Illness to Wellness: Reclaiming Your Life After a Medical Crisis - Softcover

Betsy M. Cohen is a Certified and Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor, a Certified Case Manager, and an American Board Certified Senior Disability Analyst. She has specialized in the treatment of individuals who are affected by neurological and neuropsychiatric disabilities, chronic illness, and catastrophic conditions for the past thirty years. A sought-after speaker on issues relating to disability adjustment, the vocational rehabilitation process, and navigating the healthcare system, Betsy is focused on patient advocacy and improving communication between consumers and healthcare providers.

"Betsy Cohen has endured a trial by fire and has chosen to help others survive, even flourish, after a medical disaster. In Illness To Wellness, Cohen uses personal hard times and decades of experience as a healthcare professional to help us navigate the medical maze. This book is well worth reading."     -Richard M. Cohen, New York Times best selling author of Blindsided and Strong at the Broken Places.

"Betsy Cohen shares how she faced an unexpected life-altering medical event. In clear, moving exquisite language she shows us: 'how to recalibrate your course, set your sails in a new direction, and learn to cruise in a way that reflects necessary lifestyle changes, but allows meaning, productivity, engagement, purpose and hope.' This book is a must read for patients and family members, as well as physicians, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and future healthcare providers."   -Cheryl Weinstein, PhD, ABPPcn, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School

"All too often, healthcare providers see themselves as immune to illness, much less to subpar providers or the vagaries of an impersonal medical care system. In her book, Betsy provides a first person account of her experience and uses that as an opportunity to teach others to better navigate health crises".
-Gregory J. O'Shanick, M.D., President and Medical Director, Center for Neurorehabilitation Services