Family Therapy with Couples and Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
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| Title: | Family Therapy with Couples and Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. |
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| Authors: | Spencer, Chelsea, Haub, Michelle |
| Source: | Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal. Dec2018, Vol. 40 Issue 4, p299-308. 10p. |
| Subjects: | Parkinson's disease diagnosis, Parkinson's disease treatment, Alzheimer's disease, Family psychotherapy, Medical personnel, Patient-professional relations, Parkinson's disease, Psychotherapists, Spouses, Social support, Patients' families |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Family therapists are increasingly called upon to work with individuals and families with medical issues, but often do not have sufficient background on the issue to be most helpful. The purpose of this paper is to help family therapists understand Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and its impact on the individual and his or her family. PD is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder in the United States, following Alzheimer’s disease (Hirtz et al., Neurology 68:326-337, 2007). According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, approximately 60,000 individuals are diagnosed with PD every year, and approximately one million Americans are currently living with PD. In this paper, we provide an overview of PD based on research and the second author’s many years of providing services for individuals with PD, as well as offer specific recommendations for providing family therapy using narrative, solution-focused and emotionally focused therapy based on the first author’s work as a family therapist with individuals, groups, and couples dealing with PD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Family therapists are increasingly called upon to work with individuals and families with medical issues, but often do not have sufficient background on the issue to be most helpful. The purpose of this paper is to help family therapists understand Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and its impact on the individual and his or her family. PD is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder in the United States, following Alzheimer’s disease (Hirtz et al., Neurology 68:326-337, 2007). According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, approximately 60,000 individuals are diagnosed with PD every year, and approximately one million Americans are currently living with PD. In this paper, we provide an overview of PD based on research and the second author’s many years of providing services for individuals with PD, as well as offer specific recommendations for providing family therapy using narrative, solution-focused and emotionally focused therapy based on the first author’s work as a family therapist with individuals, groups, and couples dealing with PD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 08922764 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10591-018-9458-x |
