bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Silvipastoral system of eucalyptus and dedigitaria grass in Chapada do Araripe, Pernambuco, Brazil
Authors: Drumond Marcos Antônio , Ribaski Jorge , De Moraes Salete Alves , De Oliveira Visêldo Ribeiro , Tavares José Alves , Voltolini Tadeu Vinhas
Published: January 2023

The Chapada do Araripe region, in Brazil, is an important gypsum producer, with high energy demand for the industrial process. Currently, the main source of energy is the wood from the Caatinga vegetation. Aiming to reduce deforestation and boost the regional gypsum industry, eucalyptus has been indicated as an alternative for energy generation. Integrated systems of eucalyptus with adapted forage plant is a strategy to ensure stability and diversify production systems, increasing the supply of wood for energy and fodder for animal feed. The present study was implemented in 2008, in the experimental station of the Agronomic Institute of Pernambuco - IPA, in the municipality of Araripina-PE. The experiment consisted of five 5000 m2 plots, three of eucalyptus intercropped with grass: 1) eucalyptus at spacing of 6 m x 6 m + digitaria grass, 2) eucalyptus at spacing of 12 m x 6 m + digitaria grass and 3) eucalyptus at spacing of 12 m x 12 m + digitaria grass and two controls: 4) monoculture of eucalyptus planted at spacing of 3 m x 3 m and 5) monoculture of digitaria grass. At six years of age, it was observed that among the livestock-forest integration systems tested, the 6 m x 6 m spacing (278 trees/ha) provided the best yields in wood volume and forage biomass production.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR SLUM MANAGEMENT
Authors: Mohammad Hasyir  , Suryawan Murtiadi  , Akmaluddin Akmaluddin
Published: January 2023

Based on the 2020 West Lombok Regent's Decree, Gerung District, West Lombok Regency, is not included in the list of slum housing and slum settlement locations in West Lombok Regency for 2020 - 2025. The Gerung District area, West Lombok Regency, is facing several settlement problems. Various problems in the Gerung District area such as building conditions, road conditions, drinking water supply conditions, environmental drainage conditions, waste management conditions, and solid waste management conditions. In addition to physical problems, non-physical problems such as social problems and community economic problems are not that high. The purpose of this research is to get the best concept and program to address this area so that it becomes a slum-free settlement in 2023. This research applies the concept of how best to handle this area so that it becomes a slum-free settlement. The implementation strategy is divided into short-term (2023-2024), medium-term (2024-2029) and long-term (2030-2040) programs. The research method used is quantitative and qualitative research methods. Primary data collection is carried out by direct observation to field locations to obtain information and field problems. Interviews were conducted by selecting respondents based on their position. The types of questions are determined based on the needs of the analysis. The secondary data needed is existing settlement data, BPS statistical data on the condition of the local population, and the RTRW map of West Lombok Regency. Slum settlement standards are set based on the Regulation of the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing of the Republic of Indonesia Number 14/PRT/M/2018. The strategy for managing slum settlements is carried out using the AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) method whose goal is to get waste management conditions that have the highest score causing slums and the SWOT analysis methodology to get alternative strategic decisions. This research can be used as material for consideration and input for the West Lombok Regency Government and stakeholders. These results are needed to establish or formulate policies related to infrastructure development to improve the quality of slum settlements, so that the slum-free Gerung District is realized in 2023 and continues. Relevant agencies are expected to make SOPs, carry out periodic monitoring, add competent human resources, activate the website as a media for socialization and outreach as well as a more approach to the community, good coordination with related agencies and other parties in West Lombok Regency as well need to be implemented
Competencias digitales y aprendizajes en el contexto de la pandemia por la Covid 19
Authors: Villarroel Pareja Fredy , Aráoz Tarco Lizbeth , Solís Trujillo Beymar Pedro
Published: January 2023

La investigación se desarrolló bajo el paradigma postpositivista, con un enfoque cualitativo que consistió en la revisión documental de investigaciones científicas en relación a las competencias digitales y los aprendizajes en tiempos de pandemia por la covid 19, el método empleado fue el analítico deductivo. Se realizó un análisis de las publicaciones encontradas en bases de datos especializadas como Scopus, Eric, Google schollar, los que se seleccionaron en función a la antigüedad de últimos años, ámbito de estudio, entre otros. Los principales hallazgos fueron que a partir de la emergencia sanitaria los sistemas educativos del mundo y el Perú cambiaron en la forma enseñar y aprender, pasando de la educación presencial a la virtualidad y/o educación a distancia, destacándose nuevos roles en los estudiantes, docentes, padres de familia y gestores educativos, asimismo, en comparación con años pasados, durante la pandemia se desarrollaron con mayor celeridad las competencias transversales del Currículo Nacional de Educación Básica entre ellas “se desenvuelve en entornos virtuales generados por las TIC” que tiene relación con las competencias digitales planteadas por la Unión Europea DIGICOMP y se recomienda que deben tomarse en cuenta en las en las instituciones educativas porque favorecen en el logro de los aprendizajes.
Effect of type and severity of semen viscosity on sperm parameter, antisperm antibody, some cytokine and zinc levels for infertility men
Authors: Taqi Saja Nabeel , AL-Murshidi Saheb Yahya
Published: January 2023

