Change Management Theory Of Suicide Essay

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- Modification of suicide prevention measure which are based on adequate assessment of risk of self- harm.
- Education and training for staff about the concerns of using no suicide contracts in isolation taking a team approach to ensure consistency across staff teams.
- Audit the views of service users experience in relation to the management of self-harm.

7. Change management Theory.
Change is the process of making something different. Change is situational, for example service development, restructuring of a team or the development of a new policy. However making the transition from what was to what will be, is Psychological and is concerned with the process that people go through to come to terms with the change (Sullivan & Garland, 2010). …show more content…

Stage one recognises the importance of considering the impact of endings. McCormick (2008) suggests that it is our nature to return to old patterns of behaviour, regardless of how beneficial they are, if we do not recognise the perceived loss we may feel. Bridges model helps people to let go of the ‘old ways’ and ‘old identities’ whilst allowing time to deal with loss and associated emotions. Stage two is a period where you are neither in the old ways or the new. Sullivan and Garland (2010), suggest that this is the time when anxiety can increase. McCormick (2008) states that it is in this period of self-change that there is the greatest risk of returning to the old ways as this will offer relief and comfort in the short term. Considering this, it would appear that stage two is a crucial time in the transition. This is the time to support the participants to recognise the benefits of the change and attempt to create clarity and develop a shared vision. This will then lead into the third phase which is the development of a new beginning. The successful management of this phase will result in people making new relationships and identities which support them to feel comfortable with the new ways. They will feel that they have managed their endings and moved on (Sullivan & Garland,