Building a new dream : a family guide to coping with chronic illness and disability
Maurer, Janet R.1989
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This book is a compassionate & practical guide to the emotional and social aspects of chronic illness & disability suitable for patients & family members. Written by leading psychologist, it deals with long-term illness & disabilities caused by accidents
Main title:
Building a new dream : a family guide to coping with chronic illness and disability / Janet R. Maurer and Patricia D. Strasberg
Imprint:
Reading Addison-Wesley Pub. Co. c1989
Collation:
307 p
Contents:
Section 1 Working with health professionals in the community: Learning all about your illness -- Adjusting to medication and other therapy -- Testing, consulting, and second opinions: when and why? -- Anticipating medical crises -- Finding and using community resources -- Section 2 Emotional stresses on the individual and family: Answering 'why me' -- Coping with depression -- Developing new roles -- Managing personality changes -- Preventing emotional exhaustion -- Handling those who want to help -- Maintaining intimacy -- Understanding fears of death -- Section 3 Social consequences of illness: Handling changes at work -- Meeting family social responsibilities -- Fighting social isolation -- Building a new dream
ISBN:
9780201093643 (hbk)
Dewey class:
362.1 BUI
Local class:
362.1
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
98270
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | NADO Collection | 362.1 BUI | Available |