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Gwen Howe - Working with Schizophrenia: A Needs Based Approach - 9781853022425 - V9781853022425
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Working with Schizophrenia: A Needs Based Approach

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Description for Working with Schizophrenia: A Needs Based Approach Paperback. Based on a tried and tested needs-based approach it begins by looking at the present 'state of play' in society's approach to schizophrenia, and the experiences of both sufferers and their families. It goes on to identify the needs raised by such experiences and considers ways of meeting them, before detailing methods of intervention. Num Pages: 200 pages, references, further reading list, index. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMS; MBP; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 317.

This is a practical handbook for all professionals, especially those based in the community, and others working with people suffering from schizophrenia. It is concerned with promoting real understanding of their experiences and developing effective ways to facilitate them to maintain a reasonable quality of life.

Featuring many contributions from sufferers, carers and service providers, and based on a tried and tested needs based approach pioneered by the author and her colleagues, it begins by looking at the present `state of play' in society's approach to schizophrenia, and the experiences of both sufferers and their families. It goes on ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781853022425
SKU
V9781853022425
Shipping Time
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Ref
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About Gwen Howe
Gwen Howe began her career in psychiatric social work twenty years ago. A specialist senior practitioner and ASW until 1988, she went on to manage a centre for schizophrenia sufferers. Now retired, her fourth book was published earlier this year. Gwen is co-ordinator of a local pressure group of sufferers and carers and a member of Depression Alliances professional advisory ... Read more

Reviews for Working with Schizophrenia: A Needs Based Approach
`This is clearly a valuable book and, in the present climate of concern about the wisdom or otherwise of caring for schizophrenic patients in the community, it has particular relevance. Many professionals in this challenging area will find this book useful, and a good basis for discussing relevant issues with colleagues and trainees. The discussion of resources, unusual in books ... Read more

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