Accepting and living with a chronic illness is a process that has many facets, from emotional grappling and physical adjustments to spiritual reckoning and hopeful resolution. This volume helps readers in dealing with these issues, when they are facing a chronic illness.
Most couples approach starting a family with excitement. But, not every couple will conceive as easily as they had hoped they would. This work guides readers through the often rocky terrain of infertility. It encourages them to recognize what they can and cannot control in their situations, and then suggests ways to live with these challenges.
Living with a terminal illness is a challenge. This brief book addresses issues that one faces in such a situation. From the time of diagnosis through the end of treatments, and life beyond treatments, it suggests ways readers can cope with the emotions, spiritual questions, and practical matters associated with such a diagnosis.
This workbook provides teens and professionals with guidance on adolescent depression. Counsellors can use it in their work with teens, who can use te surveys, checklists and activities to recognize depression in themselves, learn how they can feel better and build a safety plan.
A guide to coping with family cancer, written by two individuals who have experienced it first-hand. The authors lay out practical strategies for coping with overwhelming medical information, frequent invasive procedures, heavy financial burdens, and crippling stress.
a Practical Compendium for People with Life-Challenging Diseases and T
How do you cope with a life-challenging disease? How you do respond can have a profound effect on the physical course of the illness. There is a healing power in hope, and a destructive power in despair. Attitude matters. Some people seem to be ''naturally'' better at creating the right attitude, but we can all learn to improve our coping skills. ......
A guide for seniors, caregivers, Parkinson's sufferers, this book suggests skills and coping mechanisms, important environmental changes, and assistive devices that can help prevent falls.
New treatments and advances in therapy for the ravages of Parkinson's disease are constantly being researched and perfected for patients. This second edition covers a variety of topics, providing information and suggestions for patients, families, and caregivers to aid them as they grapple with this chronic, debilitating neurological disorder.