viscosity of semen is one of the important factors in the occurrence of fertilization. Increasing the viscosity leads to infertility because it affects the function of the sperm, it linked to a decrease in the movement of sperm, and thus prevents the passage of sperm through the female reproductive system naturally. The aim of this study was to assess the effect type (normal or abnormal) and severity of semen viscosity (mild, moderate, sever) on semen quality, antisperm antibody, some cytokines and zinc levels for infertile men. The study included of eighty-eight (88) semen samples from individuals that are in abstinence for 2-7 days where the study included 34 men had normal semen viscosity and 54 men had abnormal semen viscosity from Fertility Centre in Al-Sadder teaching hospital in Al-Najaf / Iraq during the period of (2/11/ 2021) and (5/2/2022). The results of current study showed a nonsignificant decrease at (p<0.05) in sperm parameters. while showed a nonsignificant increase at (p<0.05) in leucocytes in group abnormal semen viscosity as compared with group normal semen viscosity also in sever semen viscosity compared to moderate semen viscosity.
Psychologists’ role in surgery for morbid obesity
Authors: Gauntlett-Gilbert Jeremy
Published: January 2023

Gastric surgery produces dramatic, rapid weight loss. Although the procedure succeeds by partially bypassing the need for behaviour change, many surgical candidates are extremely distressed and behavioural factors affect outcome. Psychologists can and should be involved in surgical programmes.
More on evidence-based practice in psychotherapy research
Authors: Dimcovic Nada
Published: January 2023

I discuss research and clinical reality from the point of view of a psychologist with a special interest in eating disorders working.
A therapy employing a Q-sort task with a woman hearing voices
Authors: Ormrod John , Jones Sally
Published: January 2023

This article describes the use of a Q-sort task with a woman experiencing auditory hallucinations. Completing the Q-sort was useful in understanding how she made sense of hearing voices and other linked interventions led to a cessation of her auditory hallucinations. This improvement was maintained at a six-months.
Making outcomes measures work for psychologists
Authors: Burbidge Cheryl , Chamberlain Paul , Gallsworthy Lisa
Published: January 2023

Over the last decade, considerable interest has been shown in audit and outcome measurement in clinical psychology, with many papers appearing inClinical Psychology Forum. This paper examines the theme of outcome measures.
An individual account of the review process: Servant and master
Authors: Moore Philip
Published: January 2023

This article presents one person’s experience of the peer review process from both the position of author and reviewer. Alternatives to peer review are discussed, along with an outline of what makes a good review.
DCP UpdateAffiliates Group plans survey of UK Assistant conditions‘What sort of psychologist do I want to be?’ asks conferenceAgenda for Change: Clinical psychologists’ knowledge, views and wishes
Authors: Davies Felix , Jardine Jenni
Published: January 2023

Felix DaviesandJenni Jardinefrom Selby & York Primary Care Trust report the findings of a national survey
Clinical psychology supervision
Authors: Carroll Michael
Published: January 2023

While theories, models and frameworks of supervision have been applied to many of the helping professions, few have been devised specifically for clinical psychology. This paper outlines some of the issues that need addressing when clinical psychology supervision is considered.
Managers’ Faculty annual survey 2006
Authors: Walker Sarah , Cate Tim
Published: January 2023

Sarah Walker&Tim Catelook at the state of applied psychology in the health service
Transition into secondary school for children with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autistic spectrum disorder: A pilot group
Authors: Horstmann Kate , Steer Joanne
Published: January 2023

A therapeutic children’s group was run to facilitate secondary school transition for children with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This was effective in promoting positive change in parental and child perceptions of transition and in developing skills to help support this change.
Risk supervision in Rochdale
Authors: Fleming Ian , Gone Rupa , Diver Amanda , Fowler Barry
Published: January 2023

The following describes and discusses the use of a specific form of supervision that attempts to address potentially risky parts of our practice as clinical psychologists.
Assessing capacity in a neuropsychology service: The Rookwood Protocol
Authors: Gerhand Simon , McKenna Pat
Published: January 2023

This article describes the approach towards assessment of capacity that has been developed in the Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Unit at Rookwood Hospital, Cardiff, South Wales.
Selfishness and survival
Authors: Duckett Stéphane
Published: January 2023

There are certain attributes that are so socially unacceptable that to impute them to another is seen almost as an act of aggression on the part of the speaker. ‘Selfishness’ is one such term, but does this mean that it should not be addressed as a clinical issue?
Should trainee clinical psychologists ask the client before writing about them in a case report?
Authors: Dean David
Published: January 2023

