This second edition is fully updated with the latest research findings on bipolar disorder.
Julie A. Fast is a coach for partners and family members of those with bipolar disorder. She runs a successful blog at www.juliefast.com and is coauthor of Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder and Get It Done When You're Depressed. John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP, is professor emeritus at Alliant International University in Sacramento, CA. He is author or coauthor of over twenty books addressing psychotherapy, psychiatric medication treatment, and neurobiology.
"Julie A. Fast and John D. Preston have put together an impressive
second-edition guide for couples struggling with the reality of
bipolar disorder. They strive to decouple the diagnosis from the
individual living with it. This premise lays the groundwork for
their discussion of compassionate, non-blaming communication
combined with effective couples-based solutions for those striving
to work through the interpersonal complexities of a relationship
impacted by bipolar disorder. Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder
really is a must-read for anyone who does."
--Russ Federman, PhD, ABPP, director of counseling and
psychological services at the University of Virginia and author of
Facing Bipolar
"More than an education about bipolar disorder, this is a welcome
to the journey, in the kindest language you will find in any such
book. Open to any page and you will notice the tone and wisdom of
people who've obviously been there. It's a challenge to maintain a
relationship with someone who has this illness. You'd do well to
have a guide, and you will not find any better than Julie A. Fast
and John D. Preston. Nor will you find any clearer advice than that
which the authors have laid out. Their book is remarkably
emotionally intelligent and a privilege to read."
--James Phelps, MD, mood disorders specialist at Samaritan Mental
Health in Corvallis, OR, and author of Why Am I Still
Depressed?
"Resources for individuals with bipolar disorder are few and far
between, but those for the people who care for them are even
scarcer. Julie A. Fast and John D. Preston have put together a
valuable resource for families and caregivers of people with
bipolar disorder. Taking a holistic perspective, these authors
offer advice that will help readers help their loved ones with
bipolar disorder. More importantly, this book encourages and helps
readers to take good care of themselves and their
relationships."
--Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, RSW, psychotherapist and author of The
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder,
The Bipolar Workbook for Teens, and other books
"This book will help the loved ones of people living with bipolar
disorder to better understand its challenges. It provides clear,
concrete ways of giving the support needed to keep their loved ones
healthy and get them through the rough spots."
--Ruth White, PhD, MPH, MSW, associate professor of social work at
Seattle University and author of Bipolar 101
"I am truly impressed with this wonderful book. I will have it in
my office and recommend it to patients' partners as a matter of
course as they go through the journey with this illness."
--Steven Juergens, MD
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