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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... difficult to develop in groups of older adults , particularly in groups with physically or mentally frail members . When it does develop , it may appear somewhat blunted or dampened ( Lakin , Openheimer , & Bremer , 1982 ) , and it may ...
... difficult to develop in groups of older adults , particularly in groups with physically or mentally frail members . When it does develop , it may appear somewhat blunted or dampened ( Lakin , Openheimer , & Bremer , 1982 ) , and it may ...
Page 176
... difficult for older persons are unfounded . Once group norms are established , and older persons overcome their own stereotypes about not being able to learn new concepts , most have no difficulty learning cognitive therapy principles ...
... difficult for older persons are unfounded . Once group norms are established , and older persons overcome their own stereotypes about not being able to learn new concepts , most have no difficulty learning cognitive therapy principles ...
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... difficult by the inherently unstable and unpredictable nature of care receivers ' physical conditions . Caregivers frequently find it difficult to make plans to enjoy any leisure time they may have because their care receivers ' health ...
... difficult by the inherently unstable and unpredictable nature of care receivers ' physical conditions . Caregivers frequently find it difficult to make plans to enjoy any leisure time they may have because their care receivers ' health ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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