Learn how family caregivers of people with dementia can be supported by psychotherapy Provides
step-by-step guidance for face-to-face or remote therapy Illustrated with therapeutic dialogs
from real cases Includes downloadable intervention handouts This handbook addresses the
extremely challenging situation that family caregivers of people with dementia face and is
informed by the use of evidence-based psychotherapeutic strategies to support them. The book
guides readers step-by step through effective therapeutic strategies mainly based on
cognitive-behavioral therapy and illustrated with excerpts of dialogs between therapists and
family caregivers from real sessions. Different modules address topics such as dealing with
challenging behavior self-care perfectionism and guilt as well as changes in the
relationship with the ill person barriers to seeking social and professional support stress
management and emotion regulation accepting one's own limits and dealing with
institutionalization. These modules can be put together to meet different individuals' needs.
Particular emphasis is placed on creating a positive therapeutic alliance resource activation
and helping caregivers develop the motivation for change. Finally multiple handouts that can
be used in clinical practice are available for download. The intervention is suitable for
various settings including face-to-face therapy or remote forms such as telephone or online
therapy. This manual is ideal for clinical psychologists gerontologists psychotherapists
social workers and counsellors working with people with dementia and their families.
