Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a case study using a systemic team formulation approach, in the context of supporting a women with intellectual disabilities with a history of trauma. Design/methodology/approach: A reflective stance is used to describe the process of assessment, hypothesising, formulation and intervention in a single case study design. Findings: Feedback from care staff suggests that they found a team formulation approach helpful to improve their understanding of the service user they support. Practical implications: The paper discusses how systemic team formulation can draw on trauma-informed care principles in the context of supporting an individual with an intellectual disability. Future research should aim to replicate the approach for findings to be applied more broadly. COVID-19 has meant clinical working has had to be adapted, clinicians should carefully consider how collaborative and meaningful work can continue to be facilitated within the current parameters. Originality/value: This case study contributes to the literature in the use of systemic team formulation interventions within an intellectual disability context, drawing on trauma-informed care principles and reflecting on adapted working within the COVID-19 pandemic.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 171-184 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 7 Jun 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 31 Dec 2021 |
Keywords
- COVID-19
- Intellectual disabilities
- Systemic
- Team formulation
- Trauma-informed care
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health