It Runs in My Family: Illness as a Family Legacy

This volume offers therapists effective, practical strategies for helping patients overcome the psychological impact of a history of serious illness in the family. Using illustrative case material, the author discusses the feelings of powerlessness that family illness can produce in an individual, and describes techniques for fostering a healthier, more empowered attitude. She shows how various assessment exercises and validation techniques can help the person distinguish between reality and the myths that evolved as a ... Read More

This volume offers therapists effective, practical strategies for helping patients overcome the psychological impact of a history of serious illness in the family. Using illustrative case material, the author discusses the feelings of powerlessness that family illness can produce in an individual, and describes techniques for fostering a healthier, more empowered attitude. She shows how various assessment exercises and validation techniques can help the person distinguish between reality and the myths that evolved as a result of the family illness. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $27.50 (Expires Jun 23, 2025) 365 Day Rental: $32.50 (Expires Dec 25, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $49.99 Title: It Runs in My Family by Joan C. Barth Publisher: Taylor & Francis Print ISBN: 9780876307120, 0876307128 eText ISBN: 9781135063801 Edition: 1993 1st edition Format: EPUB eBook	$27.50 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