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OverviewElders can struggle with issues of social isolation and self-esteem, and benefit from having positive coping skills at their disposal. The practical ideas Kathie Erwin imparts in this second edition help mental health professionals working with elderly populations to create an interactive, multi-modal program that addresses the issues and needs elders have. The group modalities are defined in holistic contexts of mind, body, society, and spirituality. Among the group modalities are reminiscence, bibliotherapy, remotivation, humor, expressive art, and therapeutic writing and sacred spaces, which are new to this edition. Mental health professionals appreciate the practical and detailed guidelines for how to design, implement, and monitor progress for various types of group modalities that allow them to put theory into practice easily. Their elder clients will benefit from the methods they develop in group to deal with problems such as isolation and reduced social networks. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kathie T. Erwin (Regent University, Virginia, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd edition Weight: 0.362kg ISBN: 9780415897839ISBN 10: 0415897831 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 14 November 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsGroup Modalities List 1. Stages of Elder Groups 2. Designing Groups for Diverse Elder Populations 3. Group Leadership 4. Group Location 5. Funding for Geriatric Groups 6. Group Modalities for the Mind 7. Group Modalities for the Body 8. Group Modalities for Social 9. Group Modalities for the Spirit 10. The Future of Geriatric Groups. ResourcesReviewsDr. Erwin has provided us with a much needed, practical, and potentially invaluable resource that helps readers to better understand the struggles and needs of the growing elder population. The content is immediately applicable to a range of practitioners and participants representing diverse needs. Dr. Erwin also provides a series of delightful chapters on group modalities and guidelines for their application and determining their effectiveness. This resource will increase any professional's confidence, competence, and effectiveness in working with seniors. - Gary J. Oliver, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Center for Relationship Enrichment; Professor of Psychology, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Arkansas Author InformationKathie T. Erwin, EdD, is Assistant Professor at Regent University, Virginia, in the School of Psychology and Counseling. She is the author of seven books and is a National Certified Counselor, a Board Certified Clinical Psychotherapist, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |