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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.