Description: Heart Illness and Intimacy: How Caring Relationships Aid Recovery Sotile, Professor Wayne M. Product Overview Proper diet, exercise, and medication have long been the "doctor's orders" that lead to successful recovery from heart illness. The psychological challenges of illness and recovery--including effects on married life and self-esteem--have rarely been addressed by cardiologists and therapists. Now there is growing recognition that the patient, and often the patient's whole family, needs help coping with the stresses and changes brought on by heart illness--and that such help can be the key to recovery. In Heart Illness and Intimacy, psychologist Wayne Sotile offers heart patients and their families the first extensive guide to this long-neglected area of cardiac rehabilitation. Sotile addresses common concerns about sex and intimacy, the effect of medication, and the difficulty of changing old habits. He describes techniques for managing stress, understanding personality types, and getting on with a happy and healthy life. His message is upbeat and reassuring: for most heart patients, sex is no more dangerous than gardening; "Type A" personalities can change their high-risk behaviors and their family relationships; fear, anger, guilt, and regrets can be replaced by positive emotions; coping with heart illness often leaves families closer and "healthier". Focusing on the ways illness affects spouses, children, and other family members, as well as patients themselves, Sotile offers practical advice for dealing with the emotional stress of heart disease and improving family relationships in general. He describes how illness and rehabilitation affect marriage and family life, and he explains how a patient or family member's reaction to the disease can itself be healthy or unhealthy. Case examples illustrate the importance of coping as a family "team" and highlight typical challenges for patients, spouses, and adult children of heart patients. Strategies for strengthening healthy relationships and honest communication are included, along with sample questions and dialogues. With a spirit of loving concern, Sotile asserts, people can help each other--and their relationships--survive the stress of chronic heart disease. Many, in fact, emerge from the experience leading fuller and more satisfying--in many cases better--lives than they led before experiencing the crisis of heart disease. Patients and spouses, family members, friends, and health professionals will find Heart Illness and Intimacy a practical guide to ensuring the best chance for the fullest possible recovery--for everyone. Read more Details Publisher : The Johns Hopkins University Press; First Edition (January 1, 1992) Language : English Hardcover : 312 pages ISBN-10 : 0801842905 ISBN-13 : 00 Item Weight : 1.32 pounds Dimensions : 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #6,269,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #297,018 in Medical Books (Books) #566,860 in Health, Fitness & Dieting (Books) #297,018 in Medical Books (Books) #566,860 in Health, Fitness & Dieting (Books) Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive as descried if not better. That means that you'll have confidence when placing your order. Free Shipping We are proud to offer free shipping on this item. Take advantage of it while you can! Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!
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ISBN: 0801842905
ISBN10: 0801842905
ISBN13: 9780801842900
EAN: 9780801842900
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Brand: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Number of Pages: 312 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Heart Illness and Intimacy : How Caring Relationships Aid Recovery
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Subject: Diseases / Heart, General
Publication Year: 1992
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 23.5 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Wayne M. Sotile
Subject Area: Health & Fitness
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover