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Lloyd-Williams, Kathryn (2012) Parental brain injury : children's relationships and the role of systemic family therapy. DClinPsych thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
The following thesis consists of three papers; a literature review, an empirical
paper and a reflective paper. The literature review summarises current knowledge regarding the efficacy of
systemic family therapy in neurorehabilitation. Studies investigating the impact
of brain injury on the family suggest that all family members should be included
in their injured relatives’ rehabilitation programme due to the risk of developing
relational difficulties. In view of this, family therapy has become increasingly
popular amongst Clinical Psychologists and other professionals working in
neurorehabilitation. This review aims to critically evaluate the efficacy of
systemic family therapy within neurorehabilitation. Methodological
considerations and implications for future research are discussed, as well as
clinical and service implications.
The empirical paper explores changes in children’s relationships when a parent
acquires a brain injury. The findings of the study highlight the positive and
negative changes children experience in their relationships as a result of their
parents’ acquired brain injury (ABI). Results are discussed in relation to the
current literature, consideration of the strengths and limitations of the research,
clinical implications and recommendations for future research.
The reflective paper discusses the researcher’s own experience of carrying out
the research. The researcher utilised the ‘Heartstrings’ activity used in the
empirical study to help them reflect on changes in their relationships throughout
the research process.
Item Type: | Thesis (DClinPsych) | ||||
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Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry |
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Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Brain -- Wounds and injuries, Brain damage -- Patients -- Rehabilitation, Systemic therapy (Family therapy), Children of sick parents | ||||
Official Date: | May 2012 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Department of Psychology | ||||
Thesis Type: | DClinPsych | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Knight, Eve; Daisley, Audrey; Peerbhoy, Dawn | ||||
Description: | Completed in conjunction with Coventry University. School of Health and Social Sciences |
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Extent: | xi, 186 leaves. | ||||
Language: | eng |
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