Counselling and Psychotherapy for Families in Times of Illness and Death by Jenny Altschuler
Living with serious illness has profound effects not only on patients themselves but also on their families. This fully updated edition by a recognized expertfocuses on the individual in context, showing how relationships can alleviate suffering and maximise the chances of healing. A practical guide to those working with illness.
'The book is erudite, thoughtful, compassionate, well-researched and full of practical and philosophical suggestions that may hlep the patient, carer and professional find a more useful and meaningful way to navigate the bewildering world of illness and deathI recommend it whole-heartedly' - Therapy Today '...succinct and clear...with practical advice and guidance for practitioners written in a sensitive and compassionate manner from a highly regarded expert in the field...an innovative and remarkable book that is essential reading for groups of professionals regularly encountering the challenges involved in this type of work and those who may come across it less frequently and need an authoritative text to refer to.' - Dr Gill Goodwillie, The Journal of Psychological Therapies in Primary Care
JENNY ALTSCHULER is a Consultant Clinical psychologist and Family Psychotherapist. She formerly worked at the Tavistock Clinic, where she set up the first UK multi-disciplinary family based training for professionals working in health care settings. She is now Clinical Director of the One to One Children's Fund and also works as an independent psychotherapist and supervisor to health professionals.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780230521001 |
| ISBN 10 | 0230521002 |
| Title | Counselling and Psychotherapy for Families in Times of Illness and Death |
| Author | Jenny Altschuler |
| Series | Basic Texts In Counselling And Psychotherapy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2011-12-19 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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