First Pioneered By Irene Burnside, Working With Older Adults: Group Process And Techniques Is Now In Its Fourth Edition, With New Editors And Many New Contributing Authors. By Combining Interdisciplinary Theory And Practice, This Book Introduces Students To Group Work Theories, And Explains How To Modify General Theory To Meet The Needs Of Older Adults, Including Those Who Are Contending With Particular Physical And Cognitive Disabilities. In Easily Accessible Style, With Numerous Case Studies In Varying Settings (Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Residential Facilities, Day Centers, And Home Care),...

Although recognition of reminiscing as a potentially adaptive process can be traced back over 30 years to the seminal work of Robert Butler as discussed in the Foreword, there has been little effort to consolidate the work and paint a complete picture of reminiscing as an entity. Here, reminiscing is presented as a multi-disciplinary topic, examining the theory of, and research on, reminiscing. The book also discusses the different ways of conducting life-review interviews and explores therapeutic applications.; Contributors to this book, many of whom are pioneers and leading figures in the...

Clear and consise, The Handbook of Structured Life Review synthesizes 30 years of research and practice using the Structured Life Review process. Structured Life Review is a one-on-one therapeutic technique that guides people in reflecting on their lives from early childhood to the present. This approach allows individuals to learn from past experiences, settle unresolved issues, and ultimately achieve a state of life acceptance. Participants benefit from increased life satisfaction, reduced depression, and the opportunity for reconciliation, acceptance, and serenity. Following this...