Narratives in Psychiatry - Brossura

Shergill, Sukhwinder Singh; Szmukler, George; Tantam, Digby

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1843101092 ISBN 13: 9781843101093

Casa editrice: Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2002

Riassunto

'This book serves to remind us that in psychiatry the diagnosis, course, treatment and outcome of disorders rest heavily on the extraordinarily complex and sensitive relationship between doctor and patient. With its emphasis on narrative, meaning, the relationship between subjective experience and objective reality, [it] reasserts the primary truth of medicine, namely that establishing the true picture of health and disease requires the active participation of the patient at every stage. How are we to avoid losing sight of the person in the midst of bleeping machines and flickering computer screens? It is to the credit of the authors of this book that they have so sensibly and lucidly provided an answer.'- Anthony W. Clare, Professor of Psychiatry, St Patrick's Hospital, DublinIn order to treat their clients successfully, psychiatrists must be able to make the most complete and accurate assessment possible in each case. In this comprehensive book, the authors discuss the general principles behind psychiatric interviewing and assessment, then through the use of in-depth case histories combined with analysis, they demonstrate how those principles apply in a wide variety of contexts. They show how information is elicited from clients and used in forming assessments; how courses of action are decided upon; and how clients are re-assessed as cases change and develop over time. This is a book packed with practical information, presented in the context of narratives which demonstrate the real-life application of principles. It will be invaluable reading for students and practitioners of psychiatry and related disciplines.

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'The book unfolds in a logical and sensible manner, beginning with a thorough introduction to non-verbal communication. In subsequent chapters, Tantam carefully builds his argument by drawing on evidence from research and clinical practice, also discussing the possible biological underpinnings of his ideas. Finally, he covers the extended consequences of non-verbal communication impairment and considers how the interbrain framework can be used to assist in understanding people with autism-spectrum disorder. The author's influences as a clinical psychotherapist and as a scientist are evident throughout the book and he is particularly impressive at fusing the biological and psychological aspects of autism-spectrum disorder. He makes extensive use of analogy and real-life vignettes to illustrate his ideas, making complex concepts easy to grasp and the book interesting and enjoyable to read.' --The British Journal of Psychiatry

'This thoughtful new book by Professor Digby Tantam is the result of a long career spanning more than two decades focused on understanding the puzzle of autism. As far back as the early 1980s Professor Tantam was studying the related condition of Asperger Syndrome, long before the rest of the English speaking medical community had realized that this subgroup even existed, let alone what its relationship was to classic autism. In this new book, Digby Tantam dissects one of the core 'symptoms' of autism and Asperger Syndrome, namely decoding non-verbal communication. He takes us from the level of behaviour to deep within the brain, to understand how emotional expressions and social signals can be the product of neural systems, and how these can function differently in autism spectrum conditions. And he asks the provocative question of whether such conditions really are disabilities, or whether they bring with them a combination of innocence and originality that are not just attractive but invaluable qualities. Written with the rare combination of scientific curiosity and compassion, this book will enrich both our understanding of and society's stance towards those on the autistic spectrum.' --Autism Research Centre, Cambridge University

In his highly readable and accessible book on the endlessly fascinating subject of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), Professor Tantam draws on a wide range of respected and accepted research, which encapsulates much of what is known about specific dysfunctions in those affected. He illustrates his points with examples of people who have been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, including some whose diagnoses are questionable. But, most importantly for this book, he explores the theory he has developed for explaining the benefits in those affected by ASD through a useful contemporary metaphor based around computer technology...This book provides a thought-provoking read, both psychological and philosophically.' Human Givens Journal --Human Givens Journal

L'autore:

Maurice Greenberg is Head of the Student Counselling Service, University College London, Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, Camden and Islington Mental Health Trust and the Royal Free Hospital and a member of The Group Analytic Practice, London. Sukhwinder Singh Shergill is a Wellcome Advanced Training Fellow and Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at the Institute of Psychiatry, London. George Szmukler is Consultant Psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. Digby Tantam is Clinical Professor of Psychotherapy at the University of Sheffield, Honorary Consultant Psychotherapist and Psychiatrist, Community Health Sheffield NHS Trust, and Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Conflict and Reconciliation

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• Editore: Jessica Kingsley Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1843101092
• ISBN 13: 9781843101093
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 256
• Redattore: Greenberg Maurice