| Description |
1 online resource (206 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A guide to understanding the client group and an outline of the theoretical model -- What distinguishes this client group? -- Where to begin? Alcohol and identity-am I an 'alcoholic'? -- Reasons for drinking-alcohol and paradox -- A non-directive approach-abstinence or moderation? -- The therapeutic process-a linear description -- First session/assessment -- Working with types and patterns of drinking -- Addressing the problem-alcohol and the hierarchy of needs -- Detoxification (detox) -- After the drinking ceases/working with relapse -- Endings -- Self care and the therapist -- Working with complex needs/dual diagnosis -- Dementia and alcohol -- Depression and alcohol -- Bipolar disorder and alcohol. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
Alcohol misuse is becoming an increasingly significant issue for people aged 55 and over, and providing effective counselling services to this growing client group requires a unique and specialised approach. This practical guide explores the factors that differentiate older drinkers, and introduces an innovative person-centred model that will help counsellors and other healthcare professionals to give older people with alcohol problems the help and support they need. Older people with alcohol problems often have complex personal histories, and are particularly vulnerable to long-term dependenc. |
| Subject |
Older people -- Alcohol use.
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Alcoholism -- Treatment.
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Older people -- Counseling of.
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MEDICAL -- Geriatrics.
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MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Gerontology.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Wilson, Lesley (Lesley M.)
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| Added Title |
Counseling older people with alcohol problems |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Fox, Mike. Counselling older people with alcohol problems. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2011 9781849051170 (DLC) 2010032216 (OCoLC)656556194 |
| ISBN |
9780857003195 (electronic bk.) |
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0857003194 (electronic bk.) |
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