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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... discussion for older persons . Some older persons have not had children and others have experienced the loss of a ... discussion . Although pride sometimes interferes with discussions of food stamps , Supple- mentary Security Income ...
... discussion for older persons . Some older persons have not had children and others have experienced the loss of a ... discussion . Although pride sometimes interferes with discussions of food stamps , Supple- mentary Security Income ...
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... discussions of content instead of discussing group processes . For example , during a discussion of group interaction patterns , a member noted that the entire session was spent focused on one member's problem . Another member stated ...
... discussions of content instead of discussing group processes . For example , during a discussion of group interaction patterns , a member noted that the entire session was spent focused on one member's problem . Another member stated ...
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... DISCUSSION - ORIENTED ACTIVITIES Discussion - oriented activities are especially suitable for older people who are not severely cognitively impaired , and ... discuss what they have read . In poetry discussion groups , one LEADING GROUPS 193.
... DISCUSSION - ORIENTED ACTIVITIES Discussion - oriented activities are especially suitable for older people who are not severely cognitively impaired , and ... discuss what they have read . In poetry discussion groups , one LEADING GROUPS 193.
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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