Group Support for the Families of the Mentally Ill*

Atwood, Nancy; Williams, Martha E.

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“…A few centers have also developed support groups for parents of patients. The benefits of group approaches in helping relatives of mentally ill patients to obtain information, share their concerns, and obtain mutual support has been well recognized (Atwood & Williams, 1978;Plummer, Thomton, Seeman, & Littmann, 1981). This has given rise to an increased interest in support groups (Lurie & Shulman, 1983;Neuman & Halvorjon, 1983).…”

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Adjunctive group support for spouses of women with anorexia nervosa and/or bulimia

Leichner

Harper

Johnston

1985

Int. J. Eat. Disord.

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The development and main issues of an ongoing group for spouses of patients with anorexia nervosa and/or bulimia are reported. The need of these individuals for information, and for sharing feelings of isolation, frustration, anger, and guilt are discussed. Other common themes discussed are those related to control of the eating behavior of the spouse, relationships with family members and children, and common personality characteristics of the wives. The therapist's perspective on the group and recommendations for future groups are presented. This group was found to provide a useful adjunct to the treatment of these patients.

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Adjunctive group support for spouses of women with anorexia nervosa and/or bulimia

Leichner

Harper

Johnston

1985

Int. J. Eat. Disord.

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“…Contrary to the generally positive findings of Goldmeier, Hollander and Sheehan (1979), Atwood and Williams (1978) and the group here discussed, Laqueur (1980) recalls that his use of separate patient and relatives groups in the 1950s had negative consequences. He found that when his patients and relatives met in separate groups, they each thought the doctor was conspiring against them.…”

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“…A core group of relatives who attended regularly had a positive effect on relatives who were new to the group. Atwood and Williams (1978) present a model for a short-term professionally led group for parents of adult schizophrenic patients in a day care program in a Boston suburb. The group utilized a self-help model which did not focus on interpersonal relationships within the group but almost exclusively on problems originating outside the group.…”

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The initiation and development of a group for relatives of patients with chronic emotional disorders

Kenney

Fitzgibbons

1981

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This paper describes the initiation and development of an educa-The multidimensional role of other family members in the career of chronic mental patients has been studied and explored from a number of different positions. The identified patient has frequently been seen as the victim, deranged by the unintentional, but nevertheless pathological, influence of a so-called schizophrenic family. As sophistication increased, family members not only were viewed as agents of cause in precipitating the patient's initial break with reality, but were also assigned the additional stigma of responsibility for continuing to aggravate the patient's problems by their behavior

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“…According to professionals, interventions to decrease stigma can take several forms: young carer groups run by professionals; family-led self-help groups; and volunteer-based organisations. Each of these programme types have been shown to decrease stigma and have assisted young carers in acquiring knowledge, skills and a sense of mastery, coping and control over their personal situation (Anderson, Reiss, & Hogarty, 1986;Atwood & Williams, 1978;Battaglino, 1987;Moller & Wer, 1989;Pinfold et al, 2004;Rapaport et al, 2006;Rose, Finestone, & Bass, 1985).…”

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Hidden Children: Perspectives of Professionals on Young Carers of People with Mental Health Problems

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Robinson

2009

Child Care in Practice

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Young carers of people with mental health problems are highly hidden, ostracised and vulnerable. To make matters worse, many professionals from the social, health and education sectors are not fully aware of the difficulties and central issues facing young carers of people with mental health problems. In order to make young carers of people with mental health problems more visible and to explore gaps in need and good practice from the perspectives of professionals, 65 participants were interviewed. The sample included professionals from the social, healthcare and voluntary sectors. Respondents were asked to discuss their understanding of young carers and appropriate interventions and methods to address young carers' needs. Findings highlight: young carers' isolation, stigma and restricted opportunities; fears involving family separation and child protection; and examples of good professional practice. New findings and examples of good professional practice that provide holistic, sensitive and effective support include: young carer groups and forums; young carer days; raising awareness of young carers in schools, especially via technology such as DVDs and the Internet; and having key workers to befriend young carers so as to advocate for better care, to provide emotional and psychological support and to facilitate young carer involvement.

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Group Support for the Families of the Mentally Ill*

Cited by 34 publications

References 44 publications

Adjunctive group support for spouses of women with anorexia nervosa and/or bulimia

Adjunctive group support for spouses of women with anorexia nervosa and/or bulimia

The initiation and development of a group for relatives of patients with chronic emotional disorders

Hidden Children: Perspectives of Professionals on Young Carers of People with Mental Health Problems

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