This article describes a project on seeking formal consent from clients to be seen by a trainee and to be used in a case report.
Improving access to psychological therapy: The Doncaster demonstration site organisational model
Authors: Richards David A. , Suckling Rupert
Published: January 2023

In this paper we describe the theoretical rationale, evidence base and model adopted by the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies demonstration site in Doncaster.
The role of the clinical psychologist in crisis resolution/home treatment
Authors: Brunetti Antonella
Published: January 2023

This paper sets out the remit of CRHTs, the relevance of psychological interventions and the scope for role development of the clinical psychologist based on my experiences working in a CRHT in Portsmouth.
Clinical leadership and management training for clinical psychologistsMapping a clinical pathway for psychological support services within supportive and palliative careProducing a trust response toOrganising and Delivering Psychological TherapiesImproving psychological services to diverse communities in Manchester: Implementation ofDelivering Race Equalitywithin psychological therapies servicesDeveloping psychological interventions/services within PICU settings in Manchester Mental Health & Social Care NHS Trust: An interim reportThe development of a health visitor Tier 2 placement schemeProposal to establish dedicated clinical psychology input to the home treatment service in central ManchesterService development plan for the Salford Perinatal Mental Health ProjectDeveloping a paediatric liaison diabetes service within Halton Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServiceA comparison of referral and waiting list management procedures in a primary care psychology serviceThe role of psychologists in patient care teams within a high secure settingAudit of neuropsychological activity in adult mental health services across Pennine Care NHS TrustThe development of a training and supervision initiative in older adult mental health servicesService developments in the child and adolescent mental health service for children and adolescents with learning disabilities in SalfordThe evolution of a HIV service in the North West of England: Where next? Drawing upon experience from established services in England and national frameworks to inform potential service developmentDeveloping an service for adolescents with eating disorders in KnowsleyImproving the psychological awareness of an adult placement scheme providing placements to people with learning disabilityDeveloping pathways and service models for school-aged children with autistic spectrum disorders in Blackburn with DarwenCreative solutions to meet the needs of adults with autism and learning disability who challenge services
Authors: Atkin Heather , Bowley Jake , Brown Rhona , Corrigan Brigid , Craig Jaime , Eccles Steven , Glendenning Suzanne , Gwilliam Petra , Hughes Rebecca , Jackson Neil , Pallin Victoria , Proctor Rebekah , Mason Heidi , McDonnell Pádraig , Quine Debra , Shackleton Amanda , Slinger Richard , Wheatcroft David
Published: January 2023

All participants in the Introduction to Clinical Leadership and Management programme were required to carry out a work-based project (WBP). The following is a list of abstracts from the WBPs which have not already been presented in this special issue. The authors’ e-mail addresses are included so that readers can contact them for a copy of the full WBP if they wish.
Being creative with reminiscence therapy
Authors: Zetteler Jessica , Snowdon-Carr Vanessa
Published: January 2023

This article describes how three different art forms (music, photography, storytelling) were used to deliver reminiscence therapy within a specialist residential care home in Somerset.
Does a pain management programme help you sleep better?
Authors: Ashworth Polly C.H. , Burke Barbara L. , McCracken Lance M.
Published: January 2023

Sleep disturbance may result from a range of different cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and physical factors. Poor sleep is commonly reported by people with chronic pain. In a recent study Tang et al. (2007) found that 53 per cent of pain patients met criteria for insomnia in comparison with 3 per cent of pain free controls.
Supporting transsexual clients
Authors: Tacconelli Erasmo
Published: January 2023

Transsexuals face a complex array of issues negotiating their true selves. This paper explores and then advocates some key approaches for psychologists supporting transsexuals.
‘Laff Yer Heid Aff’: The role of comedy inincreasing public awareness of common mental health problems
Authors: Jamieson Ruth , Donnelly Ruth , White Jim
Published: January 2023

STEPS, a Glasgow primary care mental health team, has supported a comedy event held as part of the Scottish Mental Health Film and Arts Festival. The comedy event, which took place on World Mental Health Day (10 October 2007) marked the launch of a new STEPS mental health promotion comedy DVD.
Consultation in paediatric psychology: An attempt to provide and evaluate a staff support group for specialist registrars working in paediatric high dependency, intensive care and neonatal care
Authors: Green Nicola
Published: January 2023

This article describes the set up, running and evaluation of a staff support group for specialist registrars working in paediatric high dependency units (PHDUP), paediatric intensive care units (PICU) and neonatal intensive care units (NICU).
Using guided self-help with people affected by cancer
Authors: Campbell Alison
Published: January 2023

In this article I reflect upon my experience as a Macmillan assistant psychologist working with patients with cancer and their families.
‘We need help’: Developing a support group for partners of patients who have suffered a heart attack
Authors: Orr Anne , Threlkeld Melloney , de Garis Deborah , Young Moira
Published: January 2023

