Psyche and helix : psychological aspects of genetic counseling / edited by Robert G. Resta ; essays by Seymour Kessler.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kessler, Seymour.

Resta, Robert G.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Genetic counseling--Psychological aspects.

Genetic counseling.

Genetic Counseling.

Psychology.

Medical Subjects:

Genetic Counseling.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

xii, 180 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Wiley, 2000.

Summary:

Genetic counseling involves helping families cope with the medical, psychological, and social effects of genetic disease. Experience in research has shown that being at risk for a genetic disease can have devastating psychological effects on patients and their families. This book covers the psychotherapeutic issues in genetic counseling.

Contents:

1. Analysis of a Transcript 1

2. Quantitative Analysis of a Transcript of a Genetic Counseling Session 19

3. Management of Guilt and Shame 35

4. Suffering and Countertransference 63

5. Preselection: A Family Coping Strategy in Huntington Disease 68

6. Advanced Counseling Techniques 73

7. More on Counseling Skills 85

8. Empathy and Decency 99

9. A Critical Review of the Literature Dealing with Education and Reproduction 109

10. Teaching and Counseling 135

11. Thoughts on Directiveness 142

12. Nondirectiveness Revisited 150.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0471350559

OCLC:

43323655