Mutuality and shared power as an alternative to coercion and force
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how mutuality and shared power in relationship can avoid coercion and force in mental health treatment.
Design/methodology/approach
This is not a research design. It is rather an opinion piece with extensive examples of the approach.
Findings
The authors have found that using these processes can enable connection; the key to relationship building.
Originality/value
This paper is totally original and stands to offer the field, a new perspective.
Keywords
Citation
Mead, S. and Filson, B. (2017), "Mutuality and shared power as an alternative to coercion and force", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 21 No. 3, pp. 144-152. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-03-2017-0011
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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