Loving someone with a mental illness or history of trauma

This book is a great how-to-guide it is helpful for family navigating critical services as well as connecting genuinely.

Part 1: Reflecting on your experience

Part 2: Supporting your loved one

Part 3: Strengthening your relationship with your loved one

Part 4: Managing common challenges

Michelle D. Sherman, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified, licensed clinical psychologist and nationally recognized leader in the family experience of mental illness and trauma.

De Anne M. Sherman, Michelle’s mother is a mental health advocate, author and educator. the Shermans draw from their professional roles, and from their lived experiences as family members and friends of those with a mental illness.

“In addition to naming your loved one’s losses, it’s important to consider your experience as well. It may be tempting to downplay your feelings and minimize the many impacts on you, especially if you compare yourself to your loved one.”