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Hero or warrior: who gets to choose the metaphor of mental health survival?
Hero or warrior: who gets to choose the metaphor of mental health survival?
Published in Mental Health and Social Inclusion (Emerald Publishing).
This paper explores the language and metaphors used to describe mental health experiences, considering how different narratives may influence identity, recovery and perceptions of resilience.
From the bottom-up: developing a lived experience-informed, trauma-informed mental health toolkit for complex PTSD
From the bottom-up: developing a lived experience-informed, trauma-informed mental health toolkit for complex PTSD
Published in Mental Health and Social Inclusion (Emerald Publishing).
This paper explores the development of the CPTSD Toolkit, examining how lived experience perspectives, psychological theory and practitioner feedback can be combined to create an accessible trauma-informed resource.
Practitioner research
The CPTSD Toolkit has been evaluated through postgraduate research at the University of Greater Manchester.
My MSc research explored practitioners' perspectives of the CPTSD Toolkit and its clinical applicability. Twelve practitioners engaged with the Toolkit over a four-week period before contributing to qualitative interviews.
The study explored how practitioners understood the resource -independently and with service users- , its accessibility and potential usefulness within mental health practice, alongside considerations for future development and implementation.
The findings are now informing the continued development of the Toolkit and the next stage of research, evaluation and implementation.
The thesis can be accessed here.
Digital Development
CalmAnchor
CalmAnchor
The Toolkit is now also being developed into a digital format through CalmAnchor, a developing digital companion for trauma-informed CPTSD self-management.
CalmAnchor is being developed in collaboration with the University of Greater Manchester and explores how the principles and content of the Toolkit can be translated into an accessible digital environment.
The developing platform includes areas such as daily check-ins, practical support, pattern awareness, a resource library and personal safety.
The aim is to complement the Toolkit rather than replace it, providing another way for people to access practical, trauma-informed support when they need it.
Current collaborations
The development of the CPTSD Toolkit has been strengthened through collaboration with professionals, organisations, researchers and people with lived experience.
Current and developing collaborations include:
University of Greater Manchester
Supporting research, digital development and ongoing academic development of the Toolkit.
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - Recovery Academy
Supporting dissemination, workshops and engagement with practitioners and people using mental health services.
CPTSD Foundation
Exploring workshops, international community engagement and future evaluation of the Toolkit.
Future development
The CPTSD Toolkit represents the beginning of a wider programme of work focused on improving access to trauma-informed psychoeducation and practical support.
Future developments include:
Expansion of the CPTSD Toolkit workshop and training programme.
Further research and evaluation of the Toolkit and its use across different settings.
Continued publication exploring trauma-informed and lived experience-informed approaches.
Development and evaluation of CalmAnchor.
Exploration of community-based applications of the Toolkit.
Development of practitioner training and educational resources.
Continued collaboration with researchers, services, organisations and people with lived experience.
The long-term vision is to create an evolving, evidence-informed resource that continues to bridge the gap between psychological knowledge, lived experience and accessible mental health support.
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