Counselling and psychotherapy for families in times of illness and death
By: Jenny Altschuler
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Basic texts in counselling and psychotherapy; Basic texts in counselling and psychotherapy
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Language: eng
Number of pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780230521001
Subjects: Family Therapy; Methods; Psychology; Terminal Care; Chronic Disease
Description: "Living with serious illness has profound effects not only on patients themselves but also on their families. This fully updated edition by a recognized expert focuses on the individual in context, showing how relationships can alleviate suffering and maximize the chances of healing. A practical guide to those working with illness"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Working with chronic illness : a family approach / Jenny Altschuler. 1997.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note:; title: Introduction: the challenge physical illness presents to families, individuals and health care systemsA systemic understanding of health care systems and the provision of health careChallenge illness presents to familiesChallenges illness presents to children and adolescentsAddressing the challenges illness presents to parentingAddressing issues particular to adults and couple relationshipsUsing a systemic approach to working with families and individualsUsing systemic approach to supervision and consultationAddressing the personal-professional interface.