Managing Stress in Families: Cognitive and Behavioural Strategies for Enhancing Coping Skills

Originally published in 1993, Managing Stress in Families deals with the  use of well-researched psychosocial strategies in working with families  under stress. This includes households where one or more members  experience major mental or physical health problems, learning  disabilities, as well as marital and family stresses. It takes a  structured problem-solving approach that builds on the efforts of all  members living together to manage their stresses in the best way they  know.

Designed as a practical workbook to assist in the training  of therapists from all clinical disciplines, the book describes in  detail the strategies that are effective in working with families, and  the therapist skills required in order to employ these interventions.  The authors, who have all worked with families in community settings,  describe in a clear step-by-step manner how to employ a variety of  techniques including communication skills training and training in the  use of problem-solving skills. They use case studies to illustrate their  practice and to cover problem areas such as dealing with crises and the  difficulties that arise in therapy.

Managing Stress in Families  is an invaluable practical handbook which gives a clear idea of what to  do in therapy sessions. It will be of immense help to all mental health  and social service practitioners, particularly those working in  community settings.