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When a loved one won't seek mental health treatment how to promote recovery and reclaim your family's well-being

"If you have a family member or loved one who suffers from mental illness--but refuses to seek treatment--you may feel helpless, trapped, or emotionally drained. When you encourage them to seek treatment, they may become angry, defensive, or shut down altogether. And even if your loved one does...

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Main Authors: Pollard, C. Alec (Author), VanDyke, Melanie (Author), Mitchell, Gary (Author), Pollard, Heidi J. (Author), Mathis, Gloria (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, [2024]
Subjects:
Mental illness.
Mental illness > Family relationships.
Dysfunctional families.
Codependency.
Patient refusal of treatment.
Self-help publications.
Summary: "If you have a family member or loved one who suffers from mental illness--but refuses to seek treatment--you may feel helpless, trapped, or emotionally drained. When you encourage them to seek treatment, they may become angry, defensive, or shut down altogether. And even if your loved one does agree to seek therapy, they may not follow through. So how can you help the "recovery avoider" in your life, while still making room for your own needs? Grounded in the innovative family well-being approach (FWBA), this book is a road map for anyone who feels trapped by a family member or loved one suffering from mental illness. You'll learn how to communicate with your loved one in healthy and productive ways, find strategies for promoting recovery, and discover powerful practices to restore your own well-being--and the well-being of your family as a whole."--Page 4 of cover.
Physical Description: viii, 155 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN: 1648483135
9781648483134
Author Notes:

C. Alec Pollard, PhD , is founding director of the Center for OCD & Anxiety-Related Disorders at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, and professor emeritus of family and community medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a licensed psychologist with a special interest in the study and treatment of individuals with anxiety and emotional disorders who refuse or otherwise fail to benefit from evidence-based treatment. Pollard, codeveloper of the family well-being approach (FWBA), has authored or coauthored more than one hundred publications and leads the Family Consultation Team at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute.



Melanie VanDyke, PhD , is a licensed psychologist at the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Center for OCD & Anxiety-Related Disorders at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute. She was awarded Missouri Psychologist of the Year (2023) and has authored research articles and educational materials for professionals, patients, and families. VanDyke was principal investigator for the family well-being consultation research project, and is codeveloper of FWBA.



Gary Mitchell, LCSW , is a senior staff clinician at the Center for OCD & Anxiety-Related Disorders at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute. He is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of children and adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and related problems. He is an original member of the Family Consultation Team at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, and codeveloper of FWBA.



Heidi J. Pollard, RN, MSN , (1951-2024), was codeveloper of the family well-being approach (FWBA), and consulted with families dealing with a treatment-resistant loved one. She was an original member of the Family Consultation Team at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute.



Gloria Mathis, PhD , is co-owner of the Mid-Atlantic Center for OCD & Anxiety in Columbia, MD. She is a licensed psychologist specializing in OCD, anxiety disorders, and body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) disorders in individuals of all ages. While completing her postdoctoral fellowship, Mathis received training in FWBA from the Family Consultation Team at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute.



Foreword writer Gail Steketee, PhD , is a professor and cochair in the department of clinical practice at the Boston University School of Social Work. She is coauthor of Buried in Treasures .

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