I Didn't CAUSE IT, I Can't CHANGE IT: How Mothers of Adult Children with Co-Occurring Disorders Have Coped
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (937 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 194248920X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 136 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dealing with your child's mental health issues Mr. and Mrs. James F. Mack I loved this book because it succinctly deals with the "heavy" topics of mental illness and substance abuse. It goes right to the challenges mothers face when dealing with their loved ones' co-occurring disorders (COD) using real life stories as examples. If you are feeling challenged and alone right now as you face your child's COD issues, this book is for YOU! I also think it should be read by doctors, teachers, substance abuse counselors and mental health profes. This is a great book. This is a great book written from the heart. I laughed, I cried, I learned. Reading it helped me turn the corner on how I perceive co-occurring disorder (mental illness and substance abuse) and how it affects my journey with my Son. He is a miracle and a gift!. Nancy M. Brown said Son with co-occurring disorders. I have a sone with schizophrenia and substance abuse and found this book so informative. Fortunately my son is in recovery but years ago when going through the turmoil, this book would have been even more helpful. Excellent book!
Fourteen mothers graciously shared their stories and as varied as their experiences were, there were many common threads. No matter the challenges that a parent or their child faces, it can be hard to know the ‘right’ thing to do. As awareness is raised, individuals and families who suffer from these disorders come out of the shadows of stigma and shame.I DIDN’T CAUSE IT, I CAN’T CHANGE IT explains the journey taken by mothers of adult children who have experienced co-occurring disorders. What it all comes down to is hope. Knowing how and where to find help for their son or daughter is just the beginning. After caring for their loved one, a parent must turn their attention to themselves as well.CO-OCCURRING mental illness and addiction are brain diseases that affect many individuals. It is no wonder that oftentimes the parent of an adult child with mental illness and addiction feels a
When she is not busy serving her clients, she is co-Ringmaster, with her husband David, over their Three Ring Circus at home. Adrienne Murray is a Project Manager with Dunleavy & Associates, a Philadelphia-based consulting firm that provides professional services to non-profit organizations. About the Author Mary Ryan Woods, RND, LADC, MSHS, is the creator and CEO of WestBridge, a treatment program for individuals with co-occurring disorders headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire. She has spent her career working in the fields of addiction and mental health treatment.
When she is not busy serving her clients, she is co-Ringmaster, with her husband David, over their Three Ring Circus at home. . Adrienne Murray is a Project Manager with Dunleavy & Associates, a Philadelphia-based consulting firm that provides professional services to non-profit organizations. Mary Ryan Woods, RND, LADC,