Gabriele Wilz

Psychotherapeutic Support for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia

The Tele.TAnDem Manual

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Learn how family caregivers of people with dementia can be supported by psychotherapyProvides step-by-step guidance for face-to-face or remote therapyIllustrated with therapeutic dialogs from real casesIncludes downloadable intervention handoutsThis handbook addresses the extremely challenging situation that family caregivers of people with dementia face and is informed by the use of evidence-based psychotherapeutic strategies to support them.The book guides readers step-by step through effective therapeutic strategies, mainly based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, and illustrated with excerpts of dialogs between therapists and family caregivers from real sessions. Different modules address topics such as dealing with challenging behavior, self-care, perfectionism and guilt, as well as changes in the relationship with the ill person, barriers to seeking social and professional support, stress management and emotion regulation, accepting one's own limits, and dealing with institutionalization. These modules can be put together to meet different individuals' needs. Particular emphasis is placed on creating a positive therapeutic alliance, resource activation, and helping caregivers develop the motivation for change. Finally, multiple handouts that can be used in clinical practice are available for download.The intervention is suitable for various settings, including face-to-face therapy or remote forms such as telephone or online therapy. This manual is ideal for clinical psychologists, gerontologists, psychotherapists, social workers, and counsellors working with people with dementia and their families.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hogrefe Publishing
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 282mm x 231mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 625g
• ISBN-13: 9780889376311
• ISBN-10: 088937631X
• Artikelnr.: 68065428