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Support Group For Spouse/Partners Of Mentally Ill Spouses/Partners, Amie Taft
Support Group For Spouse/Partners Of Mentally Ill Spouses/Partners, Amie Taft
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Being a caregiver to a mentally ill spouse or partner can be emotionally draining and isolating. Many caregivers lack both knowledge and skill in dealing with the complex issues that arise from living with a mentally ill partner. They run the risk of a higher rate both subjective and objective burnout, face issues of stigma, and compassion fatigue. This support group curriculum was created to reduce the burden faced by caregivers as it seeks to strengthen these relationships. Academic research, as well as key informant interviews were conducted to create a eight week support group curriculum. Family systems theory concludes …