* Provides step-by-step guidance for face-to-face or remote therapy * Illustrated with therapeutic dialogs from real cases * Includes downloadable intervention handouts Learn how family caregivers of people with dementia can be supported by psychotherapy. This handbook addresses the extremely challenging situation that family caregivers of people with dementia face and is informed by the use of evidence-based psychotherapeutic strategies to support them. The book guides readers step-by step through effective therapeutic strategies, mainly based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, and illustrated with excerpts of dialogs between therapists and family caregivers from real sessions. Different modules address topics such as dealing with challenging behavior, self-care, perfectionism and guilt, and changes in the relationship with the ill person, barriers to seeking social and professional support, stress management and emotion regulation, accepting one's own limits, and dealing with institutionalization. These modules can be put together to meet different individuals' needs. Particular emphasis is placed on creating a positive therapeutic alliance and helping caregivers develop the motivation for change. Finally, multiple handouts that can be used in clinical practice are available for download. The intervention is suitable for various settings, including face-to-face or remote forms such as telephone or online therapy. This manual is ideal for clinical psychologists, gerontologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, and social workers working with people with dementia and their families.

About the Author
Gabiele Wilz, PhD, is Head of the Department of Counseling and Clinical Intervention and Director of the Psychotherapeutic Outpatient Clinic and CBT qualification at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena since 2009. She studied psychology in Marburg, received her PhD in 1998 at University of Leipzig, and worked from 1998 - 2003 as Assistant assistant Professor professor at the University of Leipzig in the Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology. From 2003 to 2008 she was Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology at the Technical University of Berlin. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical supervisor with licensure in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy.

Reviews
This much-needed volume is destined to be a classic in the field. The therapeutic guidelines have support from both clinical observation and empirical testing and are invaluable for any therapist working with caregivers. Reviewed by Marvin R. Goldfried, PhD, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA.



Book Information
ISBN 9780889376311
Author Gabriele Wilz
Format Paperback
Page Count 202
Imprint Hogrefe Publishing
Publisher Hogrefe Publishing