Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma: Skills, Hope, and Strength for Your Journey

Michelle D. Sherman, PhD, ABPP
Johns Hopkins University Press
2025
Target Audience
Both
About the Book

 

Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma

Caring for a loved one with mental illness or trauma can be overwhelming and isolating. This guide offers support and practical advice to help families and friends cope and stay strong.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to manage difficult feelings like fear, guilt, and frustration
  • Ways to communicate clearly and set healthy boundaries
  • Tips for navigating the mental health system and supporting loved ones with trauma or PTSD

Extra Support

  • Handling challenges like substance misuse and when help is refused
  • Supporting children affected by a family member’s illness
  • Building your own strength and improving relationships

This easy-to-use book provides hope, helpful tools, and real-life stories to guide you through tough times. It’s a valuable resource for anyone who wants to better support someone they care about.