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‘Putting themselves out there’ into the unknown : dance movement psychotherapy as perceived by five educators and three pupils (2018)
Journal Article
Parsons, A., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2018). ‘Putting themselves out there’ into the unknown : dance movement psychotherapy as perceived by five educators and three pupils. Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 13(4), 251-267. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2018.1508073

The introduction of dance movement psychotherapy (DMP) to a mainstream secondary school in the United Kingdom was explored from the perspectives of some educators (n = 5) and pupil-clients (n = 3) to discover perceptions of, and influences on the pro... Read More about ‘Putting themselves out there’ into the unknown : dance movement psychotherapy as perceived by five educators and three pupils.

The psychological development and consequences of involvement with new religious movements (2017)
Book Chapter
Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). The psychological development and consequences of involvement with new religious movements. In S. Harvey, S. Steidinger, & J. Beckford (Eds.), New Religious Movements and Counselling : Academic, Professional and Personal Perspectives (80-95). Abingdon: Routledge / Taylor & Francis

The loss of self and self-identity present as common issues for former members of new religious movements seeking help after leaving – the huge gain and importance of the group and belief system is replaced with an understanding that much of what was... Read More about The psychological development and consequences of involvement with new religious movements.

Psychological support for people with dementia : a preliminary study (2017)
Journal Article
Birtwell, K., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2018). Psychological support for people with dementia : a preliminary study. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 18(1), 79-88. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12154

Aim/Purpose: Evidence suggests nonpharmacological therapies could improve quality of life in people with Alzheimer’s disease (Olazaran et al.,2010). This study aimed to explore attitudes to, and acceptability of,psychological support for people with... Read More about Psychological support for people with dementia : a preliminary study.

How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder (2017)
Journal Article
Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder

On the occasion of Charles Manson's death, this blog analysed the coercive control exerted by Manson on his followers which resulted in them committing numerous murders upon his instructions but without him being present when they occurred. Factors i... Read More about How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder.

When your life is not your own (2017)
Journal Article
Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). When your life is not your own

The Serious Crime Act (2015) in the UK made controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship a criminal abuse, recognising the damaging effects of a pattern of psychological abuse. Yet, people in psychologically abusive relati... Read More about When your life is not your own.

A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease (2017)
Journal Article
Birtwell, K., Dubrow-Marshall, L., Dubrow-Marshall, R., Duerden, T., & Dunn, A. (2017). A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 29, 220-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.10.009

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR) on people with Parkinson's disease who experienced depression, anxiety, stress or difficulty coping with Parkinson's. Method... Read More about A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease.

Affirming identity and control for people with dementia through person-centred approaches to support (2017)
Journal Article
Birtwell, K., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2017). Affirming identity and control for people with dementia through person-centred approaches to support. Healthcare counselling and psychotherapy journal, 07.17, 18-23

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five people with dementia. Questions concerned the experience of being diagnosed, experience of support services and their opinion of alternative support options. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcri... Read More about Affirming identity and control for people with dementia through person-centred approaches to support.

A mixed-methods study using a nonclinical sample to measure feasibility of ostrich community : a web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program for individuals with debt and associated stress (2017)
Journal Article
Smail, D., Elison, S., Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Thompson, C. (2017). A mixed-methods study using a nonclinical sample to measure feasibility of ostrich community : a web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program for individuals with debt and associated stress. JMIR Mental Health, 4(2), https://doi.org/10.2196/mental.6809

Background: There are increasing concerns about the health and well-being of individuals facing financial troubles. For instance, in the United Kingdom, the relationship between debt and mental health difficulties is becoming more evident due to the... Read More about A mixed-methods study using a nonclinical sample to measure feasibility of ostrich community : a web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program for individuals with debt and associated stress.

Domestic abuse : even the judges are getting it wrong (2017)
Journal Article
Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). Domestic abuse : even the judges are getting it wrong

A judge in a recent court case involving domestic abuse stated that the victim of abuse had not been vulnerable because of her university education and circle of supportive friends. The authors comment on the nature of coercive control, and the lack... Read More about Domestic abuse : even the judges are getting it wrong.

How to talk someone out of a damaging cult (2016)
Journal Article
Dubrow-Marshall, R., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2016). How to talk someone out of a damaging cult

In this blog, the authors give guidelines for concerned family members and friends to help someone that they care about who is experiencing undue influence in a damaging cult, high demand group or abusive relationship.