This paper describes a six-month pilot project aimed at using a carer support group to improve the care of patients’ partners by increasing understanding and knowledge of the changes in personality and behaviour noted post-heart attack.
The lost patrol? Will clinical psychology make any worthwhile difference to the lives of children with learning disabilities and their families?
Authors: Clements John , Hassall Richard
Published: January 2023

Clinical psychology often appears ineffective to families of children with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. We argue that clinical psychology needs to pursue a more radical environmental approach in order to achieve significant longer term benefits for these families.
NICE, but not if you lived in my neighbourhood? An audit of families living with community-based threat
Authors: Harrison Elaine , McGoran Grainne
Published: January 2023

This service audit examined practice for those living in areas of ongoing community violence. The limitations of NICE guidance for individuals exposed to situations of ongoing threat are discussed and a new model of working is proposed.
Rape as torture
Authors: Patel Nimisha
Published: January 2023

Based on work at the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, a voluntary, human rights organisation, this paper highlights how a human rights framework enables the recognition of rape as torture, outlining key implications for psychological practice.
Understanding rape attrition: The contribution of vulnerability of victims who report rape allegations to the police
Authors: Stanko Betsy
Published: January 2023

The attrition of rape allegations has become a matter of concern for government. This article introduces a study of rape allegations from victims in London. It demonstrates that the overwhelming majority of victims reporting rape to police have an additional vulnerability, and these vulnerabilities have and impact on the outcome of the allegation in the criminal justice system.
Methodologies for evaluating recovery training
Authors: Slade Mike , Luke Gemma , Knowles Lucy
Published: January 2023

Methodologies for evaluating the impact of a mental health staff training programme in recovery were piloted. Preliminary normative UK data for standardised recovery outcome measures are presented, and a novel care plan audit approach for quantifying dependency-inducing practice is identified.
Thinking about the needs of families where a parent has mental health difficulties
Authors: Davies Andrea
Published: January 2023

Recommendations for mental health services to ‘think family’ serve as a testimony to the gap that persists between child and adult services. This article offers a brief overview of current issues in relation to parental mental health and service provision.
Value-based practice: A critique
Authors: Houghton Philip , Diamond Bob
Published: January 2023

Values-based practice (VBP) is currently being put forward as an important framework for decision making and practice within mental health services. This article argues that it is seriously weakened by paying too little attention to concepts such as power and interest.
Parenting outside of one’s cultural context: Issues and dilemmas for Somali women and effects on engaging them in British child National Health services
Authors: Webb Emma
Published: January 2023

Nine Somali mothers living in South Wales were interviewed about their experiences of parenting in South Wales. One main issue was how they could effectively socialise their children. Suggestions are made about how services should adapt to meet Somali mothers’ needs.
Boundary issues in clinical psychology: A reflection on our practice
Authors: Cooper Rachel , McLeod Claire , Gendle Kate , Burbidge Fran
Published: January 2023

This article is in response to Llewelyn and Gardner (2009) who discussed boundaries in psychology. The article prompted us to reflect on our own experiences of boundaries within our clinical practice, and the particular challenges we face in outreach services. Since the clients we work with access our service because they are hard to engage we find ourselves needing to be more flexible with boundaries.
Peer alienation and hostility among clinical psychology trainees and the pre-qualified
Authors: Barkataki Ian
Published: January 2023

This article highlights the phenomenon of peer hostility and bullying practices observed amongst trainees and assistants. It explores the ways in which such practices manifest, how it is perpetuated and possible reasons for it arising.
Mental health service managers’ views regarding service user involvement in mental health services
Authors: Soffe-Caswell Janine , Pitts Chris
Published: January 2023

This paper reports findings from interviews where provider mental health service managers from the (former) Shropshire County PCT were asked their views about service user involvement (SUI).
Activity scheduling on acute inpatient wards
Authors: South Rebecca , Bassett Michael , Hammond Linda
Published: January 2023

This case study suggests that activity scheduling is a useful therapeutic intervention that nurses can effectively be trained in and deliver on psychiatric wards. The role of prequalified psychologists in delivering such training is discussed, alongside the therapeutic role of nurses.
Habari: Spreading the news about HIV to African communities in London
Authors: Byrne Angela , Butler Catherine , Mugerwa Franck
Published: January 2023

This paper reports on an innovative HIV awareness project for African communities in London. Some of the challenges faced and lessons learned are described and reflections on the specific role and contributions of psychologists to this work are offered.
Clinical psychology’s interest in the conceptualisation and use of power
Authors: Coles Steven
Published: January 2023

Clinical psychology has an interest in either ignoring or individualising the action of power. Psychology and psychiatry’s naive espousal of scientific knowledge lends it power to subjugate other forms of knowledge. Alternative suggestions for how psychology can utilise power are outlined.
An audit of client characteristics and patterns of attendance at a primary care adult clinical psychology department
Authors: Selkirk M. , Connery H. , Rothwell N
Published: January 2023

