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| Edition: | 1st |
| Publisher: | Hogrefe Publishers |
| ISBN: | 0-88937-631-X (088937631X) |
| ISBN-13: | 978-0-88937-631-1 (9780889376311) |
| Binding: | Softcover |
| Copyright: | 2024 |
| Publish Date: | 12/23 |
| Weight: | 1.36 Lbs. |
| Pages: | 202 |
| Subject Class: | C-H (Consumer Health) |
| Return Policy: | Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply. |
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| Discipline: | Psychiatry | | Subject Definition: | Dementia; Caregivers-Psychology | | NLM Class: | WM 220 | | LC Class: | RC521 | | Abstract: | This handbook addresses the extremely challenging situation that family caregivers of people with dementia face and is informed by the use of evidence-based psychotherapeutic strategies to support them.The book guides readers step-by step through effective therapeutic strategies, mainly based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, and illustrated with excerpts of dialogs between therapists and family caregivers from real sessions. Different modules address topics such as dealing with challenging behavior, self-care, perfectionism and guilt, as well as changes in the relationship with the ill person, barriers to seeking social and professional support, stress management and emotion regulation, accepting one...s own limits, and dealing with institutionalization. These modules can be put together to meet different individuals... needs. Particular emphasis is placed on creating a positive therapeutic alliance, resource activation, and helping caregivers develop the motivation for change. Finally, multiple handouts that can be used in clinical practice are available for download.The intervention is suitable for various settings, including face-to-face therapy or remote forms such as telephone or online therapy. This manual is ideal for clinical psychologists, gerontologists, psychotherapists, social workers, and counsellors working with people with dementia and their families. |
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