It Runs In My Family

Illness As A Family Legacy

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Family Therapy, Mental Health
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Author: Joan C. Barth ISBN: 9781135063801
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 28, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Joan C. Barth
ISBN: 9781135063801
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 28, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This volume offers therapists effective, practical strategies for helping patients overcome the psychological impact of a history of serious illness in the family. Using illustrative case material, the author discusses the feelings of powerlessness that family illness can produce in an individual, and describes techniques for fostering a healthier, more empowered attitude. She shows how various assessment exercises and validation techniques can help the person distinguish between reality and the myths that evolved as a result of the family illness.

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This volume offers therapists effective, practical strategies for helping patients overcome the psychological impact of a history of serious illness in the family. Using illustrative case material, the author discusses the feelings of powerlessness that family illness can produce in an individual, and describes techniques for fostering a healthier, more empowered attitude. She shows how various assessment exercises and validation techniques can help the person distinguish between reality and the myths that evolved as a result of the family illness.

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