This audit aimed to investigate how long clients were waiting for appointments, how many sessions of therapy they were receiving, and what demographic characteristics were associated with nonattendance and drop out.
Enhancing secure attachment between first-time mothers and their babies: A pilot study looking at the usefulness of a brief pre- and post-natal primary care intervention package
Authors: Haworth Rebecca , Hickson Liz
Published: January 2023

The need for effective psycho-educational interventions for first time pregnant women about the importance of attachment and babies’ emotional development is argued. Our small study attempts to address this issue by describing participants’ responses to our own psycho-educational intervention.
An audit of the role of contracts in the clinical supervision procedures within a secondary care psychology adult mental health service
Authors: Todd Helen , Hudson Sara
Published: January 2023

Supervision, and contracting within supervision, has been identified within literature and national and local guidelines as an essential component of effective clinical work within psychological therapies. An audit of supervision procedures within a secondary care psychology adult mental health team was conducted, and the role of contracts examined.
Clinical psychology in Ghana
Authors: Ofori-Atta Angela L.
Published: January 2023

This article describes the history of clinical psychology in Ghana, the contribution already made and the challenges still to be faced as clinical psychology evolves to meet local needs and strives to establish itself as a profession.
The development of clinical psychology in Trinidad and Tobago
Authors: Hutchinson Gerard , Rose John
Published: January 2023

This paper looks at mental heath services in Trinidad and explores the development and impact of a recently established training course in clinical psychology on local services.
Clinical psychology around the world: An introduction to the special issue
Authors: Latchford Gary , Melluish Steve
Published: January 2023

This special issue is devoted to clinical psychology worldwide, with a particular emphasis on training and practice in sub-Saharan Africa.
Building bridges and scaling hills: An experience of interagency working in a rural community brain injury team
Authors: Cairns Laura , Fryer Sarah May , Opoku Mary Eno , Simpson Lee
Published: January 2023

A summary of the challenges faced by a rural community brain injury team when considering inter agency working and the resulting training offered to other agencies. This article offers a critical evaluation on the outcome of the training course.
Qualitative evaluation of a case consultation group within a multidisciplinary home treatment team
Authors: Eyres Sophie , McKay Jo
Published: January 2023

This article summarises a qualitative evaluation of a case consultation group (CCG) conducted within a multidisciplinary home treatment team (HTT), from the point of view of staff attending the group. Identified themes from 11 staff interviews are outlined and discussed.
Addiction and the implications for general treatment in clinical psychology
Authors: Kitchenham Nathan , Jones Leigh , Kemp Ryan
Published: January 2023

Developments have been made in the addiction field with the aim of improving treatment outcomes in an area of clinical application known to be challenging. With these in mind, the potential implications for general psychological treatment are discussed.
Service user involvement and recovery work in forensic settings: Writing recovery stories and developing a welcome pack for forensic wards
Authors: Salmon Rebecca , Allen Sarah , Raine Rosamund
Published: January 2023

This article discusses the experience of beginning to implement a recovery approach within forensic mental health services, including an overview of, and reflection upon, two recovery-focused projects led by service users and mental health professionals within the service.
Trainee clinical psychologists’ use of tapes in supervision: A cognitive therapy approach
Authors: Eastwood Lynne , McLachlan Neil
Published: January 2023

Trainee clinical psychologists should be encouraged to use tape recordings of therapy sessions in clinical supervision. This article focuses on important factors to consider as part of this process, with a particular emphasis on a cognitive therapy approach.
Everything you always wanted to know about stress (but were afraid to ask) or Trying to reach the ‘hard to reach’
Authors: White Jim
Published: January 2023

A DVD looking at common mental health problems was produced and widely distributed. It is also available from a website and on YouTube. In order to reach more ‘hard to reach’ groups, the DVD was deliberately comic in outlook.
Using the ‘DREEM’ to assess recovery experiences in two mental health inpatient rehabilitation settings
Authors: Bunyan Mel , Boyle John , Wyse Kate , Sutton Nina , Sale Mona
Published: January 2023

This is a study of service users’ recovery-related experiences in two rehabilitation units, using the Developing Recovery Enhancing Environments Measure (DREEM). We discuss what we learnt about the service and how useful and usable we found the DREEM.
The value of prospective screening for dementia in adults with Down’s syndrome
Authors: Major Branwen , McBrien Judith
Published: January 2023

There has been debate about the value of prospective screening of adults with Down’s syndrome (DS) for early signs of dementia. This article describes how prospective screening is not only detecting early signs of dementia, but also identifies other concerns.
Eyes we didn’t know we had
Authors: Kiehl Esther S. , Chesterman Rosaleen P.
Published: January 2023

Two clinical psychology trainees relate their experience of four brief psychodynamic observations in a public and an Older Adult mental health setting. They reflect on their learning and the impact this has had on their practice.
’It can make all the difference’ – adapting and evaluating mindfulness in an adult mental health context
Authors: Bues Sonia , Evans-Jones Catherine
Published: January 2023

