Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Older People

by Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, Leah P. Dick-Siskin, Ken Laidlaw, et al.

Book Overview

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is now well established as an effective treatment for a range of mental health problems, but for clinicians working with older clients, there are particular issues that need to be addressed.

Topics covered include the need to build a therapeutic relationship, dealing with stereotypical thinking about ageing, setting realistic expectations in the face of deteriorating medical conditions, maintaining hope...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471487112
• ISBN13: 9780471487111
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.5"