All too often the families of schizophrenics are left alone to care as best they can. However, if people with schizophrenia are to do more than merely survive in the community, then not only do they need adequate services and resources appropriate to their varying needs, but so do their relatives. The authors draw on their own clinical experience to examine the research on the relationship between the family and schizophrenia, discussing the family therapies which have grown from this, as well as listing the support that is ...
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All too often the families of schizophrenics are left alone to care as best they can. However, if people with schizophrenia are to do more than merely survive in the community, then not only do they need adequate services and resources appropriate to their varying needs, but so do their relatives. The authors draw on their own clinical experience to examine the research on the relationship between the family and schizophrenia, discussing the family therapies which have grown from this, as well as listing the support that is currently available. They provide a comprehensive guide to setting up relatives? education groups, looking at practical problems and issues, as well as considering the ethical and political issues which are raised by the provision of services for, and involving, relatives.
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Add this copy of Families Coping With Schizophrenia: a Practitioner? S to cart. $38.37, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Wiley? Blackwell.