This study describes a mindfulness group run in an adult mental health service. Quantitative and qualitative results indicate that mindfulness is effective and acceptable to participants. The authors consider which components of mindfulness may elicit change and reflect on general difficulties of detecting change.
‘What’s occurring’ in learning disability services? Piloting the Barry Systemic Consultation Clinic
Authors: Hoddell S. , Johnston E. , Saltmarsh R.
Published: January 2023

We have recently established a consultation clinic within our multi-disciplinary teams using ideas and techniques drawn from systemic family therapy. In this article we discuss our experiences and reflect upon the process.
Bringing mindfulness to a chronic pain service: A stages of change analysis
Authors: Nicklas Leeanne , Clague Fiona , Jamieson Rhiann , Torrens Lorna
Published: January 2023

The authors reflect on challenges encountered in taking forward a service development and factors considered important in facilitating change in practice.
The Clearing House application form: How is it for you?
Authors: Braham Louise , Thomas Shirley , De Boos Danielle
Published: January 2023

This paper presents the feedback to the Clearing House from Clinical Psychology Training Courses in England and Wales on the use of the new application form, which came into use in 2009 following a review presented in Clinical Psychology Forum (Braham and Thomas, 2009)..
Staff attitudes to employing service users
Authors: Bonathan Christine , Williams Claire
Published: January 2023

Staff in a community mental health team were interviewed to elicit their thoughts about employing Peer Recovery Support Workers (PRSWs). Their thoughts, hopes and concerns are summarised below along with recommendations for preparing staff teams for the employment of service users.
How do family members manage their life with a brain injured person?
Authors: Kleinstäuber Maria , Gurr Birgit
Published: January 2023

This paper presents case studies on how family members find their ways of living and coping with a brain injured person. Results of interviews demonstrate differences in coping strategies between relatives that should be considered in interventions aiming to improve family functioning after brain injury.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and clinical psychology
Authors: Weekes Jo-Anne
Published: January 2023

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a relatively unknown yet potentially debilitating long term condition (LTC). This paper describes the main symptoms before highlighting the key clinical issues and psychology opportunities.
Improving life expectancy in people with schizophrenia: Reducing drug-induced weight gain
Authors: Willmott Martin , Wolstencroft Hayley A.
Published: January 2023

Physical-health related causes of death in psychiatric patients include diabetes, cancer and heart disease, often related to obesity. Pharmacological treatment is associated with hyperphagia. This report describes ways of reducing weight gain in participants diagnosed with long-term psychoses
Coming together: Evaluating the efficacy of group psychoeducation for people diagnosed with bipolar disorder
Authors: Wood Lisa , Lala Pramila , Fearns Naomi , Higginbotham Andrew
Published: January 2023

This paper aims to examine the effectiveness of a pilot psychoeducational group for people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The group hoped to increase member’s understanding of Bipolar Disorder and develop coping mechanisms. Client feedback reflected increased control over their experiences and benefits from meeting other group members.
The experience of being a trainee clinical psychologist from a black and minority ethnic group: A qualitative study
Authors: Shah Snehal , Wood Nicholas , Nolte Lizette , Goodbody Louise
Published: January 2023

This study explored the experiences of nine trainee clinical psychologists from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds using a phenomenological approach. The key issues in relation to the findings are discussed, specifically around highlighting race and culture issues, strengths and resources, and support that is needed from training providers.
It’s a crying shame: Suggestions on coping with the Doctorate interview
Authors: Milne Derek , Blackwell Christina , James Ian
Published: January 2023

Selection for Doctorate programmes is anxiety-provoking and needs to be managed effectively for a successful outcome. Based on a recent incident (when a candidate was reduced to tears), we suggest some eclectic coping strategies for interviewees.
Surviving and thriving in the future IAPT Services
Authors: Zhao-O’Brien Jane , Firth Hugh
Published: January 2023

Reflecting on our experience with, and developments in, the NHS, and IAPT services in particular, we speculate on possible changes in future IAPT services and how they may impact on the roles of clinical psychologists in these services. The speculations are based on an examination of changes within the NHS, and the drivers and forces resisting these changes. We speculate on the challenges clinical psychologists face and strategies that may be adopted to survive and even thrive in future IAPT services.
Team members’ perceptions of clinical psychology in an adult community mental health service
Authors: Connolly Theresa , Williams Claire
Published: January 2023

In light of NHS restructuring, community mental health team members were interviewed about the role of clinical psychologists. Recommendations are given for maintaining valued input whilst addressing perceptions of the role of the psychologist as over-subscribed, inflexible and lacking clarity.
‘Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand’: Service user involvement in reflective practice groups
Authors: Hoogerwerf Emma , Handley Paul , Tickle Anna
Published: January 2023

This article briefly considers service user involvement in the training of mental health professionals before providing an outline of one involvement initiative within clinical psychology training. A service user and trainee who participated then offer their reflections on the experience.
Storying skills of survival: A narrative group for young women who are unaccompanied and seeking asylum
Authors: Morley Rachel , Barrie Laura , Frost Rebecca
Published: January 2023

