| Description |
1 online resource (x, 294 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : psychotherapy and aging : multiple strategies, positive outcomes / Steven H. Zarit and Bob G. Knight -- Overview of psychotherapy with the elderly : the contextual, cohort-based, maturity-specific-challenge model / Bob G. Knight -- Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments : an overview of social learning / Antonette M. Zeiss and Ann Steffen -- Applying cognitive-behavioral therapy to the psychological problems of later life / Dolores Gallagher-Thompson and Larry W. Thompson -- Using interpersonal psychotherapy with depressed elders / Mark D. Miller and Rebecca L. Silberman -- Modern psychoanalytic treatment of the older patient / Vicki Granet Semel -- Family therapy with aging families / Sara Honn Qualls -- Interventions with family caregivers / Steven H. Zarit -- Techniques and instruments for assessment of the elderly / Alfred W. Kaszniak -- The medical context of psychotherapy with the elderly / William E. Haley -- Psychological interventions in nursing homes / Catherine Selth Spayd and Michael A. Smyer. |
| Summary |
"A Guide to Psychotherapy and Aging" dispels the common belief that older people respond poorly to psychotherapy. A comprehensive overview of clinical interventions with older adults, backed by research and illustrated with case examples, this volume explores the challenges as well as the rewards of working with the growing elderly population. Experienced clinicians describe how to adapt traditional psychotherapeutic approches . . . and apply them to later-life problems. /// The chapters of this edited volume combine theory and research with case examples, emphasizing the practical clinical decisions faced when working with older people in either individual or institutional settings. /// This volume [is intended for] clinicians interested in working with elderly clients and . . . for graduate students exploring the growing area of geropsychology. In addition, doctors, nurses, and social workers already working within the aging network will find this [a] sourcebook for their work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Form |
Also issued in print. |
| Issued By |
Made available through: American Psychological Association's PsyBooks Collection. |
| Note |
GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Psychotherapy for older people.
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Psychotherapy.
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Aged.
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| Added Author |
Zarit, Steven H.
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Knight, Bob G., 1950-
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American Psychological Association.
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| Other Form: |
Guide to psychotherapy and aging (print) (DLC) 96020258 |
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