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Author Kennedy, Paul, 1959-

Title Coping effectively with spinal cord injuries : a group program : therapist guide / Paul Kennedy
Published Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 69 pages) : illustrations
Series Treatments that work
Treatments that work.
Contents Introductory information for therapists -- Group logistics -- Session 1 : introduction to stress and coping -- Session 2 : assessing and managing stress -- Session 3 : problem solving -- Session 4 : managing emotions -- Session 5 : changing negative thinking -- Session 6 : maladaptive/adaptive coping -- Session 7 : social support (final session)
Summary For individuals who have suffered a spinal cord injury, it is a struggle to know how to assess and cope with such a life-changing event. The coping strategies that a person employs can have an enormous impact on their mental well-being and long-term health. Approach focused coping, in which the individual accepts and seeks to understand their condition, results in a sense of mastery, self-efficacy, and post traumatic growth. Conversely, avoidance focused coping can lead to anxiety, depression, self neglect, and substance abuse problems. Approximately 50% will meet the diagnostic criteria for d
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 67-68)
Notes Print version record
Subject Spinal cord -- Wounds and injuries -- Psychological aspects
Spinal cord -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment
Group psychotherapy.
Stress management.
Adaptability (Psychology)
Spinal Cord Injuries -- therapy
Psychotherapy, Group
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychotherapy, Group -- methods
Spinal Cord Injuries -- psychology
MEDICAL -- Surgery -- Neurosurgery.
Adaptability (Psychology)
Group psychotherapy
Spinal cord -- Wounds and injuries -- Psychological aspects
Spinal cord -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment
Stress management
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780199713035
0199713030
9780195339727
019533972X