Changing Offending Behaviour

A Handbook of Practical Exercises and Photocopiable Resources for Promoting Positive Change

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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A one-stop resource of practical exercises for professionals to use in direct work with offenders aged 16+.Changing Offending Behaviour is a guide to the essentials of rehabilitation theory which also equips the reader with ready-to-use photocopiable exercises and activities to help put the theory into practice in rehabilitation work with adult offenders. Drawing on a range of evidence-based methodologies, theories and treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, Relationally-based Therapies, Social Learning Theory, Motivational Interviewing and the Cycle of Change, this resource provides exercises to increase self-understanding, examine patterns of behaviour, and build empathy and other crucial skills. All the exercises are culturally aware and designed for maximum flexibility to meet different needs and learning styles.Covering must-know theory and packed with practical exercises that work, this is an indispensable resource for probation workers and related professionals.

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Utgivningsdatum2014-07-21
Mått183 x 297 x 13 mm
Vikt631 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagJessica Kingsley Publishers
MedarbetareMcNeill,Fergus
ISBN9781849055116

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Clark Baim was a Co-Lead National Trainer for the National Probation Service in England and Wales for 12 years and continues to work internationally as an independent trainer. He is a registered psychotherapist and senior trainer with the British Psychodrama Association, and he is Co-Director of Change Point Ltd., which offers staff training in a wide variety of organizations. He is also Co-Director of the Birmingham Institute for Psychodrama and was the founding Director of Geese Theatre UK, a theatre company which focuses on offender rehabilitation. Clark has published extensively on offender treatment, groupwork methods, psychotherapy, attachment theory, applied theatre and supervision, and is the author of Mindful Co-working, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Lydia Guthrie has a long track record of work in the criminal justice and voluntary sectors, working with adults with disabilities and socially excluded young people. After qualifying as a social worker, she worked for the Probation Service from 1998–2009 as a probation officer, group facilitator and senior probation officer. She is Co-Director with Clark Baim of Change Point Ltd., where she works as an independent trainer and consultant specialising in areas of sexual offending and domestic abuse. She also worked for 4 years as a Co-Lead National Trainer for the Sexual Offending Groupwork Programmes run by the National Probation Service.

Introduction and How to Use this Book. Part 1: Essential Theory and Skills. 1. Essential Theory and Principles of Practice. 2. Essential Skills for the Worker. Part 2: Practical Exercises and Activities. Module 1. Building on Strengths and Motivating People Towards Change. Module 2. Understanding Myself and my Patterns of Behaviour. Module 3. Me in Relation to Other People. Module 4. Setting Future Goals and Preparing for Challenges Ahead. Module 5. Maintaining Change: Moving Forward with My Life.

This book will be an invaluable tool for those working with offenders and will help promote a positive and compassionate approach to the work undertaken. It is very well structured with a wide range of clearly written and helpful exercises, many useful tips and strategies for the practitioner and sufficient theory to explain the underpinnings and rationale for the areas addressed and aims of the exercises.