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animal intervention research.
4th January 2020
This research looked at the possible beneficial affects of animal interaction on both mental and physical health.
It is a secondary study, which means I evaluated previous extensive research in the field and critically analysed it’s validity and reliability, before applying to the animal interactions that take place at Great Glens.
Firstly it is important to differentiate between animal-assisted interventions (AAI) and animal-assisted therapy (AAT).
• AAI’s refer to an unstructured approach whereby animals are used to provide psychological and emotional support. These approaches can be ad hoc interactions around the home...
leadership and management.
20th March 2019
This research focused on increased staff training in areas directly linked to CQC quality guidelines resulting in a measureable improvement in service user service satisfaction.
I’m employed at a company that provides twenty-four hour residential support for people with severe mental health conditions. The CQC provide guidance on how to enable the service to run effectively, responsively and in a caring manner. CQC guidelines outline what would be required for an ‘outstanding’ service…
about us
ACCOMmODATION & SERVICES
Great Glens accommodation comprises a 20 bed 24 hour staffed CQC Registered Residential Unit. In addition four one-bedroom flats provide individuals the opportunity to enjoy person-centred recovery-based support within their own tenancy...
CAREERS
Staff at Great Glens can expect to be supported, to be challenged, to be enabled to learn, to achieve, to gain qualifications. Every individual has a regularly reviewed training and development plan helping them to achieve career goals...
WHY CHOOSE GREAT GLENS?
ETHOS
The ethos and culture of Great Glens Facility focuses on creating a therapeutic environment that centres on understanding individual experiences and effectively supporting residents in aiding their recovery. We are dedicated to working with individuals with inherent kindness and compassion…
APPROACH
The approach of Great Glens Facility is testament to it’s success and centres on three methods. The person-centred approach, recovery model and the social model to mental illness. The person-centred approach is developed from the work of Carl Rogers. This approach focuses on interacting with individuals…
PROVIDING SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS.
WHAT THEY SAY
They seem to have a good sense of what’s the matter and look for changes in how I am feeling. I sense they understand me.
DAVE, service user
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