"Improving Communication in Mental Health Settings draws on empirical studies of real-world settings to demonstrate contemporary practice-based evidence, providing effective strategies for communicating with patients/clients in mental health settings. The book integrates clinical experience and language-based evidence drawn from qualitative research. Drawing on studies that utilize scientific language-based approaches such as discourse and conversation analysis, it focuses on social interaction between professionals and patients/clients to demonstrate effective communication practices. Chapters led by clinical professionals feature a range of mental health settings, different mental health conditions and types of patient/client, and evidence-based recommendations. This book is an essential guide for clinical professionals working in mental health and social work, and those training or working in clinical areas of mental health practice"--

Improving Communication in Mental Health Settings

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Lester, Jessica Nina

O′Reilly, Michelle

Mental Health

Routledge

Research with Children: Theory and Practice

Thought-provoking, pertinent and engaging, this book provides an overview of every aspect of carrying out research with children. It is unique in its particular focus on vulnerable groups of children such as those with mental-health problems, physical health problems and learning disabilities, along with young offenders and looked after children. The book helpfully addresses each stage of the research process: -Part I introduces the main elements of doing research with children, including seeking ethical approval for sensitive research topics. -Part II guides the reader through the initial stages of the research project including recruitment issues and communicating with gatekeepers. -Part III outlines the data collection, data analysis, writing up and dissemination stages of research and covers both quantitative and qualitative methods. Filled with practical advice and useful activities for each chapter, this book is an essential resource for any student, academic or professional working with, or doing research with, children.

Politics & Social Sciences

Dogra, Nisha

Ronzoni, Pablo Daniel

Social Sciences

Sage Publications Ltd.

Thought-provoking, pertinent and engaging, this book provides an overview of every aspect of carrying out research with children. It is unique in its particular focus on vulnerable groups of children such as those with mental-health problems, physical health problems and learning disabilities, along with young offenders and looked after children.  The book helpfully addresses each stage of the research process:   -Part I introduces the main elements of doing research with children, including seeking ethical approval for sensitive research topics.  -Part II guides the reader through the initial stages of the research project including recruitment issues and communicating with gatekeepers.  -Part III outlines the data collection, data analysis, writing up and dissemination stages of research and covers both quantitative and qualitative methods.  Filled with practical advice and useful activities for each chapter, this book is an essential resource for any student, academic or professional working with, or doing research with, children.

Doing Mental Health Research with Children and Adolescents: A Guide to Qualitative Methods

Researching child and adolescent mental health can be a daunting task, but with the right practical skills and knowledge your students can transform the way they work with children and young people, giving them a ‘voice’ through their research in the wider community.    Michelle O′Reilly and Nikki Parker combine their clinical, academic and research expertise to take your students step-by-step through each stage of the research process. From first inception to data collection and dissemination, they’ll guide them through the key issues faced when undertaking their research, highlighting the dilemmas, challenges and debates, and exploring the important questions asked when doing research with this population.   Providing practical advice and strategies for dealing with the reality of conducting research in practice, this book will;   -          Provide your students with an overview of the theories that underpin methodological choice and the value of using qualitative research.   -          Guide them through the planning stage of your project, clearly outlining important ethical and legal issues.    -          Take them through the most popular qualitative data collection techniques and support them with their analysis.   -          Help them write up their findings and demonstrate how research evidence translates into effective clinical practice.  Supported by helpful hints and tips, case examples and definitions of key terms, this highly practical and accessible guide throws a lifebelt to any students or mental health practitioner learning about the research process for the first time.

Kiyimba, Nikki

Teen & Young Adult

Advanced Qualitative Research: A Guide to Using Theory

This distinctive, nuanced book addresses the more complex theoretical issues embedded in the qualitative research paradigm. Adopting a reflective stance that emphasises the role of the researcher it carefully avoids a standardised ‘tick box’ approach to methods. Throughout each chapter, theory is powerfully and persuasively interwoven as its impact on practical topics such as data management and safety in the field is discussed. O′Reilly and Kiyimba bring an authority and clarity to the debate, taking us beyond the mechanical notions of qualitative methods and standardised approaches to research. Instead, they focus on subjects like methodological integrity, perspective driven data collection and theoretically-led analysis. This will be an important resource for anyone looking to practically engage with advanced qualitative research methods.

Psychology & Counseling

This distinctive, nuanced book addresses the more complex theoretical issues embedded in the qualitative research paradigm. Adopting a reflective stance that emphasises the role of the researcher it carefully avoids a standardised ‘tick box’ approach to methods. Throughout each chapter, theory is powerfully and persuasively interwoven as its impact on practical topics such as data management and safety in the field is discussed. O′Reilly and Kiyimba bring an authority and clarity to the debate, taking us beyond the mechanical notions of qualitative methods and standardised approaches to research. Instead, they focus on subjects like methodological integrity, perspective driven data collection and theoretically-led analysis. This will be an important resource for anyone looking to practically engage with advanced qualitative research methods.

Interviewing Children and Young People for Research

This book provides a practical, pedagogical perspective on conducting qualitative interviews with children and young people. From designing and choosing the type of interview through to planning, structuring, conducting, and analysing them this book is a complete toolkit. Drawing upon real-world examples and researchers′ anecdotes, the authors combine both theoretical background and practical advice to introduce common issues and procedures and to help you undertake your own interviews in the field.  Key topics include how to:  Choose which interview style meets your and your participants’ needs Maintain a safe and ethically sound research environment Incorporate participatory methods into formal interview settings Encourage participation and capture the voice of interviewees Utilise digital tools, software and methods to collect and analyse data  This clear, articulate book is an essential companion for anyone interviewing children and young people.

This book provides a practical, pedagogical perspective on conducting qualitative interviews with children and young people. From designing and choosing the type of interview through to planning, structuring, conducting, and analysing them this book is a complete toolkit. Drawing upon real-world examples and researchers′ anecdotes, the authors combine both theoretical background and practical advice to introduce common issues and procedures and to help you undertake your own interviews in the field. Key topics include how to: <ul>
<li>Choose which interview style meets your and your participants’ needs</li> <li>Maintain a safe and ethically sound research environment</li> <li>Incorporate participatory methods into formal interview settings</li> <li>Encourage participation and capture the voice of interviewees</li> <li>Utilise digital tools, software and methods to collect and analyse data</li> </ul>
This clear, articulate book is an essential companion for anyone interviewing children and young people.

Reference

Focusing on applied conversation analysis (CA), Applied Conversation Analysis: Social Interaction in Institutional Settings by Jessica N. Lester and Michelle O’Reilly offers practical insights and guidelines for CA scholars studying social interactions in institutional settings. Written in an accessible style and packed with case studies, examples, activities, and practical tips, the book takes readers through the entire process of planning and carrying out an applied CA research study. By highlighting challenges, debates, and important questions, each chapter provides the theoretical foundation necessary for making informed decisions at every stage of a research project. The book is divided into three sections (context and planning, doing a project using conversation analysis, and disseminating your research) to mirror the research process.

Applied Conversation Analysis: Social Interaction in Institutional Settings

Sage Publications, Inc.

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Improving Communication in Mental Health Settings

Research with Children: Theory and Practice

Research with Children: Theory and Practice

Doing Mental Health Research with Children and Adolescents: A Guide to Qualitative Methods

Doing Mental Health Research with Children and Adolescents: A Guide to Qualitative Methods

Advanced Qualitative Research: A Guide to Using Theory

Advanced Qualitative Research: A Guide to Using Theory

Interviewing Children and Young People for Research

Interviewing Children and Young People for Research

Applied Conversation Analysis: Social Interaction in Institutional Settings