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Author Purcell, Vivienne, author

Title Understanding visible differences : working therapeutically with individuals who look different / Vivienne Purcell
Published Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2020]

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Series Palgrave texts in counselling and psychotherapy
Palgrave texts in counselling and psychotherapy.
Contents 1. What do we mean by ‘visible difference’? -- 2. The social construction of difference and disability -- 3. The developing self : the differences of difference -- 4. The family context -- 5. Relationships : outside of the family group -- 6. Assessment and treatment planning -- 7. Healing conversations -- 8. Thinking about treatment plans and models : a formulation-based approach
Summary This book provides an evidence-based guide to working with visible difference in therapeutic practice. It explores how appearance problems intersect with other concerns causing mental health issues and provides clear guidance on treatment plans and related topics. Visible difference is a bigger cause of mental distress than is often realised. One in five people have an appearance that is considered different to the normal population. The category of visible difference, previously described as disfigurement or simply disability captures a range of conditions with varying aetiology, severity, and extent. Differences in appearance can be the result of a birth anomaly, or be caused later in life through illness, physical trauma, or behaviour. Whatever the cause, visible difference can have a negative effect on how individuals are perceived and view themselves. This timely work arrives at a moment of rising professional interest, due to the growth of social media use and the focus this puts on appearance the amplification of appearance bias and also influenced by the implications new research. The author draws on these findings together with her own research and practice to examine best practice and key issues in addressing visible difference. Particular consideration is given to establishing a good working therapeutic relationship. Whether a trainee, a recently qualified therapist, or an experienced professional wanting to broaden their understanding, this is the ideal text for anyone wanting to better understand this growing area of therapeutic practice
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 03, 2021)
Subject Disfigured persons -- Counseling of
Skin -- Diseases -- Patients -- Counseling of
People with disabilities -- Counseling of
People with disabilities -- Counseling of
Form Electronic book
ISBN 3030516555
9783030516550