| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
x, 198 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 188) and index. |
| Contents |
What's happening to my life? -- Examining our issues -- Organizing answers and choosing discussion topics -- Communication tools 101 (or Shall I say, 9-1-1) -- Talk your way to understandings -- Comprehending our emotions : life in the guilt factory -- Practical issues -- Social and familial issues -- Self-care -- 50 do's and don'ts -- Decisions, transitions, and discoveries. |
| Summary |
Practicing psychotherapist Denholm uses her own experience and that of other caregivers to provide direction for handling the myriad problems involved in the life-altering position of taking responsibility for a spouse's health. This comprehensive book covers a wide variety of topics, including methods for raising difficult questions, coming up with "understandings" to share with one's partner, which roles to take on and which to avoid, what's normal in terms of feeling and thinking, and specific dos and don'ts that will make life easier. Denholm discusses financial and legal matters as well as how to handle difficult social and familial issues. Not only will those in caretaking positions find practical suggestions from this book, they'll discover they are not alone in their struggle. |
| Subject |
Terminally ill -- Psychology.
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Terminal care -- Psychological aspects.
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Husbands -- Death -- Psychological aspects.
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Wives -- Psychology.
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Women caregivers -- Psychology.
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| ISBN |
9780897936057 paperback $14.95 |
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0897936051 paperback |
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