An interpretative phenomenological analysis of practitioners’ experiences of delivering a mental health treatment requirement, what works to engage service users and facilitate change
Walker, Kate Griffiths, Chris
Walker, Kate
Griffiths, Chris
Abstract
This interpretive phenomenological analysis explored psychologists' experiences delivering mental health treatment requirements which seek to address offenders' mental health and criminal needs. Three superordinate themes were constructed. ”Client placed at the centre of the individualized intervention approach” explored how an individual, non-prescriptive approach was taken. ”Embedded therapeutic working relationship” relates to how therapeutic relationships and skills were central to delivery. ”Barriers that impede or threaten engagement” included feeling forced to attend, situational/behavioral factors and previous negative experiences with intervention providers. Findings highlight that using formulation, taking an individualized approach, and a strong therapeutic/working relationship promotes engagement, enabling positive behavior change.
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Date
2023
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Article
Subject
Offenders, Prisoners, Psychology
Citation
Walker, Kate & Griffiths, Chris (2023) An interpretative phenomenological analysis of practitioners’ experiences of delivering a mental health treatment requirement, what works to engage service users and facilitate change. Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, DOI: 10.1080/24732850.2023.2281432