Aimed at patients and caregivers this volume provides clear advice on understanding and dealing with stress and difficult patient behaviors. It covers such topics as heredity's role in alcohol and drug dependency, marital troubles, psychiatric problems common among the elderly, stress management, and emotional illness versus mental illness.
Written especially for family members and friends caring for people with dementia, this practical guidebook offers a solution to commonly faced communication and relationship difficulties. It gives family caregivers the information and guidance they need to successfully implement proven Validation techniques.
Starting university is a daunting experience for any student, especially if this includes moving away from home for the first time. This helpful, informative and friendly handbook is a guide to starting university for autistic young people, covering the entire process from applying, packing and financial admin to mental health support, dealing ......
Naheed Ali does it again in his new book on osteoporosis. Offering readers insight into symptoms, treatment, risk factors, prevention, and outcomes, he provides a one-stop spot for all your questions surrounding osteoporosis.
Examining the treatment of hot flashes in menopause through an integrative lens, this book combines Chinese medicine approaches - including acupuncture and herbal medicine - with current Western frameworks of research. It covers pathophysiology, diagnosis, current research and adjunctive therapies, and suggests a fresh and interlinked approach to ......
When you have diabetes yourself or in your family, you must become your own expert.
Equipped with the knowledge, strategies and tips provided in this easy-to-read resource, you will be fully prepared to take the best care of yourself and your diabetes.
Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP)
This volume describes the Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP), a research-based approach designed to motivate chronically depressed patients to change and to help them develop needed problem-solving and relationship skills. Presenting clear, step-by-step guidelines for implementing CBASP - along with compelling empirical ......
Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the
This book combines advice from certified autism travel professionals, parents, and advocates to restructure every aspect of vacations for those with autism/ASD or mood/distraction disorders, though the tips can be used to soothe any child's travel anxieties.
