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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Kim T. Mueser , Susan Gingerich , Xavier F. Amador , William T. CarpenterPublisher: Guilford Publications Imprint: Guilford Publications Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.90cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.038kg ISBN: 9781593852733ISBN 10: 1593852738 Pages: 480 Publication Date: 13 July 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsForeword, Harriet P. Lefley, PhD Preface I. An Overview of Schizophrenia 1. Schizophrenia: Basic Facts, Course, and Outcome 2. Diagnosis and Symptoms 3. Creating a Vision of Recovery 4. Comprehensive Treatment of Schizophrenia 5. Community Resources II. Special Issues for Family Members 6. Parents 7. Siblings 8. Spouses and Partners 9. Parenting and Children III. Preventing Relapses 10. Medications 11. Managing Stress 12. Developing a Relapse Prevention Plan 13. Responding to Crises IV. Creating a Supportive Environment 14. Communicating Effectively 15. Solving Problems 16. Living in Harmony V. Coping with Specific Problems 17. Psychotic Symptoms 18. Negative Symptoms 19. Cognitive Difficulties 20. Anxiety 21. Depression 22. Alcohol and Drug Abuse 23. Anger and Violence 24. Lack of Insight VI. Improving Quality of Life 25. Social Relationships 26. Work and School 27. Independent Living and Self-Care Skills 28. Leisure and Recreation 29. Dealing with Stigma 30. Planning for the Future ResourcesReviewsIf your loved one has schizophrenia, it challenges your whole family. Mueser and Gingerich cover all the bases to guide you along the road to recovery. Realistic and optimistic at the same time, this book is informative and practical from start to finish. --William T. Carpenter, Jr., MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine and Maryland Psychiatric Research Center After our son was diagnosed with schizophrenia, we spent the next four years learning about the illness and trying to help him. We were losing hope until we met Dr. Mueser. With Dr. Mueser's help, and using the principles outlined in this book, our lives and our son's life have greatly improved. So many parents would benefit from reading this book, using the worksheets, and keeping it on hand for continued reference over the years. --Ginger and Frank D., parents Too often, people with schizophrenia fall between the cracks of our system of care. This compassionate and comprehensive guide shows how you can strengthen your relationship with your ill family member and help him or her navigate the recovery journey. The authors provide state-of-the-art tools for mastering the extraordinary challenges that schizophrenia poses. --Ken Duckworth, MD, Medical Director, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill; Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Concerned family members often ask me what they can do to help their loved one who is being treated for schizophrenia. For practical answers to this and many other questions, I will certainly recommend this clearly written, uplifting, and optimistic guide. --David G. Kingdon, MD, University of Southampton School of Medicine, UK Informative, authoritative, and comprehensive. This detailed guide to understanding and helping someone with schizophrenia dispels common myths and gives very practical advice for a wide range of common problems that family members encounter. It should be given to every family dealing with the diagnosis of a relative. I wish this wonderful book had been available when my brother first became ill. --Xavier Amador, PhD, author of I am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help! 'Concerned family members often ask me what they can do to help their loved one who is being treated for schizophrenia. For practical answers to this and many other questions, I will certainly recommend this clearly written, uplifting, and optimistic guide.' - David G. Kingdon, MD, University of Southampton School of Medicine, UK, author of bestselling Cognitive Therapy for Schizophrenia 'Too often, people with schizophrenia fall between the cracks of our system of care. This compassionate and comprehensive guide shows how you can strengthen your relationship with your ill family member and help him or her navigate the recovery journey. Dr. Mueser provides state-of-the-art tools for mastering the extraordinary challenges that schizophrenia poses.' - Ken Duckworth, MD, Medical Director, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill; Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School 'Concerned family members often ask me what they can do to help their loved one who is being treated for schizophrenia. For practical answers to this and many other questions, I will certainly recommend this clearly written, uplifting, and optimistic guide.' ""- David G. Kingdon, MD, University of Southampton School of Medicine, UK, author of bestselling"" Cognitive Therapy for Schizophrenia 'Too often, people with schizophrenia fall between the cracks of our system of care. This compassionate and comprehensive guide shows how you can strengthen your relationship with your ill family member and help him or her navigate the recovery journey. Dr. Mueser provides state-of-the-art tools for mastering the extraordinary challenges that schizophrenia poses.' ""- Ken Duckworth, MD, Medical Director, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill; Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School "" 'Concerned family members often ask me what they can do to help their loved one who is being treated for schizophrenia. For practical answers to this and many other questions, I will certainly recommend this clearly written, uplifting, and optimistic guide.' - David G. Kingdon, MD, University of Southampton School of Medicine, UK, author of bestselling Cognitive Therapy for Schizophrenia 'Too often, people with schizophrenia fall between the cracks of our system of care. This compassionate and comprehensive guide shows how you can strengthen your relationship with your ill family member and help him or her navigate the recovery journey. Dr. Mueser provides state-of-the-art tools for mastering the extraordinary challenges that schizophrenia poses.' - Ken Duckworth, MD, Medical Director, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill; Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Author InformationKim T. Mueser, PhD, a clinical psychologist, is Executive Director of the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. His clinical and research interests include the treatment of schizophrenia and posttraumatic stress disorder and the diagnosis and treatment of people with multiple disorders. He has published extensively and lectures often on the topic of psychiatric rehabilitation. Susan Gingerich, MSW, is a clinician and consultant with more than 20 years of clinical experience working with people who have severe mental illness and their families. She has an independent practice in Philadelphia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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