Counselling and psychotherapy with older people in care : a support guide
Evidence-based practice and specific interventions are described in order to address the growing rate of mental health issues in older adults in care. This professional support guide for psychotherapists, counsellors and carers explains how to approach and work with this specific demographic along with integrated case studies. The global population is ageing rapidly yet there is a shortage of skilled professionals able to support the wellbeing of older people in care. Older people can be more vulnerable to mental health issues such as loneliness, anxiety, grief, loss, and cognitive changes, and need therapeutic support that addresses their specific needs and conditions. This supportive guide for psychotherapists, counsellors and other professionals working with older people, addresses the growing demand for mental health services for older adults. It covers a range of issues that arise within this demographic including residential living, the referral process, assessment and engagement, and attitudes towards ageing, while contextualising these issues within larger social and political frameworks. The author describes specific interventions such as Narrative Therapy, Reminiscence Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with practical case studies woven in throughout the book.
Bibliographic Information
| Format: | Book |
|---|---|
| Author: | Chapman, Felicity, |
| Subject: |
Psychotherapy for older people Older people |
| Publication Year: | 2018 |
| Language: | English |
| Published: | London ; Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018. |
| ISBN: | 9781785923968 178592396X |
| Notes: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Introduction -- The context -- Residential living -- Barriers to engagement -- Types of distress -- Intervention -- The moving wheel of assessment -- Invitations for engagement -- Types of engagement -- The bigger picture -- Caring for you, the psychotherapist -- Disempowering attitudes -- Building senior friendly care systems -- Appendices 1-3 -- Definitions -- References -- Further reading & resources |
| Course: |
SW340 |
Availability at HKSYU Library
| Location | Call number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| English Book (4/F) | 362.66 CHA 2018 | Available |