How do you cope with a life-challenging disease? How you do respond can have a profound effect on the physical course of the illness. There is a healing power in hope, and a destructive power in despair. Attitude matters. Some people seem to be ''naturally'' better at creating the right attitude, but we can all learn to improve our coping skills. Coping is a practical compendium for those living with or dealing with life-challenging diseases. Detailing the many ways of coping that Professor Rubin Battino has learnt during his extensive professional experience from friends and support groups, from research and from practice it is written to be thoroughly accessible and informative, as it explores a wide range of techniques and methods that have proved to have a healing influence. These include:Guided ImageryAlternative medicineRelaxation methods, including Jackobson's Progressive Relaxation technique and Benson's Relaxation Response MethodMeditationSupport groupsStructured writingArt therapyNutritionFeaturing a variety of exercises and strategies, and assessing the uses and benefits of each, Coping is a complete guide to facing serious illness with hope and resourcefulness. Packed with invaluable advice on practical subjects such as communicating with medical personnel, and concluding with an extensive appendix of useful contacts, this book is simply an invaluable reference and companion for everyone dealing with life-challenging disease.
