Counseling Older People: Opportunities and Challenges

Bibliotherapy and the Use of Other Media in TherapyLife Review/Reminiscence Work; Pet Therapy-Assistive Animals; Relaxation Training and Other Related Modalities; Dance and Music Therapies; Horticulture Therapy; Case Management; Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing; Assistive Technology (AT); Summary; Chapter 3: Advocacy and Aging Issues; Legislative/Public Policy Advocacy; Case Example of Legislative/Public Policy Advocacy; Becoming an Advocate for Public Policy Issues; Legislative Advocacy Activity; Systems/Systemic Advocacy; Training Module That Can Be Used for Systemic/Systems Advocacy.

This book provides insight into the primary issues faced by older adults; the services and benefits available to them; and the knowledge base, techniques, and skills necessary to work effectively in a therapeutic relationship. Dr. Kampfe offers empirically and anecdotally based strategies and interventions for dealing with clients' personal concerns and describes ways counselors can advocate for older people on a systemic level. Individual and group exercises are incorporated throughout the book to enhance its practicality. Topics covered include an overview of population demographics and ch