Its my pleasure to be on the tour for this insightful read.
What's this about?
When her son was diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Linda Snow-Griffin, a psychologist in private practice, felt devastated and overwhelmed. There were thousands of questions going through her mind: How can I help him? What does he need to get better? Will he be able to get better?
Hope and Learning narrates the 20-year journey Linda and her son embarked on, as they navigated their way towards recovery and a better understanding of what it is like to live with schizophrenia.
This book combines personal experience with schizophrenia with substantial data to create a heart warming and informative resource.
Bobs and Books honest review:
I'll admit that when I started this read, I knew nothing about schizophrenia or know of anyone with this diagnosis.
I learnt a lot from this read.
This very clearly steers you between facts about the illness and Linda's own personal journey through her sons diagnosis.
Its honest, heart felt and I admire her courage to admit that she struggled as a parent to process this. Its very brave.
I would have maybe liked one chapter or some comments from her son to get his perspective- I think this could have enhanced the read.
If you are a numbers person, or interested in science, or just like an interesting mother/son read, pick this up. You'll be sure to learn something.
About the author: Linda Snow-Griffin, Ph.D. has recently retired after thirty years from her private psychology practice in Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked with children and adults and specialized in hypnosis, trauma, and cognitive interventions. She has been active in the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and the Cincinnati Society of Clinical Hypnosis. She is a member of the Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology, Ohio Psychological Association, and the American Psychological Association. She served for seven years on the Butler County Mental Health Board. Prior to living in Ohio, she directed the counselling center at Eckerd College and was a staff psychologist and EAP Director at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Now, in Hope and Learning: Our Journey with Schizophrenia, Linda shares her experiences as a psychologist and a parent of an adult son with schizophrenia, in hopes to raise awareness and help others affected by schizophrenia.