Psychotherapy With Older Adults

By Bob G. Knight

Book Overview

Updated to offer professionals and students an even more thorough account of therapy with older adults, the second edition of Bob G. Knight′s best-selling book now expands on important issues while presenting his maturity-specific model as a conceptual framework. Sensitively linking both research and experience, Psychotherapy with Older Adults, Second Edition provides a practical account of the knowledge, technique, and skills necessary to work with older adults in a therapeutic relationship. This volume considers the essentials of gerontology as well as the nature of therapy in greater depth, focusing on special content areas and common themes. Also a major addition is a comprehensive discussion of assessment and options for intervention. Numerous case examples illustrate the dynamics of the therapeutic task and issues covered in therapy and stress the human element in working with older adults. A new concluding chapter considers ethical questions and the future of psychotherapy with older adults. A vital resource for practicing therapists and counselors who work with older adults, the second edition of Psychotherapy with Older Adults also works well as a text for advanced students in psychology, social work, and gerontology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803954026
• ISBN13: 9780803954021
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Best book available for psychotherapy with older adults

Regardless of theoretical perspective, this is an invaluable resource for any mental health clinician working with older adults. I can't recommend this book highly enough.

Psychotherapy with Older Adults

An excellent book, developmentally founded, well presented while clearly discussing the issues with providing therapy to older adults. I would recommend this book for those interested in gerontology, health care professional, and mental health specialist. This book provides good insight into the particular issues facing our aging population and prepares the way for the on-set on "Baby Boomers", which will have tremendous impact on the health care profession.