Listening to Life Stories: A New Approach to Stress Intervention in Health Care - Hardcover

Rybarczyk, Bruce, Ph.D.; Bellg, Albert

9780826195708: Listening to Life Stories: A New Approach to Stress Intervention in Health Care

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0826195709 ISBN 13: 9780826195708

Publisher: Springer Pub Co, 1997

Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL. Discusses the use of life narrative interviewing to reduce the stress of patients who are facing acute illness or invasive medical procedures. For clinicians.

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About the Author:

Bruce Rybarczyk, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Clinical Psychology Program at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he also received his PhD. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology and a Fellow in Division 22 of the American Psychological Association, both in Rehabilitation Psychology. He is also Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical Psychology.

Review:

"Listening to Life Stories gives a refreshing, enriching and useful approach to unifying the science and art of medicine." - Herbert Benson, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

"This useful book presents a practical introduction to understanding, planning and implementing narrative reminiscence programs, particularly in the hospital setting. I recommend the book for those interested in a low-cost but highly effective approach to enhancing the quality of life of patients in a variety of settings." - Martita Lopez, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Training, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center

"An important contribution to the literature in both geropsychology and behavioral medicine. This is an essential book for anyone interested in medical care, rehabilitation, or counseling of older adults. I predict it will be seen as a classic in years to come." - Jon Rose, Ph.D., Geropsychologist, VA Palo Alto Health Care System

"The authors have done an excellent job of presenting the personal, psychological, and spiritual benefits of sharing life stories for both storyteller and listener. The book is filled with helpful, concrete suggestions and illustrations for conducting effective interviews." - George Fitchett, D.Min, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center

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