Group Work with the Elderly and Family CaregiversThis practical guide is intended for students as well as professionals who would like to develop their skills for working with groups of older adults. Part I provides a conceptual overview of group work, and Part II focuses on specific methods and skills to facilitate different types of group work, including groups that are culturally diverse, as well as teleconferencing and on-line computer network groups. Other topics include leadership; social, recreational, and educational groups; service and advocacy groups; and group work with family caregivers. |
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... death of her spouse , who was in constant pain , or to express her relief over no longer having to provide 24 - hour - a - day care for him . Older people also experience the death of other family members and close friends more ...
... death of her spouse , who was in constant pain , or to express her relief over no longer having to provide 24 - hour - a - day care for him . Older people also experience the death of other family members and close friends more ...
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... death anxiety . Work with older group members can stimulate practitioners ' fears about their own aging , dependence , and death . Working with older people can also cause some practitioners to feel that their skills and efforts are ...
... death anxiety . Work with older group members can stimulate practitioners ' fears about their own aging , dependence , and death . Working with older people can also cause some practitioners to feel that their skills and efforts are ...
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... death and grieving , noting commonalities and differences in the way different cultural groups express their feelings about death . Acknowledging diversity among members also helps to overcome barriers to member self - disclosure ...
... death and grieving , noting commonalities and differences in the way different cultural groups express their feelings about death . Acknowledging diversity among members also helps to overcome barriers to member self - disclosure ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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