Introduction

Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema by Elizabeth McMahon, PhD

This book will help you:

Understand the emotional challenges of lymphedema
Overcome these challenges and avoid common pitfalls
Recognize problems and know where to go for help
Communicate effectively with family, friends, coworkers, and health care professionals
Set and prioritize your goals
Identify where you are in the process of changing
Choose specific actions for reaching your goals
Monitor your progress and maintain your gains
Learn the ten signs of good coping and six warning signs of ineffective coping

This Book is a comprehensive guide for:

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Table of Contents
About the Author Elizabeth McMahon, PhD is a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience and a popular speaker at lymphedema meetings.
Book Reviews and advance praise for Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema.
Doody's Review by: Marilyn Sample, MS (Indiana State University)
Weighted Numerical Score: 88 - 3 Stars
Library Journal Review by Beth Hill of the University of Idaho Library appeared in the Oct. 15, 2005 issue.
Lymph Link Review from Lymph Link, the NLN newsletter, April 2006
This book is a hands-on guide that is intended not just for patients who have lymphedema, but also for family and friends, parents who have children with lymphedema, medical professionals, and psychotherapists. This book is an excellent resource that will give us all tools we can use to bridge the gap between the physical and emotional- and truly treat the “whole person.”

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