Working with Chronic Illness

Reviews / Votes

'It is clear that Altschuler and her colleagues have considerable experience with and empathy for families who struggle with chronic illness. We can thank her for a perspective that is positive without invalidating suffering. Her questions can help those of us who work with illness to look outside our systems and get unstuck.' - Family, Systems & Health 'Altschuler and her colleagues have developed a rich, practical and authoritative description of working therapeutically with different aspects of chronic illness. While clearly reflecting contemporary systemic thinking, the authors also draw on other writers who have approached the field of physical illness from a broad and interesting range of mental health perspectives.' - Journal of Family Therapy 'This book is recommended for all clinicians who treat persons with chronic illness...Altschuler has compiled a road map to making sense of and providing effective services for both persons with illnesses and caregivers in a family context.' - Psychology of Women Quarterly 'Written by experienced trainers in family therapy...the book provides a fresh and innovative insight into this demanding field.' - Jenni Frost, Professional Nurse 'an excellent read for all child care practitioners.' - British Journal of Social Work 'Illness in the family is a subject which is seldom discussed but which must affect a large proportion of people who seek counselling. This book provides a useful basic introduction to the issues involved from a systems perspective.' - Julia Segal, Central Middlesex Hospital