Solution Focused Practice for Approved Mental Health Professionals

Skills for Promoting Autonomy and Choice

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Following the critically acclaimed ‘Solution Focused Practice and Mental Health Crisis – Inclusive Support Towards Safety and Hope’, this unique new book from Nick Perry provides an in-depth application of SFP to the role of the Approved Mental Health Professional in England and Wales. The book explains how Solution Focused Practice assists AMHPs to interview ‘in a suitable manner’; to provide a more deliberative, strengths-based perspective on decision-making; as well as to practice according to the guiding principles of the newly amended Mental Health Act. With contributed chapters on how the approach supports anti-racist practice; how it can change the experience of people being assessed; and the wider implications for AMHP training courses, the book starts with a full transcript of a Solution Focused conversation and is jam-packed with practice stories showing the approach in a range of settings, including Police Custody, medical hospitals, psychiatric hospitals and the community. It is a must-read for AMHPs committed to providing useful, least restrictive interventions; and any other professionals working in a mandated setting, keen to promote autonomy and choice for people in mental health crisis.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-09-07
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor170
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041150008

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Part One – Learning about Solution Focused conversations Part Two – Solution Focused Practice and the role of the AMHP Chapter 1: AMHPs and anti-racism – can Solution Focused Practice help? – by Colleen Simon Chapter 2: A suitable manner: consideration, presence and interview in Solution Focused AMHP practice – by Ama Dhami and John Mitchell Chapter 3: How Solution Focused Practice helps AMHPs to demonstrate professional competency and deliver on the statutory principles – by Kelly Alexander Part Three – Showing the approach in different settings Epilogue: Embedding Solution Focused AMHP practice

‘At a time when mental health legislation has been amended, and we will be shaping a new Mental Health Act Code of Practice (to give guidance on how assessments and interviews are conducted), Solution Focused Practice provides a credible, compassionate alternative to existing models. It shows us the ‘how’ of preserving autonomy and choice, during some of the most challenging moments in people’s lives.’Kirsten Bingham is a co-chair of the AMHP Leads Network. Now based in Manchester, she served previously as AMHP Service Lead in Hull and was chosen as the Social Worker of the Year Awards AMHP of the Year in 2023.‘This is a book that supports AMHPs to do their job well: using the law, integrity, compassion and courage. It deserves to be on every AMHP reading list!’Shantel Thomas moves at the intersection of courage and change. Social work leader. Activist. Founder and director of the Anti-Racist Movement (ARM) CIC – an award-winning, sacred space where Black women are seen, affirmed, and healed.‘Nick’s book lands pitch perfect. His writing is shot through with wisdom derived from many years’ experience. Most uniquely Nick gives explicit, detailed attention to the thorny issue of how to be skilful therapeutically, whilst working within statutory and emergency frameworks.’ Andrew Turnell AM is Social Work Professor of Practice at Cumbria University, principal co-creator of the Signs of Safety and in January 2023 received a Member of the Order of Australia award for his sustained, innovative contributions to child protection Social Work.