This article describes the experience of developing and facilitating a therapeutic group using narrative therapy approaches for female unaccompanied asylum seeking young people in Glasgow.
Service users’ experience of a CAMHS intensive treatment service
Authors: Duffy Fiona , Skeldon Joanne
Published: January 2023

Focus groups and experience of service questionnaires were used to obtain service user feedback on a newly developed CAMHS Intensive Treatment Service. Service users were generally positive and felt helped by the service, but highlighted areas of potential improvement in communication and service organisation. Actioned service developments are discussed in relation to key findings.
Use of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales – Second Edition in the assessment of adults with intellectual disabilities: Clinical observations
Authors: Avery Ginny , Sullivan Faye
Published: January 2023

A review of the utility of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales – Second Edition (VABS-II) in assessing adults with an intellectual disability. Comparisons are made with the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS). Improvements, strengths and weakness of the assessments utility are discussed.
Psychiatric diagnosis vs. psychological formulation: A plea for synthesis
Authors: Green Huw
Published: January 2023

This paper adopts Frege’s ideas about the philosophy of language (Vanheule, 2012) to suggest that the recent use of that framework to criticise diagnosis can be said to apply equally to the use of formulation.
Exploring the transition from clinicianled social groups for people with first episode psychosis to community-based social activities
Authors: Roberts Gemma , Burbach Frank , Elsey Elizabeth
Published: January 2023

This article summarises a qualitative analysis of a clinician-led social group from the perspectives of participants who attended the group. It discusses themes related to participants’ lived experience of the transition to wider community activities.
Emotional turmoil: Supporting a child with life-threatening epilepsy
Authors: Jelfs Louise
Published: January 2023

This article provides the reflections of an assistant psychologist on the significant emotional and professional challenges faced whilst providing a Positive Behaviour Support programme for a child with Dravet syndrome, global development delay and aggressive challenging behaviour.
Delivering race equality: Is access to a psychology service in a Community Mental Health Team equitable across clients from different ethnic backgrounds?
Authors: Gould Claire , Patel Trishna
Published: January 2023

This study was designed to investigate equity of access to a Psychology Service within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) over a two year period. The results suggest access is equitable in relation to ethnicity.

‘What is happening at the coal face of mental health care is that professionals are left searching for ways forward, trying to meet the proper and just expectations of culturally diverse service users, trying not to be racist in practice, and endeavouring to improve the quality of service that they provide.’(Dr Suman Fernando, 2009, p.11)
‘I’ve never been in the army, but you’ve got to stick together’: Applying interpretative phenomenological analysis to unfold ‘Being’ in a mandatory personal and professional development group
Authors: Cox Philip , Brown D.
Published: January 2023

Personal and professional development groups are a mandatory part of doctoral counselling psychology training, yet seemingly run counter to its philosophy. The paradox of whether development can be mandated or may occur in spite of such groups is qualitatively explored.
‘Just take it away!’ – Solution-focused, patient-centred help for people with intractable tinnitus
Authors: Bray Dominic , Kay Tony , Bold Keith
Published: January 2023

Medical science can be seen as capable of delivering extraordinary healing. But what happens if the healing doesn’t happen? A psychologist, audiologist and patient write about successful practice that could inform practice with tinnitus and other long-term conditions.
Using actigraphy to monitor sleep-wake patterns in bipolar disorder – A case study
Authors: Bullock Ben , Judd Fiona K. , Murray Greg
Published: January 2023

The sleep-wake pattern of a young male with a primary diagnosis of bipolar disorder I was monitored using actigraphy. Manic onset occurred during monitoring. Review of the actigraph record showed disrupted sleep in the period immediately prior to hospitalisation.
The use of the Bene-Anthony Family Relations Test in the family court context: A new methodology
Authors: Silver Miriam , Stocks Greg , Gilligan Liam
Published: January 2023

A new methodology for the Bene-Anthony Family Relations Test is presented. The rationale for its use within the Child Protection and Custody context is discussed. Case examples and descriptive statistics are provided. Implications for future research and practice are noted.
‘A rose by any other name…’: An audit of service user and staff perceptions of the name of a complex trauma service
Authors: Russell Lynda , McColl Jo , Lidstone Emma
Published: January 2023

Service user and staff perspectives were audited regarding the current name of a sexual abuse/assault service. Despite previous negative comments, service users were less resistant to the current name of the service.
How do we respond to feedback from people who use mental health services?
Authors: Westwood Sophie , Fleming Win
Published: January 2023

In this article I discuss some of the issues and challenges concerned with receiving, processing and actioning feedback from people who use mental health services and their carers.
Motivational interviewing to reduce sexual risk-taking in men who have sex with men: The launch of a pilot service
Authors: Yap Su Yin
Published: January 2023

