Counseling older people : opportunities and challenges /

• Main Author: Kampfe, Charlene M. (Author)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Alexandria, VA : American Counseling Association, [2015]
• Subjects: Older people > Counseling of.; Older people > Psychology.; Older people > Social conditions.; Older people > Mental health.; Aged > psychology.; Counseling > methods.; POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Security.; POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.; Electronic books.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9781119027096; 1119027098; 9781119222767; 1119222761; 9781119027027; 1119027020
• DOI: 10.1002/9781119222767

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.