagement, new routines and ‘refocusing’.
Using the Tree of Life remotely to connect Community Team Colleagues during Covid-19 lockdown
Authors: Mustafa Shirin , Van Laarhoven Christabella , Spencer Alison , Marrington Cathryn
Published: January 2023

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Community Learning Disabilities Teams in Essex were suddenly required to work from home. A supportive space for colleagues to reflect and build on their strengths together was created through online Team Tree of Life Workshops, outlined here.
Is a sleep clinic effective at reducing sleep disturbance in children with complex neurodevelopmental difficulties and does gender influence this?
Authors: Munns Lydia , Carthigesan Skandhini , Williams Clare , Wilson Susan
Published: January 2023

A service development project looking into the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary sleep clinic in reducing sleep disturbance scores in children with complex neurodevelopmental disorders. The impact of intervention type and gender is examined.
Diagnosing autistic spectrum disorder in adult community mental health teams
Authors: Smith Megan , Banham Mark , Nemat Nazik , Christodoulides Thomas
Published: January 2023

This paper describes the process of incorporating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessments within local community mental health teams as a response to the long waiting times for diagnostic assessment from specialist services. It reflects upon the feasibility, acceptability and potential therapeutic value of this initiative.
Understanding psychological theories within the SECURE STAIRS Framework for Integrated Care: An evaluation of training on attachment and developmental trauma within a secure children’s home
Authors: Farooq Romana , Martin Aisling , Addy Chelsea , Burgess Katie , Kennedy P.J.
Published: January 2023

The SECURE STAIRS Framework for Integrated Care was developed by NHS England as a way to promote a trauma-informed, evidence-based and whole system approach to children and young people accommodated in the Secure Estate. A pilot ‘Attachment and Developmental Trauma’ training module was developed by the Atkinson Secure Children’s Home in conjunction with members of the SECURE STAIRS Professional Collaboration Network (PCN). Fifty-six staff members working within a Secure Children’s Home in the North East of England completed the 2 day training. A pre and post evaluation method was utilised to analyse the results.

The data indicated increased staff knowledge, understanding and confidence in attachment theory, developmental trauma, brain development and working with guilt and shame. The data also demonstrated the importance of safety and containment in the training environment in fostering opportunities to learn and grow. The need for ongoing training, supervision and reflective practice within the SECURE STAIRS Framework for Integrated Care is considered in order to consolidate knowledge and implement learning into practice.