The manual
Supporting a family member with schizophrenia: Practical strategies for daily living
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En français : Soutenir un membre de sa famille atteint de schizophrénie : Des stratégies et des techniques pratiques pour la vie quotidienne.
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Section 1: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Schizophrenia
- Overview
- Schizophrenia 101
- How supports can help
Section 2: Executive Functioning
- Overview
- Levels of functioning
- Types of functioning
Section 3: Developing a Plan
- Introducing supports to your relative
- Customizing your plan
- Deciding what to work on first
- Pulling it all together
Section 4: Getting Started with Environmental Supports
- Devices for recording and tracking progress
- Supports that address memory and attention difficulties
- Targeting specific activities for support
Section 5: Basic Strategies for Everyday Living
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Dental hygiene
- Applying makeup
- Using the toilet
- Keeping the home clean and tidy
- Healthy eating and cooking
- Doing laundry
- Managing medication
Section 6: Strategies that Go Beyond the Basics
- Overview
- Grocery shopping
- Transportation
- Managing money
- Social skills and communication
- Leisure skills
- Work skills
Section 7: Putting Supports into Practice
- Environmental supports
- Troubleshooting
- Frequently asked questions