Phil barker tidal model
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Phil barker nursing theory
"Life is a journey taken on an ocean
of experience."
Born on 5 November , He grew up in a small town outside of Scotland
s.
He was a methods engineer at British Leyland in the s.
He is a mental health nurse and psychotherapist developed the Tidal Model,
which encourages nurses to explore people’s stories as a way of helping to
reclaim mental health.
It is now used internationally.
Mr. Barker was the first professor of psychiatric nursing practice at Newcastle
University.
He retired in to focus on lecturing and painting.
He was famous among his colleagues for his red clogs, long beard and being great
company.
His wife Poppy Buchanan-Barker and several of their colleagues created the Tidal
Wave Model to promote mental health.
It is a revolutionary theory that relies heavily on metaphors that are used to empower
people and uses each person's experiences and wisdom to effect change.
Since , the theory has been used in the United Kingdom and in