BURNOUT IN FAMILIES by Charles R. Figley ( 9781574440478 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

BURNOUT IN FAMILIES
THE SYSTEMIC COSTS OF CARING

By:

Charles R. Figley

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Hardback

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ISBN 10:

1574440470

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9781574440478

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

29 December, 1997

Series:

Innovations in Psychology Series

Pages:

240

Description:

This text discusses the emotional vulnerability of families exposed to the chronic or acute stress of one of its members. It explains the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of secondary traumatic stress and applies the concept of "burnout" to interpersonal relationships within the family.

Synopsis:

Sleeplessness, depression, anxiety...these are common symptoms of the burnout that often accompanies living with a loved one who has experienced some kind of traumatic stress. It's well known that the loss of a child, a life-threatening injury, sexual assault or combat experience can affect the victim in traumatic ways, but what's often overlooked is how this trauma affects those closest to the victim - the family. Burnout in Families focuses on the emotional vulnerability of families exposed to the chronic or acute stress of one of its members. Editor Charles R. Figley brings together seven psychologists from around the United States to take a closer look at what's now known as secondary traumatic stress disorder - the burnout that occurs when family members care for or just live with other family members who have undergone a traumatic life event. The authors provide a comprehensive review of the available literature and offer solutions for treating and preventing family burnout and the marital and family discord that inevitably follows. Burnout in Families is an ideal text for university-level psychology, family therapy and social work courses.

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