Transportations of space, time and self: the role of reading groups in managing mental distress in the community

Shipman, Judith; McGrath, Laura

doi:10.3109/09638237.2015.1124403

Cited by 9 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 34 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…As noted in the previous section, a common theme across the poems was to create multiple characters to represent different aspects of the self, such as Jekyll and Hyde. This in itself highlights a potential role of the poetic form in promoting a multiple, dialogical form of the self (Bakhtin, 1981), which has also been noted to be facilitated through engagement with fiction (Shipman & McGrath, 2016). For instance:…”

Section: Engaging the Mirror: Poetry As Personal Dialogue And Reflectionmentioning

confidence: 90%

“…In addition, we noted that many of the poems included images of mirrors and reflection, which we explored here as a potential for poetic forms to be used to facilitate personal reflection and engage in dialogue with the self (Bakhtin, 1986). Finally, the capacity of poems, and other forms of creative and arts expression, to transport, imagine and reimagine beyond the confines of the current environment were explored (Shipman & McGrath, 2016). Considering the particular constraints of the prison environment, in promoting a hypermasculine 'cast self' (Jewkes, 2005), this capacity of transportation can be seen as another potential use of poetic forms for exploring subjectivity and emotional experience with imprisoned individuals.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Through the prison walls: using published poetry to explore current UK prisoners’ narratives of past, present and future selves

DeValiant

McGrath

Kougiali

2018

Qualitative Research in Psychology

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Paradoxical subjectivities: Hardened and reflective selves in the prison environment The hierarchical power relations which infuse all elements of the prison environment throw up considerable challenges for conducting qualitative research. Classic studies of incarceration, including Goffman (1961) and Foucault (1977) have highlighted the operation of power, status and stigma in secure settings. In Goffman's (1961) influential account of the 'total institution', he argued that stigmatised status is fostered through formal degradation ceremonies such as court proceedings, with inmates stereotyped as 'generically criminal'. Once confined, it is argued that prisoner's encounters become structured by forms of systemic power which positions them, via sentence plans or psychologist reports, as uncomfortably visible, examinable and correctable (Foucault, 1977). The acute and intimate level of surveillance and control enforced within the prison environment has also been argued to create a barrier to authenticity and emotional expression (Crewe et al, 2013). This in turn effects relationships between inmates and staff, as well as the perceived security of the environment from both sides, creating a climate which Hobbes (1999) termed as 'diffidence' or one of generalised mistrust and wariness. These elements of the prison environment have significant implications for research. Lack of trust, and a familiarity with reproducing 'enforced' narratives can impact on establishing rapport with participants (Bosworth, Campbell, Ferranti & Santos, 2005), as well as potentially interfering with any attempts to rebalance power in the research process (see Reavey, 2011). In such a context it could be expected that individuals participating in qualitative research would be willing to only disclose certain aspects of their story. This paper will explore the possibilities of using already existent arts practice, specifically poetry, within the hierarchical environment of prison. We will explore some potential contributions of

show abstract

Section: Engaging the Mirror: Poetry As Personal Dialogue And Reflectionmentioning

confidence: 90%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Through the prison walls: using published poetry to explore current UK prisoners’ narratives of past, present and future selves

DeValiant

McGrath

Kougiali

2018

Qualitative Research in Psychology

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Its inclusion among the clinical SOPs is intended to stress that self-care is considered a cornerstone of good clinical practice. The checklist utilizes evidence-based practices for increasing health and well-being ( 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 ) and reducing stress and burnout ( 35 , 36 , 39 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 ). See Figure 1 for the checklist.…”

Section: Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Empowering the Health and Well-Being of the Palliative Care Workforce: Evaluation of a Weekly Self-Care Checklist

Swan¹,

Azhar²,

Anderson³

et al. 2021

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Workplace interventions are needed to prevent burnout and support the well-being of the palliative care workforce. Intervention We implemented a 13-item self care checklist, included in a handbook on palliative care carried in the lab coat of all clinical personnel, to remind them to care for their own well-being. Measures We conducted a survey of all palliative care clinical staff to evaluate the usefulness and feasibility of checklist items and the checklist itself. We collected demographics, perceptions of professional satisfaction and burnout, and qualitative feedback aimed at improving the checklist. Outcomes Of 39 personnel contacted, 32 (82%) responded. Most (20; 62%) found the checklist useful. Exercise was the most highly ranked item, while Watching Visual Arts was the lowest ranked item. Conclusions and Lessons Learned: Numerous opportunities were identified to improve the checklist and facilitate achievement of checklist items. Survey data will be used in the next checklist version.

show abstract

“…This therapeutic effect usually materializes through the corrective emotional experience, which is common in both developmental and clinical therapy. Be it a positive life transition causing stress, for example a birth of a child, marriage or buying the first house; an adverse or traumatic event, for example an assault, a loss of a job, a serious illness or prolonged exposure to extreme circumstances, such as natural disasters, combat or pandemics (e.g., Dali, 2014;Glavin and Montgomery, 2017;Jack, 2008;Shipman and Mcgrath, 2016), there is a hope for improvement and much needed change. As such, it can be argued that bibliotherapy introduces one of the most quintessential reading experiences, and the growing interest of librarians in this practice signifies their continuous investment in studying, facilitating, enhancing, and participating in this experience.…”

Section: Changes In the Library Environment (Rq2-b)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Reading experience librarianship: working with readers in the 21st century

Dali

Vannier

Douglass

2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

PurposeAddressed to the audience of LIS educators at all levels, from full-time and adjunct faculty teaching in LIS programs, to librarians and library consultants delivering professional development training, to practitioners who work with readers in all types of libraries, this article makes a case for replacing the term “readers' advisory” with the term “Reading Experience (RE) librarianship” as a designator of the current professional practice.Design/methodology/approachUsing historical and discursive analysis based on the extensive literature review, this article argues that a number of factors call for the change in terminology: changes in the human factor (i.e., changes in readers and reading behavior; and changes in relationships between readers and librarians) and changes in the library environment (the rise of “experience” in libraries; a greater commitment to outreach and community engagement; and the fact that librarians are already practicing RE librarianship without recognizing it as such). It also examines the role of LIS educators in fostering and supporting RE librarianship.FindingsOn the one hand, the new terminology will be more reflective of the work that reader service librarians currently do, thus doing justice to a wide range of activities and expanded roles of librarians; on the other hand, it will serve as an imperative and a motivator to further transform reader services from in-house interactions with and programs for avid readers into a true community engagement, with much broader goals, scope and reach.Originality/valueThe article stands to coin a new professional term for the transformed library practice, thus recording a radical change in longstanding professional activities and encouraging new community-oriented thinking about the expanded role of librarians in promoting reading in diverse social environments.

show abstract

Transportations of space, time and self: the role of reading groups in managing mental distress in the community

Cited by 9 publications

References 34 publications

Through the prison walls: using published poetry to explore current UK prisoners’ narratives of past, present and future selves

Through the prison walls: using published poetry to explore current UK prisoners’ narratives of past, present and future selves

Empowering the Health and Well-Being of the Palliative Care Workforce: Evaluation of a Weekly Self-Care Checklist

Reading experience librarianship: working with readers in the 21st century

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About