1st Edition
Living with Multiple Sclerosis A Group-Based Psychological Support Intervention for Newly Diagnosed People with MS (LiMS)
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, considering the illness as a challenge to personal development. It analyses 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 the 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 specialising in clinical, health or developmental psychology.
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
Biography
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); 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).
