Mental Health Resources
by Robin Dynes
Hello, I'm Robin Dynes. My aim is to provide you with practical but stimulating ideas and materials you can use
when working with individuals or groups. Whatever setting you work in: hospital, day centre, community team, a school, adult learning, counselling, probation or in a role educating the public about mental health, you will be able to build up a resource of materials and exercises you can use.
I have over 25 years experience working in numerous care settings and as a trainer. These have included psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, mental health day centres, social work teams, probation and adult learning. I have also written a number of resource books. I also have a website if you would like to know more about me and what I do: www.robindynes.co.uk
My resources published through Speechmark include:
Anxiety Management in 10 Groupwork SessionsThe Non-Competitive Activity Book
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Anxiety Management in 10 Groupwork Sessions Designed for anyone who wants to develop an anxiety management programme. Ideal for use with groups or individuals, this practical handbook will be invaluable to anyone who is called upon to respond to people who have anxiety problems. It is divided into two parts: Part 1: Information for anxiety management training. Part 2: 10 chapters each looking at a specific aspect of anxiety management. Includes: understanding anxiety, facing your fears, solving problems, making decisions, coping with stress and managing common situations. Each chapter has photocopiable session plans, exercises and handouts are provided, to create a 10 week programme which is adaptable for use with all client groups and to the time available. This is an invaluable working manual which will help everyone understand anxiety and to explore techniques for successfully controlling it.
"...the book does achieve a clear format that is systematic and easy to follow...invaluable for introducing anxiety management ...a clear and sequential introduction...a very useful resource." Click here to order Anxiety Management |
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An essential resource for all kinds of groups, these tried and tested strategies will stimulate and encourage full participation from all group members. Provides ideas for:
The activities are set out in a clear, easy to follow format, with variations and guidance for adapting the activities. This valuable toolkit enables group leaders to promote group members' personal development, it meets the needs of different learning styles, stimulating their creativity and developing their thinking skills. This toolkit is an invaluable resource for tutors, occupational therapists, nurses, care staff, probation staff, youth leaders or anyone - new or experienced - who works with groups. Click here to order The Group Leader’s Toolkit |
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Presented in a format that immediately allows you to see what materials are needed, how much preparation is required and how each game is played. This book presents practical resource material in an easily accessible format. Ideas include; introduction mixing exercises, games using gentle movement, exuberant games, puzzles brain teasers, verbal games, pen paper games, and much more. Includes a special outdoor selection, and advice on how to make your group successful. "Ideal for scout and church leaders, as well as occupational therapists, activity organisers and social workers. "A book for anyone organising an activity programme this would be an ideal and practical resource for students starting a placement, and a valuable addition to any occupational therapy department or school library." Click here to order Creative Games in Groupwork |
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The activities in this handy resource are well designed and enable participants to express themselves, explore situations, compare ideas and develop both imagination and creative ability. It is bursting with more than 100 ideas and activities for encouraging creative writing as an effective activity for individuals and groups. Containing hundreds of alternatives, suggestions for further development and ideas for discussion, any barriers to writing and expression can be broken down with Robin's gentle advice. The book includes: A guide to creative writing in groupwork; General themes; Inspiring the imagination; Exploring relationships; Developing awareness; Producing a magazine or newspaper; Alphabetical list of exercises. Click here to order Creative Writing in Groupwork |
The Non-Competitive Activity Book This superb practical handbook contains 100 activities that are non-competitive and can be used across the whole age spectrum with individuals or groups. It provides indispensable material for use with learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and regressed psychiatric or geriatric patients. The non-competitive nature of these activities ensures that people feel safe in making a contribution, and fear of failure or disappointment is effectively eliminated. It is divided into photocopiable sections, providing a session format that focuses on maintaining and increasing the function of the whole person. The sections include: Introduction; Starters and pairing up games; Movement; Perception; Cognitive stimulation; Endings; Alphabetical list of games. An ideal resource for day centres, hospitals, care homes and the creative group leader. "This handbook can be used for all age groups [and] for non-competitive groupwork this book is a useful and stimulating resource." Click here to order |
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A Group Therapy Manual "This user friendly and practical book provides a flexible and thorough introduction...sessions flow logically. What makes this book a useful resource is its flexibility." This practical, photocopiable manual provides group leaders with a flexible programme to teach interaction skills that can be adapted to a wide variety of groups, situations and needs. Topics covered include:
This programme will greatly benefit anyone who lacks interaction skills or who has difficulty interacting with other people when at home, in their social life, or at work. For example; adults with very few or no formal qualifications, people with depression or schizophrenia, young people in schools or people with learning disabilities. Brimming with workable ideas and sessions which are designed to be used as required to meet identified needs. It includes full guidance notes for facilitators, session plans and handouts. Activity guidelines are also provided. Positive Interaction Skills is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to run an interaction skills programme. "The advice on identifying clients for the group and on dealing with difficult situations will be of particular use to those running groups. Experienced clinicians will also benefit from the counselling...this book is a well thought-out, clearly written, practical resource." "Does exactly what it says...will be useful to anyone wanting to run an interaction skills programme...is written in a very clear, methodical manner, without being boring...some really good practice advice...would be a valuable resource...provides a wealth of ideas ." "The book is well laid out and easy to read." Click here to order Positive Interaction Skills |
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