Havens stories of true community healing

For good reasons, Americans are growing concerned about the cost of health care and housing. There are many reasons why people need care-the addiction of a teenage child or spouse, an elderly relative in need of nursing home care, a psychological disorder, or a chronic medical condition-but even mod...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Jason, Leonard (-)
Otros Autores: Perdoux, Martin
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Westport, Conn. : Praeger 2004.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Contemporary psychology (Praeger Publishers)
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798354406719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Contents; Series Foreword; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER 1: The Shrinking of Community in America; CHAPTER 2: More Than a Blessing; CHAPTER 3: The Dignity of Aging; CHAPTER 4: A Retreat from Mental Illness: Learning the Art of Living; CHAPTER 5: The Invisible Patient; CHAPTER 6: Other Havens; Appendix A: Oxford House and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Resources; Appendix B: Elderly Resources; Appendix C: Mental Health Resources; Appendix D: CFS, Fibromyalgia, and MCS Resources; Appendix E: Miscellaneous Resources and Links; Appendix F: Perceived Sense of Community Scale
  • Appendix G: Participatory Action Research with Chronic Fatigue SyndromeBibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; About the Series Editor and Advisory Board