Norman Cousins the legendary editor of 'Saturday Review of Books' presents in this work his philosophy of living with, and overcoming illness. Much of this has to do with the patient's attitude toward himself, his physician, the world as a whole. Cousins again and again emphasizes the importance of having a positive attitude, a hopeful and joyful outlook on life. He especially warns against the…
Includes bibliographical references (pages 517-536) and index.
Lovers/Life partners -- Parents -- Husbands/Wives -- Brothers/Sisters -- Friends -- Children (Adult/Youngsters) -- The hidden grievers -- The professionals speak -- Helping hands/Description and directory of organizations. Abstract Donnelly has interviewed and counseled hundreds of people dealing with the loss of a loved one to AIDS. Here, in the words of such survivors, she c aptures the n…
AIDS (Disease) -- Treatment. HIV Infections -- therapy. AIDS (Disease) -- Treatment. Other Titles HIV treatment fact book. Genre Popular Works.
Includes bibliographical references.
Emergency psychology -- Communication principles for high stress or dangerous situations -- Clinical intervention in emergency situations -- Hospitalizing persons in crisis -- Domestic violence -- Battered spouses -- The battered child -- Sexual assault on children -- The incestuous family -- Victims of violent crimes -- The adult woman victim of rape -- Suicide -- Clinical ethics and legal res…
Describes the five key symptoms of codependence, and suggests a three-stage, journal-keeping approach for treatment and recovery.
Symptons of codependence; children in dysfunctional families; roots of codependence. Abstract Discusses the symptoms of codependence, explains how child abuse and dysfunctional family life can cause the condition, and suggests a path toward recovery.
Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to someone else's, you may be codependent-and you may find yourself in this book. The healing touchstone of millions, this modern classic by one of America's best-loved and most inspirational authors holds the key to understanding codependency and to unlocking its stultify…
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-190) and index.