A workbook for a woman in a loving relationship who wants to move toward marriage when her partner does not. The steps and the questions that follow each one wiill enable the reader to discover and take actions that are right for her and her relationship without blaming the man she loves.
An estimated two to three million people in the United States today were raised by a schizophrenic parent. Brown and Roberts offer a unique book based on interviews with over forty adult children of mothers diagnosed as schizophrenic. Such topics as the isolation their family felt, their chaotic home environments, their present relationships with their mothers, and the lost potential of mother and child are covered. Their stories are fascinating and provide important information to both the mental health community and the lay public. The offspring have been described as having higher rates of "increased aggressivity" and "sibling conflict," but often their circumstances strengthened these children and contributed to artistic and creative talents, resiliency, and high achievements. The authors provide an overview of schizophrenia, behaviors of the affected parent, and the marital relationship of the patient and her non-schizophrenic spouse. As adults, the respondents now share their grievances about the psychological community--what they needed and did not get. Brown and Roberts then present suggestions for treatment of affected children aimed at psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and health care providers.
An estimated two to three million people in the United States today were raised by a schizophrenic parent. Brown and Roberts offer a unique book based on interviews with over forty adult children of mothers diagnosed as schizophrenic. Such topics as the isolation their family felt, their chaotic home environments, their present relationships with their mothers, and the lost potential of mother and child are covered. Their stories are fascinating and provide important information to both the mental health community and the lay public. The offspring have been described as having higher rates of "increased aggressivity" and "sibling conflict," but often their circumstances strengthened these children and contributed to artistic and creative talents, resiliency, and high achievements. The authors provide an overview of schizophrenia, behaviors of the affected parent, and the marital relationship of the patient and her non-schizophrenic spouse. As adults, the respondents now share their grievances about the psychological community--what they needed and did not get. Brown and Roberts then present suggestions for treatment of affected children aimed at psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and health care providers.
In this thoroughly delightful book, the author takes the reader on a trip through Texas that informs as it entertains. With her tall tales and true stories of the nefarious, famous, and not so famous, discover how little towns of Texas came to be known and why Texans feel they have the right to brag so about the Lone Star State. From personal accounts and actual county records, this collection of off-the-wall trivia that could only be found in Texas will fascinate even the most knowledgeable Texan.
Women's Almanac 2002 is a first-stop reference source that combines news, issues, statistics, and a resource directory along with historical information and analysis from both the U.S. and international perspectives. No other resource offers this unique combination of information, complete with annotated list of Web sites, charts, statistics, and graphs. The Almanac is unique for its U.S. information, where women's history is profiled state by state. Acclaimed women's studies author Doris Weatherford, editor-in-chief and major contributor to the book, presents cutting-edge information about women in the United States and throughout the world.
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