Terry  Couchman
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The Presentation of Written Material:

Much of the site will have five broad forms of material, presented in various ways, to suite all tastes and meet differing purposes. These are not separated out for any other purpose than to meet differing needs and expectations. The broad forms are:

•  1) Largely 'theoretical' material, with logical argument and supporting evidence. Sometimes this comes  with formal, or general references (where these are justified). Sometimes the material provides suggested reading, where that material is deemed suitable and supportive to our purpose, or, alternatively, is useful for the purpose of contrasting with our declared purpose.
  
  This type of material is there to give (for those who want, or need it) a sound basis to: a) establish a more fair and equitable approach to resolving inter-personal and social problems; b) understand the general approach we take; c) understand the methods & techniques we use; d)  a basis for arguing for social changes & improved services; and/or, e) to 'justify' our moral, ethical and professional stance.
   
•  2) Material, largely based upon this theory and evidence, but which is more readable and useful for enhancing individual understanding and motivation. This material can be used for the 'emotional' presentation of an argument for change. It can also be used for 'doing' what we all do best; to encourage and support each other, where this is requested, agreed and appears beneficial to those that need it.
  
  It can be most useful for people who want ideas about how to deal with problems they, or others, are experiencing but are willing to accept the explanations (theory) on trust, or those who are already in agreement with our general principles and theory. This material can also be useful to those who have a general interest in the subjects, in community action, politics and social welfare.
   
•  3) Material of personal, anecdotal and professional experiences that illustrate particular interpersonal & social situations, examples of abuse & conflict and the resolutions to interpersonal conflict and psycho-social problems (we have described else where). This material is easy reading but is also a further level of evidence that may support aspects of our theoretical approach.
  
  The purpose of this material is to 'illustrate' and to provide examples, that reinforce confidence in 'self help' and regaining some sense of control over what is 'done' to us. It can help you to gain a newer perspective on 'Mental Health' and make the issues of psychological & emotional difficulties and their potential for resolution, feel more natural and normal (as they indeed are).
   
•  4) This is 'Interactive Material', in the form of Personal and Public Blogs, Open Access Documents and Chat Room / Lounge Conversations, which can be anonymous, or public, by choice. This 'medium' is 'open', in the sense that it is available as means of expression, to all that visit the site and will be dealt with (by us) as a serious contribution, unless it is clearly has a malicious intention (in which case we will 're-package' it as being illustrative of a form of 'abuse'.
  
  The material coming through these channels will monitored by us, as this is a responsible thing to do, and any contraventions of Law & Public Decency and Public Interest, or of an Abusive Character, will be censored from public view, but the core material will still be made available in an acceptable form, if this is in the interests of readers. Such material may also be additionally 'commented' upon by ourselves, to give an appropriate context for this inclusion. (These comments will he highlighted as such).
   
•  5) Information on alternative support agencies and wider perspectives on Mental Health, Relationship Problems and Interpersonal and Work Place Abuse. These sections will also include other useful information that is closely associated with the issues we are dealing with. This is in the form of an accessible 'Database' and will develop 'Links' to other, relevant websites.
  
  Mental Health, psychological & emotional trauma and abuse and other family and interpersonal difficulties, have wide social impact. The impact is both ways. Most agencies and institutions have a bearing on our lives and are required to have a particular focus and contribution on all these important issues. The various institutions are often inadequately resourced and knowledge is frequently lacking. You are advised to be aware of your rights and their obligations to you.
  
  The information databases therefore includes references to agencies and departments that advise on, or supply services to, or from;  Police, Housing, Social Services, GP Services, Health Services, Charitable Organisations and other statutory authorities and reference bodies. These include the bodies that 'supervise' the wide range of professionals involved in the support, care and protections of any of these 'service users'.

For More Information Contact: Your Choice - Phoenix Support Services