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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... issues again through parenting . They can use their experiences with these developmental issues as an aid when engaging younger clients , and when attempting to understand their subjective experiences of reality . In contrast ...
... issues again through parenting . They can use their experiences with these developmental issues as an aid when engaging younger clients , and when attempting to understand their subjective experiences of reality . In contrast ...
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... issues and tasks than those in their eighties . The young - old will more likely be dealing with issues of retirement , whereas the old - old are more likely to be concerned about maintaining functioning in the face of continual ...
... issues and tasks than those in their eighties . The young - old will more likely be dealing with issues of retirement , whereas the old - old are more likely to be concerned about maintaining functioning in the face of continual ...
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... issues and problems . Focusing skills help participants express thoughts and feelings about important issues in a timely , appropriate , and goal - oriented manner . Focusing skills are particularly important in groups of frail older ...
... issues and problems . Focusing skills help participants express thoughts and feelings about important issues in a timely , appropriate , and goal - oriented manner . Focusing skills are particularly important in groups of frail older ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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