OUR SERVICE The service was founded by Psychologist Joan Freeman and - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
OUR SERVICE The service was founded by Psychologist Joan Freeman and Pieta House opened its doors in January 2006. Our client base is specifically targeted at people who are experiencing suicidal ideation, people who have attempted to
Pieta House opened its doors in January 2006.
experiencing suicidal ideation, people who have attempted to take their lives and people who are engaging in deliberate self harm.
rooted in compassion and care.
and the team is made up of both Psychotherapists and Counselling Psychologists.
academic qualifications but also for their personal warmth. Receptionists too are given the opportunity to explore myths and facts in relation to self harm and suicide and to confront and clarify their own attitudes and beliefs
developed by Pieta, where we aim to lift suicidal ideation and in relation to self harm, we aim to move the client from self harm to self care.
people encounter due to the fact they are engaging in self harm or experiencing suicide ideation. Some clients may be embarrassed by the fact that they have attempted suicide or want to take their lives.
children or one of our own family at the door, so people are treated in Pieta the way we would want to be treated ourselves.
the time they reach the door
Families can be paralysed by fear and parents at times are even reluctant to put boundaries on their children for fear of upsetting them.
that the client has but they too need to be supported, encouraged and educated as to the appropriate ways to respond.
working towards accreditation and allow them provide support to family members.
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OPH 2.0
“The commission of deliberate harm to one's own body. The injury is done to oneself, without the aid of another person, and the injury is severe enough for tissue damage (such as scarring) to result”
Source:(Winchel and Stanley (1991), American Journal of Psychiatry ) OPH 2.1
OPH 2.2
High levels of:
Identify the Meaning and Function
Goal #1
Underlying meaning and function – crucial to identify Could be a range of functions
Strategies
Goal #1
Discussion of events leading to DSH Mindful, non-judgemental attitude
Strategies
Goal #1
Discuss what has helped them in the past Discussion around moods and thoughts
Present alternative coping methods
Goal #2
As DSH is a means of coping for the client, a key focus within therapy is a focus on presenting and developing alternative coping strategies Talking (to a friend, a counsellor), writing (letters, poems, journal), art (drawing, painting), exercise (walking, running), physical expression (smashing, hitting something safely, shouting, crying), relaxation, self-nurture.
Physical Expression Smashing, hitting something safely, shouting, crying Relaxation Warm bath, aromatherapy Self-nurture Activities, use of affirmations Talking to a friend, a counsellor, on the phone Writing Letters, poems, journal Art Drawing, painting Exercise Walking, running