Day by Day
Day by Day The impact of finding out your child is disabled can be wide ranging. Research shows that mental health, relationships, family life, access to work and leisure activities, as well as…
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Day by Day
The impact of finding out your child is disabled can be wide ranging. Research shows that mental health, relationships, family life, access to work and leisure activities, as well as finances can all be affected. The author's experience as a psychologist and parent of a disabled child informs this book which focuses on what helps, and hinders, parent-carers' emotional wellbeing.
The author re-focuses attention onto the wellbeing of the parent. For many parents the focus of those around them is solely on the child and their own needs become neglected. This includes acknowledging emotions, connecting with positive others, empowering yourself, regularly engaging in self-care and finding your own sense of meaning and purpose in life.
Identifying the myriad of different emotions parents may experience as an understandable reaction to an unexpected situation the book includes quotes from