{"product_id":"9781032714530-peer-support-work-in-mental-health-serv","title":"Peer Support Work in Mental Health Services","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheory, Research, Policy and Practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book responds to a gap in current literature by exploring the role of peer support work through the four realms of theory, research, policy and practice with a particular focus on mental health discourses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eResponding to a growing understanding surrounding the unique knowledge and skill set of individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions, this book responds to a gap in current literature by exploring the role of peer support work through the four realms of theory, research, policy and practice with a particular focus on mental health discourses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with practical case studies and guidance on the most effective approaches to peer support work, chapters support readers in building their knowledge of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe theoretical models of peer work including historical underpinnings, benefits and drawbacks, and the ontological, epistemological basis for lived experience as a knowledge sub-set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe research behind the value of experiential knowledge, models of peer support work, ethical dilemmas and how peer support work relates to traditional mental health discourse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe policy developments in relation to peer support work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeer support work in practice, including work with families, support work specialisms and current guidance on best practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-read read for those working within mental health services, this book provides a comprehensive guide to peer support work for mental health professionals, programme managers, peer support workers and service users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56253297525110,"sku":"9781032714530","price":34.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_36111990_12f62ccb-8175-4a63-a6c5-96cdcd9b18c1.jpg?v=1758161347","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781032714530-peer-support-work-in-mental-health-serv","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}