Depression and Bipolar Disorder · Family Psychoeducation Group Manual by Bartha, Christina -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Use of This Manual Group 1. Introductions and Overview

Section 1: Leader’s Introductions, Welcome and Preview of Group Section 2: Members’ Introduction Section 3: Overview of Mood Disorders Section 3a: Overview of Depressive Disorders Section 3b: Overview of Bipolar Disorder

Group 2. Medical and Psychosocial Treatments

Section 1 a: Medical Treatments — Depression Section 1 b: Medical Treatments — Bipolar Disorder Section 2: Psychosocial Treatment Options

Group 3. Stress Management for Family and Caregivers

Section 1: How Has Your Life Been Changed by Your Relative’s Illness? Section 2: How Do You Recognize Stress in Yourself? Section 3: Coping Strategies Section 4: Relaxation Techniques

Group 4. Communication Strategies

Group 5. Problem Management

Section 1: Review of Communication Strategies Section 2: Introduction of Problem Management Section 3: How to Choose a Problem Section 4: Using Brainstorming to Solve Problems Section 5: Putting Brainstorming to Work Section 6: Review and Wrap-Up

Group 6. Crisis Management

Section 1: Review of Problem Management Section 2: Introduction to Crisis Management Section 3: “What Crisis Have You Had to Deal With?” Section 4: Strategies for Handling a Crisis Section 5: Behaviours That Should Not Be Tolerated

Group 7. Working with the Medical and Legal Systems

Section 1: Emergency Action Plan Section 2: Developing an Emergency Action Plan Section 3: How to Work with the Medical and Legal Systems

Group 8. Summary and Planning for the Future

Section 1: Review of Groups 1 to 7 Section 2: Community Resources Section 3: Looking to the Future Section 4: Sharing Observations and Feelings

Afterword References Appendices

Appendix 1. Sample Brochure Appendix 2. Mood Disorders Screening Form Appendix 3. Intake Form Appendix 4. Satisfaction Form Appendix 5. Glossary Appendix 6. Out of the Ashes of Mental Illness...A New Life Appendix 7. Handouts - English Appendix 8. Handouts - French