This book is intended for all those who not only have to give bad news but who are also keen to give as much help and support as possible to partners and families - both immediately and during remission relapse terminal illness dying or grieving. Although it concentrates on the …
"Thurstan Brewin has made a stunning success of putting across 'that there is an art in warm, effective, concise communication, making the best use of every minute'. Every page here is of best use for seasoned and trainee doctors." --Thomas Sherwood, Clinical Dean, University of…
The purpose of the study was to determine differences in behaviorally disordered marijuana and non-marijuana abusing adolescents referred to family therapy. One hundred and eighty-eight male and female adolescents, as well as caretakers, were compared examining archival data obt…
Research has shown that people reduce use of professional health care services after they have individual therapy. This project investigated the influence of other types of therapy, such as marital and family therapy on health care utilization. The underlying idea is that throug…
"Family-focused psychoeducational treatment (FFT) is among a very small number of psychosocial treatments that have been found to be effective in multiple studies to improve the course of bipolar disorder. This indispensable guide - now in a revised and updated second edition - …
Bipolar disorder does not just affect the diagnosed individual - it can also cause tremendous suffering for patients' parents, spouses, siblings, and children. In turn, factors in the family environment have a significant impact on the course of the illness. Now in a revised and…
Family-focused psychoeducational treatment (FFT) is among a very small number of psychosocial treatments that have been found to be effective in multiple studies to improve the course of bipolar disorder. This indispensable guide--now in a revised and updated second edition--des…
Family-focused psychoeducational treatment (FFT) is among a very small number of psychosocial treatments that have been found to be effective in multiple studies to improve the course of bipolar disorder. This indispensable guide describes how to implement FFT with adult and ado…
This much-needed resource offers insight into building and maintaining satisfying and successful stepfamily relationships. As the number of stepfamilies continues to increase, counselors and other mental health professionals are likely to encounter clients seeking help in naviga…