{"product_id":"9781441921284","title":"Chronic Pain and Family: A Clinical Perspective","description":"\u003ch1\u003eChronic Pain and Family: A Clinical Perspective\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRoy, Ranjan\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChronic pain affects every facet of a patient’s life, and nowhere is this more evident than in the complex arena of family life. Chronic Pain and Family: a Clinical Perspective examines typical family issues associated with prolonged illness, offering realistic ways to approach them in therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformed by current practice and his own experience, noted author\/clinician Ranjan Roy brings fresh insights to common pain scenarios and therapeutic impasses, and provides a framework for assessing marital and family relationships when chronic pain is a defining factor. Clinicians will get not only a clearer understanding of sensitive issues, but also effective strategies for engaging clients without turning them off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Meanings of pain in relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \"Who Does What?\": exploring changes in family roles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Resistance to treatment: why it occurs and how to work through it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Health concerns and other burdens on well spouses and children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Sexuality, domestic abuse, and other \"silent\" issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Case examples demonstrating therapy step-by-step with a range of couples and families\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor therapists and social workers who deal with this growing population of patients, Chronic Pain and Family: A Clinical Perspective stands at a unique intersection of pain\/disability and family resources. Roy’s recognition of the family’s changing demographics together with his synthesis of clinical knowledge make the book suitable for graduate-level courses as well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2010-10-29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781441921284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/0-387-29649-2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 158\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392158253196,"sku":"9781441921284","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781441921284.jpg?v=1775765159","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781441921284","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}