Susan Gingerich – författare

The authoritative presentation of social skills training (SST)--a highly effective, recovery-oriented intervention for people with serious mental illness--the third edition of this complete manual has been significantly revised with over 60% new material. SST can be implemented by a range of providers in diverse clinical and community settings. In a convenient large-size format, the book is packed with practical tools, including clinical vignettes, dialogues, reproducible curricula (Skill Sheets) for 84 skills, guidance for selecting skills to teach based on participants' needs, and tips for overcoming roadblocks. Purchasers get access to a companion website with downloadable copies of the Skill Sheets as well as online-only resources: 84 Social Skill Handouts for clients and 17 assessment forms and other tools for conducting SST groups.New to This Edition*Chapters on specific populations: SST with young people with high clinical risk or first-episode psychosis, older individuals, and those in residential or inpatient settings.*Chapters on cultural factors in SST; gender, sexual identity, and sexual harassment; and technology-based communication.*Three additional curricular areas--technology-based communication, school, and problem solving--for a total of 26 more skills than the prior edition.*Many new reproducible and downloadable tools.

The authoritative presentation of social skills training (SST)--a highly effective, recovery-oriented intervention for people with serious mental illness--the third edition of this complete manual has been significantly revised with over 60% new material. SST can be implemented by a range of providers in diverse clinical and community settings. In a convenient large-size format, the book is packed with practical tools, including clinical vignettes, dialogues, reproducible curricula (Skill Sheets) for 84 skills, guidance for selecting skills to teach based on participants' needs, and tips for overcoming roadblocks. Purchasers get access to a companion website with downloadable copies of the Skill Sheets as well as online-only resources: 84 Social Skill Handouts for clients and 17 assessment forms and other tools for conducting SST groups.New to This Edition*Chapters on specific populations: SST with young people with high clinical risk or first-episode psychosis, older individuals, and those in residential or inpatient settings.*Chapters on cultural factors in SST; gender, sexual identity, and sexual harassment; and technology-based communication.*Three additional curricular areas--technology-based communication, school, and problem solving--for a total of 26 more skills than the prior edition.*Many new reproducible and downloadable tools.

Will the person you love ever get better? Chances are you've grappled with the question. With care and support from their families, people with schizophrenia can and do make vast improvements. Noted therapists Kim Mueser and Susan Gingerich deepen your understanding of the illness and cover a wide range of effective treatments. Based on decades of research and experience, they offer pragmatic suggestions for dealing with depression, psychosis, and other symptoms. They show you how to prioritize needs, resolve everyday problems, and encourage your loved one to set life goals. Plus, individual sections highlight special issues for parents, children, siblings, and partners. Whether you’re facing schizophrenia for the first time or you’ve dealt with its impact for years, you’ll discover innovative ways to handle challenges that arise over the course of treatment, from reducing the chances of relapse to making friends and finding work. Recovery isn't an endpoint--it's a lifelong journey. With love, hope, and realistic optimism, striving for it can lead to a richer, more rewarding life for your entire family. Winner, NAMI/Ken Book Award

Personer med allvarlig psykisk ohälsa drabbas regelmässigt av funktionsnedsättningar till följd av den psykiska sjukdomen. I förlängningen leder detta till färdighetsbrister som hindrar glädje och samvaro med andra. Författarna presenterar konkreta metoder för arbete med att öka sociala färdigheter, går igenom bakomliggande forskning och ger stegvis guide till bedömning av klientens aktuella färdigheter. De konkreta områden som presenteras är bland andra: förstå andras ansiktsuttryck och reaktioner; uttrycka och hävda egna åsikter; inleda och hålla igång samtal; hantera konflikter; skaffa vänner och bygga relationer; hantera arbetsrelaterade situationer med flera. Boken innehåller en mängd olika arbetsblad som stöd i arbetet med social färdighetsträning.