ABSTRACT
This chapter is lengthy and deals with the important concept of Communication. The beginning of the chapter (pp. 64-70) gives an overview of the communication process and some concise ideas for those who lack confidence in this area. The latter part of the chapter takes the carer through different ‘communication skills’ topics. These skills will further develop your resources to steer Edi, in the long term, towards recovery and health and, in the short term, improve home life, atmosphere and family relationships. Each skill will take time, practice and patience to learn. Do not try to take in everything at once!
