How mothers cope with their adolescent child''s disability

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The book delves into the coping strategies of mothers caring for adolescents with Cerebral Palsy, highlighting a significant gap in existing literature. It identifies two primary coping styles: emotion-focused, often maladaptive, and problem-focused, which tends to be more effective. The research uncovers how specific factors influence these coping mechanisms, linking them to various defense strategies. It emphasizes that the challenges of adolescence intensify stress for mothers, aiming to provide insights for clinicians to better support these families.