{"title":"Izzy Goncalves","description":"\u003cp\u003eIzzy Goncalves explores the delicate and often misunderstood terrain of mental health with compassion and clarity. Her works offer heartfelt guidance for those supporting loved ones facing serious mental illness, blending practical advice with emotional insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find her books to be a source of comfort and understanding, rooted in real-world experience and a deep commitment to wellness. Goncalves' writing is both accessible and profound, making complex issues approachable for anyone seeking knowledge and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"loving-someone-with-a-serious-mental-illness-by-katherine-ponte-9781648483837","title":"Loving Someone with a Serious Mental Illness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePowerful and practical tools to help you support your loved one with serious mental illness, while also making room for your own needs. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e If you have a loved one—a spouse, adult child, or other family member—who has a mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression and is experiencing symptoms like psychosis, you need help right \u003ci\u003enow\u003c\/i\u003e. Delusions and hearing voices can be frightening. Mania can be unpredictable. Isolation and withdrawal can make things worse. Things are made even more challenging when your loved one is resistant to treatment. You may feel helpless watching them struggle. And you may question whether you can handle the myriad everyday practical and emotional challenges ahead. It’s important to know that you are not alone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Authors Katherine Ponte and Izzy Goncalves have been there. They \u003ci\u003eare\u003c\/i\u003e there. During Katherine’s ongoing eighteen-year recovery from severe bipolar disorder and depression, her husband Izzy has been her primary caregiver. Together through trial, trauma, and triumph, they have amassed an unmatched store of lived experiences, shared perspectives, and lessons learned. They now bravely share, for the first time, everything they have come to understand about the challenges they’ve faced and surmounted together. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A vital resource for families combating mental illness, this book will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Maintain and improve communication between you and your loved one \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Better understand your loved one’s feelings and emotions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Handle special situations, including de-escalating an emergency \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Discover different options for treatment  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Make room for self-care \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003cp\u003e The book never forgets one crucial truth: \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e have needs, too. That’s why the authors provide resources to ensure that you stay healthy, well-rested, and energized, so you can help your loved one on the path to recovery. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookreps NZ Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900434694380,"sku":"9781648483837","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781648483837-loving-someone-with-a-serious-mental-illness.jpg?v=1783408136"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/izzy-goncalves.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}