{"product_id":"authentic-dialogue-with-persons-who-jennifer-hill-9781849050166","title":"Authentic Dialogue with Persons Who Are Developmentally Disabled: Sad Without Tears","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt has often been assumed that people with developmental disabilities are incapable of expressing or acquiring the level of emotional insight and sensitivity necessary to engage in any kind of therapy. Authentic Dialogue with Persons who are Developmentally Disabled explodes this myth, challenging mental health professionals and families to engage in genuine dialogue with people who are developmentally disabled. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRather than avoiding painful topics, such as awareness of the loss of a normal life, this book shows it is possible to confront these difficult and emotive issues within a therapeutic environment. The author, Jennifer Hill, follows the progress of several developmentally disabled individuals who participated in her group psychotherapy sessions over the course of several months and were able to discuss their feelings of sorrow, grief, jealousy and joy with the group. Offering rare insight into what it means to have a developmental disability from the perspective of those with the condition, Hill suggests a hopeful alternative to many of the programs currently on offer to the developmentally disabled. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThought-provoking and refreshing, this book will be of interest to social workers, psychologists, and educators in the fields of developmental disability and mental health, as well as families of individuals with developmental disabilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Hill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1849050163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781849050166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.60w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2009 pg. 152","brand":"Jennifer Hill","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48088900043007,"sku":"9781849050166","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e15de39c-f433-4164-a1a9-e33cf4a94769.jpg?v=1769107168","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/authentic-dialogue-with-persons-who-jennifer-hill-9781849050166","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}