Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches
Schizophrenia in the Family. How do we cope? How can we help? We each have adult sons with schizophrenia and have written acclaimed books about it. We say it like it is, to help families, practitioners and those with SMI (serious mental illness) feel less alone...and learn. Randye Kaye, Mindy Greiling, Miriam Feldman...and guests.
Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches
Not-So-Happy Holidays? How to Manage with SMI in the Family
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What if, for families coping with SMI (serious mental illness) in a loved one, the holiday season is "the most difficult time of the year"?
The 3 Moms Discuss - Holidays past, in joy, crisis or grief - and how we currently celebrate what is...the best we can.
Some tips we share:
- Lower Holiday expectations and Marketing Myths (e.g., perfect holidays)
- Plan Ahead - even for possible disaster
- Have a Plan B - and maybe C, D...
- Include Your Loved One as Much as Possible, Especially if They Can Help
- Don't Let the "Unsqueaky Wheels" feel ignored
- Cherish the Good Moments - Find the Positives
- Be Willing to Change Traditions as Needed
- Set and Enforce Limits - Know Your Boundaries
- Imagine How it Is for Your Loved One
- Family Love Matters - You Do Make a Difference
Happy (and Realistic) Holidays to You All!
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Resources:
Look Again Podcast: https://www.bcss.org/lookagain/
Tips from NAMI: https://www.nami.org/Blogs/From-the-CEO/December-2021/The-Most-Difficult-Time-of-The-Year-Mental-Health-During-the-Holidays
Mindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/
Randye and her book: https://benbehindhisvoices.com/
Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/
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Randye Kaye
Mindy Greiling
Miriam (Mimi) Feldman
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