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Families, Carers and Professionals
Grainne Smith
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Description for Families, Carers and Professionals
Paperback. The lack of practical information available to the families of vulnerable individuals - and sometimes a similar lack of resources for the professionals who deal with them - can lead to frustration and in some cases tragedy. Num Pages: 274 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 414.
The lack of practical information available to the families of vulnerable individuals - and sometimes a similar lack of resources for the professionals who deal with them - can lead to frustration and in some cases tragedy. In this practical guide for anyone involved in caring for patients with challenging behaviour, Gráinne Smith (author of the bestselling Anorexia and Bulimia in the Family) champions the importance of teamwork so that carers, both formal and informal, can learn to collaborate in treatment approaches with professionals. Drawing on anonymous case studies as well as recent research and experience, this unique book provides an array of practical tools and templates to aid ... Read more
The lack of practical information available to the families of vulnerable individuals - and sometimes a similar lack of resources for the professionals who deal with them - can lead to frustration and in some cases tragedy. In this practical guide for anyone involved in caring for patients with challenging behaviour, Gráinne Smith (author of the bestselling Anorexia and Bulimia in the Family) champions the importance of teamwork so that carers, both formal and informal, can learn to collaborate in treatment approaches with professionals. Drawing on anonymous case studies as well as recent research and experience, this unique book provides an array of practical tools and templates to aid ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
Number of Pages
274
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470056950
SKU
V9780470056950
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Grainne Smith
Grainne Smith is a former Head Teacher, based in North East Scotland. When her daughter developed anorexia and bulimia nervosa, Grainne became her main carer, and wrote Anorexia and Bulimia in the Family (published by Wiley in 2004) about her experiences to help other carers. Since then she has spoken about the role of carers and families at a number ... Read more
Reviews for Families, Carers and Professionals
"Professionals can use this practical handbook when working with families." (SSTI, 2007) "This is essential reading for all professionals involved in the care of patients with challenging behaviour..." (Booktopia, 2007) "This book will help you communicate effectively with your loved one even when faced with very challenging and extreme behaviour!" (The Tonbridge and West Kent Eating Disorders ... Read more