Infertility and Identity
Lara L. Deveraux
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Description for Infertility and Identity
Hardback. A therapeutic approach to treating infertile patients that focuses on what it means to be infertile rather than on solving the problem through remedies such as adoption or treatment. The authors point out that regardless of whether you eventually become a parent, the significance of being infertile continues to influence your life. Num Pages: 322 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MFKC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 564.
A new model for treating infertility
This new book offers a revolutionary clinical model for treating individuals and couples who are infertile. The authors reveal how infertility profoundly affects a sense of identity and colors the most intimate relationships with family and friAnds. Step by step, this vital resource, shows clinicians how they can learn to support clients in overcoming their inevitable sense of loss and help them to regain their power.
The authors' advocacy of acceptance of infertility is a liberating approach for families who have been struggling to `resolve' these life long ... Read more
A new model for treating infertility
This new book offers a revolutionary clinical model for treating individuals and couples who are infertile. The authors reveal how infertility profoundly affects a sense of identity and colors the most intimate relationships with family and friAnds. Step by step, this vital resource, shows clinicians how they can learn to support clients in overcoming their inevitable sense of loss and help them to regain their power.
The authors' advocacy of acceptance of infertility is a liberating approach for families who have been struggling to `resolve' these life long ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
322
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780787938819
SKU
V9780787938819
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Lara L. Deveraux
ANN JACKOWAY HAMMERMAN are clinical social workers in private practice with Clayton Counseling Associates in St. Louis, Missouri.
Reviews for Infertility and Identity
"A liberating approach for families who have been struggling to `resolve' these lifelong issues. This original book should be read by therapists, adoption professionals, clients, and anyone touched by infertility. It can change your life."
Linda Perilstein, executive director, Cradle of Hope Adoption Center, Washington, DC "Finally, there is an explanation and hope given to all clients ... Read more
Linda Perilstein, executive director, Cradle of Hope Adoption Center, Washington, DC "Finally, there is an explanation and hope given to all clients ... Read more