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In Lilian Cibils dissertation-turned-book, Immigration, Motherhood and Parental Involvement: Narratives of Communal Agency in the Face of Power Asymmetry (2017), the stories of seven Mexican immigrant mothers provide insight into what motherhood looks like outside the mainstream ideology of parental involvement. Using a critical feminist lens, Cibils employs the concept of motherwork as an alternative to a cultural deficit approach for understanding Mexican immigrant motherhood.

This collection of essays, co-edited with Katie Scott, redefines the study of the decorative arts in eighteenth-century France. It includes broader accounts of the impact of Enlightenment philosophy in shaping the understanding of the 'decorative arts' alongside case studies of silks, furniture, and architecture, drawing on recent theories of the body and space. Alive to the everyday pleasures found in objects, furnishings and dress, the volume illuminates the material worlds of consumers, from the extravagance of the court to the more modest taste of middle-class families, linking these material worlds to political and social life. The culture of luxury goods is considered alongside the changes to dress and design in the Revolutionary period

AbstractBackgroundNo studies have explored the acceptability of Behavioural Activation and Guided Self‐Help interventions for depression with people who have intellectual disabilities.MethodTwenty‐five participants were purposively sampled from participants taking part in a trial comparing Behavioural Activation with a Guided Self‐Help intervention. A framework analysis was used to analyse interviews covering participants' expectations and views of therapy.ResultsParticipants were largely positive about both interventions. However, they identified specific aspects of each intervention which they had found helpful. All participants valued the therapeutic relationship. The participants also had a number of criticisms and suggestions for improving the therapies. A common concern was the time‐limited nature of the interventions and a wish for longer‐term help. Overall, both sets of participants felt the interventions had relevance for their wider lives.ConclusionsThe participants reported having positive engagement with the therapies but expressed a wish for longer‐term supportive relationships.

AbstractBackgroundClinicians recommend including carers or others in a supporting role in the therapy as an important adaptation of psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities. This nested qualitative study from a larger trial explored supporters' experiences of supporting people with intellectual disabilities receiving behavioural activation or guided self‐help therapies for depression.MethodTwenty‐one purposively sampled supporters were interviewed. The semi‐structured interviews were subject to framework analysis, covering expectations of therapy, views of therapy sessions, relationships with therapist and participant, and perceived changes.ResultsSupporters were positive about both therapies and reported both therapy‐specific and nonspecific therapeutic factors that had significant positive impacts on people's lives. Most supporters reported their involvement contributed to the interventions' effectiveness, and helped establish closer relationships to the people they were supporting.ConclusionsThe presence of supporters within psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities can be an effective adaptation to therapies for this population.

AbstractBackgroundHealth professionals were trained to deliver adapted psychological interventions for depression to people with learning disabilities and depression alongside a supporter. Exploring the delivery of psychological interventions can help increase access to therapy.MethodTwenty‐seven participants took part in six focus groups, and the data were subject to a Framework Analysis.ResultsThe structure and focus of the manualised therapies, and the use of specific techniques were perceived as key to service‐user engagement. Supporters' involvement was valued by therapists if they had a good relationship and regular contact with the individual they supported. Regular clinical supervision was regarded as vital in understanding their role, assessing progress and delivering the interventions.ConclusionsThe findings highlight that health professionals can embrace a focussed therapeutic role and increase access to psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities.