The MS Workbook

by Fraser, Robert T.; Kraft, George H., M.D.; Ehde, Dawn M., Ph.D.; Johnson, Kurt L., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781572243903
• ISBN10: 1572243902
• Edition: Workbook
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-01
• Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc

Summary

You can live a fuller and more rewarding life with multiple sclerosis. In this book you'll find clear, practical tips for taking care of your health, your livelihood, and your relationships-step-by-step advice for creating real change in your life.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Optimizing Your Medical Management	p. 3
Getting Things Done: Managing Your Time and Energy	p. 23
Perspectives on Psychotherapy	p. 35
Health-Promoting Behaviors	p. 47
Managing Depression, Anxiety, and Your Emotional Challenges	p. 65
Alternative Therapy Considerations	p. 87
Employment Strategies and Community Resources	p. 95
Disclosure to Employer and Using Job Accommodations	p. 105
Dealing with Health Insurance and Financial Concerns	p. 117
Help with Cognitive Problems: Using Neuropsychological Information Effectively	p. 129
Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income: How to Jump Through Hoops Without Stumbling	p. 143
The Caring Experience: Developing a Partnership	p. 159
Living with Multiple Sclerosis: The Connection to Spirituality	p. 173
Optimizing Your Love and Sex Life	p. 181
Tapping Available Community Resources	p. 193
Work Experience Survey	p. 203
U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards	p. 209
Employer Incentives for Hiring a Worker with a Disability	p. 213
Important Federal Regulations Relating to Multiple Sclerosis and Claims for Disability Benefits from the Social Security Administration	p. 215
General Considerations for Medical Reports in a Social Security Claim	p. 219
The Daily Activity Questionnaire	p. 223
Document the Impact of Your Multiple Sclerosis with Diary and Worksheets	p. 229
Resources	p. 237
References	p. 239
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