<i>Psychology in the Real World</i>
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https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v16i3.602Keywords:
<i>groupwork</i>, <i>group therapy</i>, <i>stigma</i>, <i>social inclusion</i>, <i>adult education</i>Abstract
This article describes (and presents data from an evaluation of) a Psychology in the Real World course that attempts to bridge the gap between adult education courses and NHS groupwork. In particular it looks at whether groups such as this one can have an impact on social exclusion and stigma, and reports modest changes in people’s attitudes regarding mental illness, and in terms of loneliness, accessing education and employment.
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2012-12-20
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Holmes, G., & Gahan, L. (2012). <i>Psychology in the Real World</i>. Groupwork, 16(3), 9-25. https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v16i3.602
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