Positive psychological change in people with rheumatoid arthritis (2016)
Thesis
Sani Pour, F. Positive psychological change in people with rheumatoid arthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Most research on patients with chronic medical conditions, including Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) have focussed on the negative impact of living with these conditions. More recent research has highlighted that some people experience Positive Psychologic... Read More about Positive psychological change in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

A randomised controlled feasibility trial of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for people with severe asthma (2016)
Journal Article
Yorke, J., Adair, P., Doyle, A., Dubrow-Marshall, L., Fleming, S., Holmes, L., …Shuldham, C. (2017). A randomised controlled feasibility trial of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for people with severe asthma. Journal of Asthma, 54(5), 543-554. https://doi.org/10.1080/02770903.2016.1229335

Objectives: Evidence for the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in asthma is developing but it is not known if this translates to benefits in severe asthma or if a group approach is acceptable to this patient group.This study aimed to as... Read More about A randomised controlled feasibility trial of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for people with severe asthma.

Positive cultural belief about adversity predicts posttraumatic growth in Chinese young adults (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Chim, K., Dubrow-Marshall, L., Eachus, P., Tang, A., Lai, T., & Chow, Y. (2016, July). Positive cultural belief about adversity predicts posttraumatic growth in Chinese young adults. Presented at British Psychological Society Division of Counselling Psychology Conference, Brighton

Socio-cultural influences have been conceptualised to play multiple roles in the cognitive processing underlying posttraumatic growth (PTG), yet, existing literature in this area remains sparse. This study aimed to examine the effects of Chinese cult... Read More about Positive cultural belief about adversity predicts posttraumatic growth in Chinese young adults.

Cognitive processes of posttraumatic growth in Chinese culture : a conceptual framework (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Chim, K., Dubrow-Marshall, L., Eachus, P., & Tang, A. (2016, July). Cognitive processes of posttraumatic growth in Chinese culture : a conceptual framework. Presented at International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan

Posttraumatic growth (PTG) refers to psychological or personal positive changes which occur as a result of struggling with a major life crisis. Despite socio-cultural influences have been conceptualised to play an important role in the cognitive proc... Read More about Cognitive processes of posttraumatic growth in Chinese culture : a conceptual framework.

The impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on depression, anxiety and stress in people with Parkinson's Disease (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Birtwell, K., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2015, May). The impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on depression, anxiety and stress in people with Parkinson's Disease. Presented at British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Conference, University of Nottingham

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for people with Parkinson's Disease. Patient involvement was used in the design of the research, and minor adaptations of the MBSR programme were made to ac... Read More about The impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on depression, anxiety and stress in people with Parkinson's Disease.

Cults and mental health (chapter 153) (2015)
Book Chapter
Dubrow-Marshall, R., & Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2015). Cults and mental health (chapter 153). In H. Friedman (Ed.), Encyclopedia of mental health, Second edition (393-401). Oxford: Academic Press (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-397045-9.00153-1

Definitions for cultic and high demand groups are explicated, and characteristics are delineated, including Lifton's seminal research on thought reform. Literature is reviewed about common mental health issues which have been found to be associated... Read More about Cults and mental health (chapter 153).

Returning from out of area placements : the impact on quality of life for people with learning disabilities (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Hughes, M., McGarry, J., Westbrook, J., Williams, D., Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Cassidy, S. (2014, October). Returning from out of area placements : the impact on quality of life for people with learning disabilities. Poster presented at The Challenging Behaviours National Strategy Group Annual Conference, London

The purpose of this study was to explore quality of life issues for people with learning disabilities in both out-of-area and Salford community living. The study utilised a repeated measures design, in which the triangulation of qualitative and quant... Read More about Returning from out of area placements : the impact on quality of life for people with learning disabilities.

Curiosity and willingness to learn : Linda Dubrow-Marshall offers advice for counsellors on working with former cult members (2013)
Journal Article
Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2013). Curiosity and willingness to learn : Linda Dubrow-Marshall offers advice for counsellors on working with former cult members. ICSA today (Online), 6(2), 22-22

It is likely that counsellors will work with former cult members even if this is not their speciality, and suggestions are given to help address therapeutic issues which may arise. There are challenges to establishing a therapeutic relationship with... Read More about Curiosity and willingness to learn : Linda Dubrow-Marshall offers advice for counsellors on working with former cult members.