{"product_id":"families-facing-death-9780787940508","title":"Families Facing Death","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA down-to-earth and highly practical guide, this is the first book to explain and illustrate the relationship between family systems, illness, and loss. This updated paperback edition includes theoretical information along with specific suggestions for developing the important skills needed to manage psychosocial symptoms in the patient and family, both during illness and after death. The author explains how to understand the dynamics of the family as an interactive, intradepAndent system. He also explains how to help families define and facilitate the tasks they must take to adjust to illness and loss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is an excellent book. . . . I recommAnd it highly to alltherapists and healthcare workers as a clear and compassionateexposition about death in families.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A clinical tour de force?the case presentations make theory comealive and highlight how professionals can facilitate growth at theAnd of life.\" (Dale G. Larson, author, The Helper's Journey:Working With People Facing Grief, Loss, and Life-ThreateningIllness)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Insightful application of family systems theory and practicalwisdom from years of counseling experience make Families FacingDeath an invaluable resource for anyone who cares for peopleconfronting life-limiting illness or living with grief.\" (IraByock, author, Dying Well)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocus on the Family.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Family as a System.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Loss and the Life Cycle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Family Prepares for Death.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Grieving Family.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Helping Families Face Death.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e An Ethnic Perspective.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ethical Dilemmas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix A: Annotated Filmography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: Reading List.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405029941591,"sku":"9780787940508","price":40.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787940508.jpg?v=1730488420","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/families-facing-death-9780787940508","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}