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#2 In conversation with: Dr Julie Calveley

#2 In conversation with: Dr Julie Calveley

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Dr Julie Calveley is the founder-director of NAC Wellbeing. NAC empowers caregivers to provide compassionate, attuned support for people with severe and profound disabilities.


In this conversation, Julie Calveley and Beverley Samways discuss effective care strategies for individuals with learning disabilities, particularly focusing on self-injury. They explore the importance of understanding emotional responses, the role of attunement in care, and the use of tools like intensive interaction and video guidance to enhance communication and support. The discussion emphasises a holistic approach to emotional wellbeing, aiming to help individuals feel better inside rather than just managing behaviours.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Nurturing Effective Care

02:10 Understanding Self-Injury in Learning Disabilities

03:49 The Importance of Emotional Attunement

10:14 Achievement and Attunement in Care

21:51 Tools for Support: Intensive Interaction and VIG

32:10 Holistic Approaches to Emotional Wellbeing

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