About Me
I qualified as an SRN and SCM and currently practice as a Chiropodist.
I first came across Pre Therapy on a Person- Centred Diploma Course and
was instantly attracted by Prouty's approach. Two years later my son
experienced a psychosis and as the months passed he went from one
crisis to another. In my sheer desperation to provide him with some relief, I plucked up courage and began to use the contact
skills with him. I was somewhat dumbfounded on disovering that I was able help to 'ground' him back to our shared reality
I go on the basis that if I, as a carer am able to support my son in
this way, then professionals have the potential of achieving the same
goal.
I am now passionate in getting this work better known and offer taster Pre Therapy workshops, giving my perspective
of Prouty’s Contact Work, in which I share some of my experiences of using this
approach to help my son. The
workshop comprises the theory and practice of Pre Therapy, with
potential opportunity for experiential work. Attendees are encouraged
to ask questions and share their experience of their difficulties in
relating with persons experiencing psychosis.
Prouty's approach and the application of contact skills are relevant when individuals are unable to
communicate their experiences and difficulties. Workshops enrich the
potential for working with people whose psychotic experiences are
overwhelming and where words and even thinking itself becomes a
challenge.
I am an invited Member of the Pre Therapy
International Network and have attended workshops by Prouty and Van Werde.
For further information contact: Catherine Clarke cclarke@post.com
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