Living with Multiple Sclerosis

A Group-Based Psychological Support Intervention for Newly Diagnosed People with MS (LiMS)
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-77696-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 218 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

Connecting theory, research and intervention, Living with Multiple Sclerosis offers an effective, innovative and comprehensive group-based psychological support intervention specifically aimed at people newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (LiMS).

The book explains the theoretical foundations of the intervention, based on developmental psychology in the life cycle, and considering the illness as a challenge to personal development. It analyzes the psychological aspects addressed in the intervention: the redefinition of identity, the sense of coherence, the sense of self-efficacy in coping with the illness, the emotional experiences, the relationship between thoughts and emotions and the effective communication strategies. Describing all session-by-session activities that are carried out in group meetings, it allows for timely replication of the intervention, whilst still accommodating possible adaptations to specific local and cultural contexts. It gives a concrete, positive perspective of personal fulfilment for people living with MS. Furthermore, it illustrates the central role of research in the project and presents new perspectives in research and intervention focused on parenthood.

The book is valuable reading for psychologists, researchers and health professionals such as occupational or rehabilitation therapists working with people with MS, as well as students specializing in clinical, health or developmental psychology.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Calandri, Emanuela

Bonino, Silvia

Graziano, Federica

Borghi, Martina

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Pflegeforschung, Pflegemanagement
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie, Sozialpsychiatrie, Suchttherapie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Neurologie, Klinische Neurowissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Angewandte Psychologie
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Neurowissenschaften, Kognitionswissenschaft
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizin, Gesundheit: Sachbuch, Ratgeber

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Presentation. Introduction. Chapter 1. The History of the Project and its Characteristics Silvia Bonino. Chapter 2. The Theoretical Foundations Emanuela Calandri, Martina Borghi and Federica Graziano. Chapter 3. The Intervention Meeting by Meeting Martina Borghi. Chapter 4. Between theory and intervention: the contribution of the research Federica Graziano and Emanuela Calandri. Chapter 5. Beyond the individual: multiple sclerosis and parent-child relationships Federica Graziano, Emanuela Calandri and Martina Borghi.

Über Autor(innen)

Silvia Bonino, psychologist (M.A., Ph.D.) and psychotherapist, is Emeritus Professor of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Department of Psychology in the University of Turin (Italy). She is the author of Nature and Culture in Intimate Partner Violence: Sex, Love and Equality (Routledge, 2018) and Coping with Chronic Illness: Theories, Issues and Lived Experiences (Routledge, 2021).

Martina Borghi, psychologist (M.A.) and psychotherapist, works at CReSM (Regional Referral Centre for Multiple Sclerosis), AOU San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Orbassano, Torino (Italy) and collaborates with AISM (Italian SM Society).

Emanuela Calandri, psychologist (M.A., Ph.D.), is Associate Professor of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Department of Psychology in the University of Turin (Italy).

Federica Graziano, psychologist (M.A., Ph.D.), works at the Department of Psychology in the University of Turin (Italy).