{"product_id":"the-complete-family-guide-to-schizophrenia-helping-your-loved-one-get-the-most-out-of-life-paperback","title":"The Complete Family Guide to Schizophrenia: Helping Your Loved One Get the Most Out of Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKim T. Mueser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSusan Gingerich\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill the person you love ever get better? Chances are you've grappled with the question. With care and support from their families, people with schizophrenia can and do make vast improvements. Noted therapists Kim Mueser and Susan Gingerich deepen your understanding of the illness and cover a wide range of effective treatments. Based on decades of research and experience, they offer pragmatic suggestions for dealing with depression, psychosis, and other symptoms. They show you how to prioritize needs, resolve everyday problems, and encourage your loved one to set life goals. Plus, individual sections highlight special issues for parents, children, siblings, and partners. Whether you're facing schizophrenia for the first time or you've dealt with its impact for years, you'll discover innovative ways to handle challenges that arise over the course of treatment, from reducing the chances of relapse to making friends and finding work. Recovery isn't an endpoint--it's a lifelong journey. With love, hope, and realistic optimism, striving for it can lead to a richer, more rewarding life for your entire family. \u003cbr\u003e Winner, NAMI\/Ken Book Award\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKim T. Mueser, PhD, a clinical psychologist, is Executive Director of the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. His clinical and research interests include the treatment of schizophrenia and posttraumatic stress disorder and the diagnosis and treatment of people with multiple disorders. He has published extensively and lectures often on the topic of psychiatric rehabilitation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Susan Gingerich, MSW, is a clinician and consultant with more than 20 years of clinical experience working with people who have severe mental illness and their families. She has an independent practice in Philadelphia.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.27 x 9.86 x 7.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765250457888,"sku":"9781593851804","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e276bbfce5dddfb89bc0bcc975819196.webp?v=1780264960","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-complete-family-guide-to-schizophrenia-helping-your-loved-one-get-the-most-out-of-life-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}