The Handbook of Structured Life Review
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (644 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932529276 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars Barbara Valery great. "Great Book" according to L. Howes-Pijanowski. Great book to utilize in your therapeutic interactions with the elderly, or to take guidance from when pursuing personal histories from other people, or yourself.. "Good resource" according to Ms. P-G. Purchased for my husband who is a gerontologist.
The book thoroughly explains the role of the Therapeutic Listener and describes useful counseling and communication techniques. Step-by-step goals, instructions, and sample dialogue for eight separate sessions provide a blueprint for conducting life reviews. Participants benefit from increased life satisfaction, reduced depression, and the opportunity for reconciliation, acceptance, and serenity. It allows individuals to learn from past experiences, settle unresolved issues, and ultimately achieve a state of life acceptance. Clear and concise, this practical handbook synthesizes 30 years of research and practice using the Structured Life Review process. Handy appendices include assessment tools and a Life Review Form with recommended questions for each session.. It is especially beneficial for individuals experiencing stress, undergoing major change, or coping with grief or a traumatic event. This approach is a one-on-one therapeutic technique that guides people in reflecting on their lives from early childhood to the present. Developed originally for older adults, Structured Life Review is appropriate for people of all ages. Following this user-friendly handbook, Structured Life Review sessions can be easily led by professionals and nonprofessionals alike: social workers, counselors, activity staff, or even volunteers
Additionally he edited Focus, the newsletter of The Citadel Development Foundation. The Haights have 5 grown, successful children and 7 grandchildren. Army Command and General Staff College. Both Barbara and Barrett are presently interested in using the Structured Life Review Process to help combat veterans who have returned from war. She was the first president of the International Life Review and Reminiscing Society and has conducted ha
It provides an up-to-date and essential training tool that promotes ethical and consistent methodological approaches for incorporation in life review research and practice." (John Kunz, M.S., Founder and Manager, International Institute for Reminiscence and Life Review Center for Continuing Education/Extension, University of Wisconsin - Superior 2001-01-01)"This is a long awaited text, the first handbook on conducting Structured Life Review and written by the major pioneer in this field." (Peter G. Coleman, Ph.D., Professor of Psychogerontology, University of Southampton, England, UK 2001-01-01)"An extremely readable and practical guide … rich with examples from years of research on the use of life review, the authors demonstrate that this process can be rewarding not only for the listener but also the individual reflecting on and evaluating the lived experience." (Barbara J. The Structured Life Review process can help the patient face the reality o