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The Phoenix Group — living again after a diagnosis of dementia
Author(s)	Linda Randeria, Judith Bond
Journal title	PSIGE Newsletter, no 93, January 2006
Publisher	Psychologists' Special Interest Group in Elderly People - PSIGE, British Psychological Society, January 2006
Pages	pp 26-30
Source	http://www.psige.org.uk
Keywords	Dementia ; Family care ; Self help organisations ; Group work ; Evaluation ; North Warwickshire.
Annotation	The Phoenix Group offers psychosocial and social support to people with dementia and their families in North Warwickshire. The group aims to encourage independence and socialisation, with group members actively involved in their service. This article includes analysis of a small-scale research project carried out in 2004 to evaluate the group. Themes identified for clients were universality, keeping involved in the process of living, acceptance of each other, enjoyment within the group, unconditional positive regard, and improving confidence and self-esteem. Themes identified for carers were universality, enjoyment, escape, staff support, and sharing of feelings and experiences. The group's effect on psychological health and sense of personhood are among conclusions observed. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-070115206 A
Classmark	EA: P6:SJ: PQ: IGG: 4C: 8WF
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