This article highlights the need for sexual risk reduction interventions and outlines the process of developing a pilot risk reduction service for men who have sex with men based on a motivational interviewing approach.
The things a patient taught me about borderline personality disorder: An insight into one relationship between a GP and her patient
Authors: Meeten Gyda , Clarke Jude
Published: January 2023

How one encounter in the working life of a GP profoundly changed the way she saw herself, her patients and her clinical practice, and how her patient experienced the same.
Equal access to psychological therapy in diverse inner-city populations: An audit of referrals within a Community Mental Health team
Authors: Ellison Nell , Boyd Tom
Published: January 2023

This study explores biases in referrals to psychological therapies within a Community Mental Health team. While biases still exist, findings suggest that some common inequalities, such as the underrepresentation of ethnic minorities, may not be ubiquitous in inner-city populations.
The wonder of computers: A threat to health and clinical psychology
Authors: Donner Ben
Published: January 2023

There are problems with computer usage and the implementation of the electronic health record in the NHS. These issues can be split between inefficiency and risk generating factors, presenting a threat to both health and the development of clinical psychology.
Illness perceptions in children and young people with physical health conditions
Authors: James Vairi A.W. , Carney Terri
Published: January 2023

The Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire was used to explore how illness perceptions in children and young people with physical health conditions respond to brief psychological intervention. Perceptions became significantly more positive in all components of illness perceptions measured.
Commentary: Politicians taking mental health seriously or more smoke and mirrors?
Authors: Coles Steven
Published: January 2023

As this is a special issue, this month’s news is supplied by commentators from a social-materialist perspective. Next month will be back to the usual format. I hope you find these pieces thought provoking, regardless of whether you agree with the content.
The media-based stigmatisation of people who access benefits
Authors: Weatherhead Stephen
Published: January 2023

‘The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.’ (Mahatma Gandhi)
Establishing and sustaining clinical psychology in Bangladesh
Authors: Powell Graham E. , Chowdhury Kamal U.A. , Uddin Zahir , Rahman Anisur
Published: January 2023

We summarise the development of clinical psychology training at the University of Dhaka from 1995 to the present. It was based on two principles: That it would be sustainable in the long-term, and that it would based on evidence-based practice. The project was initially supported by the UK Overseas Development Agency. We highlight the challenges and successes of creating within Bangladesh a new profession of clinical psychology.
Intuition in clinical practice: The pleasure and the pain
Authors: Tovey Heather , Baker Martyn
Published: January 2023

This is a narrative account, drawn from a study by the first author exploring the role of intuition in clinical psychology as self-understood by eight clinical psychologists (Tovey, 2008). We aim to reflect the original analysis by presenting a series of data extracts and our comments – and to encourage comments from others.
Clinical supervision: The assistant psychologist’s perspective
Authors: Bird Jessica , Reilly James , Tailor Sital
Published: January 2023

The outcomes of a focus group exploring clinical supervision from the assistant psychologist’s (AP) perspective are detailed. APs’ lived experiences are used to highlight the specific difficulties they face in their role and what they require from supervision.
Steps beyond: Reflections on a post-therapy group developed in partnership
Authors: Line Rachael , Marsh Lis , Cooke Sam
Published: January 2023

This article reflects upon our experience of developing a group for clients leaving therapy in secondary mental health services. The group was set up within a co-production framework between experts by experience and/or occupation.
Using quality of life research to improve clinical practice for pre-qualified members
Authors: Methley Abigail M. , Mutch Kerry , Jacob Anu , Moore Perry
Published: January 2023

This article presents a commentary on the benefits that participation in quality of life research can offer prequalification members, using the case study of a qualitative investigation into quality of life in a rare neurological condition, neuromyelitis optica.
Why long-term homelessness begins and ends with the mind
Authors: Seager Martin
Published: January 2023

Because of ‘mind-blindness’ and concrete thinking in our science, we confuse the mind with the brain and therefore homelessness with houselessness. A psychologically-minded approach would involve meeting the psychological needs of the human condition rather than treating ‘mental conditions’.
On ‘defensive psychology’: Should we push people who are homeless away or strive to see those who are ‘invisibled’?
Authors: Elliott Suzanne
Published: January 2023

‘In situations where people’s ability to spin themselves an alternative narrative to disguise their reality is limited, or where the effects of their material circumstances become too obvious to ignore, psychologists (and of course others) are forced to turn their attention to trying to modify the person’s world rather than the person’s cognitions’ (Smail, 2007)

There are people in all our communities who do not have a permanent roof over their heads; somewhere they feel they belong, a place to call home. We might live or work in an affluent or deprived area, rural or urban, but homelessness is there if we choose to look.
The development, facilitation and initial evaluation of a mindfulness group for a clinical psychology training course
Authors: Fisher Paul , Hemanth Pooja
Published: January 2023

This article presents an evaluation of a mindfulness group facilitated for trainee and qualified psychologists working in a university psychology clinic. The group was shown to have both personal and professional benefits for participants, but further evaluation is required.