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Psychological Needs Malignant Social Psychology

Psychological Needs Malignant Social Psychology

Psychological Needs l Malignant Social Psychology (MSP) l This was Kitwood's term for a

Psychological Needs l Malignant Social Psychology (MSP) l This was Kitwood's term for a style of interaction and relationship that took away a person’s personhood l It includes times when people are intimidated, outpaced, not responded to, infantilised, labelled, disparaged, blamed, manipulated, invalidated, disempowered, overpowered, disrupted, objectified, stigmatised, ignored, banished and mocked

Malignant Social Psychology l This can be linked to people with dementia, the aim

Malignant Social Psychology l This can be linked to people with dementia, the aim of person centred care is to stop the spread (malignancy) of malignant social psychology.

l Why does MSP occur?

l Why does MSP occur?

Kitwood’s flower l Kitwood used a flower to illustrate what a person with dementia

Kitwood’s flower l Kitwood used a flower to illustrate what a person with dementia needed from those around them to allow them to exist as a person. l The flower has overlapping petals with love being central need in the heart of the flower .

Kitwood’s Flower l The love is unconditional acceptance that is generous and forgiving

Kitwood’s Flower l The love is unconditional acceptance that is generous and forgiving

Psychological Needs - Comfort § This is the provision of warmth and closeness to

Psychological Needs - Comfort § This is the provision of warmth and closeness to others § The provision of tenderness, closeness and soothing § It helps people to relax

Psychological Needs - Comfort l It is provided through physical touch, comforting words or

Psychological Needs - Comfort l It is provided through physical touch, comforting words or gestures l Physical comfort with your own body so if someone is experiencing pain, physically ill, unwell or in an unpleasant place then comfort will be absent.

Identity § This relates to the need to know who you are and how

Identity § This relates to the need to know who you are and how you feel about yourself and how you think. § Recent memories may fade and language become difficult so it is important identity is maintained § It is having a sense and feeling of who one is

Attachment § This is the forming of specific bonds or attachments § Feeling attached

Attachment § This is the forming of specific bonds or attachments § Feeling attached is especially important at times of increased anxiety and change § Attachment relates to bonding, connection, nurture, trust and relationship.

Attachment § It also relates to security in relationships § Attachment needs to be

Attachment § It also relates to security in relationships § Attachment needs to be supported by acknowledgement, genuineness and validation

Occupation § This is being involved in the process of life § It relates

Occupation § This is being involved in the process of life § It relates in being involved in activities that are personally meaningful § It is feeling you can have an impact on what is done and how it is done

Occupation § It is supported by empowering, enabling, facilitating and collaborative staff skills. §

Occupation § It is supported by empowering, enabling, facilitating and collaborative staff skills. § It is undermined by disempowerment, disruption, imposition and objectification

Inclusion § This is being part of a group which is important for survival

Inclusion § This is being part of a group which is important for survival of the human race § People with dementia are at a great risk of being socially isolated as they may be unable to manage inclusion alone § It relates to facilitating engagement and making people feel part of a group where they are welcomed and accepted

Inclusion § Including people in activities and having fun in groups supports people to

Inclusion § Including people in activities and having fun in groups supports people to feel included § Stigmatising, ignoring, banishment and mockery undermine the need for inclusion being met