| Optimal Well-Being for Senior Adults II: Reproducible Mental Health and Life Skills Activities for Senior Adults Contributor(s): Khalsa, Kathy A. (Author), Leutenberg, Ester R. A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 157025351X ISBN-13: 9781570253515 Publisher: Whole Person Associates OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Spiral Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Lifespan Development - Psychology | Developmental - Adulthood & Aging - Psychology | Clinical Psychology |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.6" W x 10.9" (0.95 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Optimal Well-Being for Senior Adults II is the second in a series of workbooks consisting of reproducible activity handouts written for mental health professionals to provide guidance and content as they work with the changing needs of senior adults. The activities in the workbook are clear, easy-to-follow handouts that cover a wide range of mental health and life skills issues. The activities in this workbook are perfect for those working with the older adult population in a variety of settings: Health care settings Assisted living facilities Retirement communities Churches Rehabilitation facilities Community continuing education classes University programs for seniors Each activity is written with the intent to be adapted, if needed, and then reproduced for an individual or a group. The handouts can be individualized to meet the specific needs of the participants. |
Contributor Bio(s): Khalsa, Kathy A.: - Kathy A. Khalsa, CPC, OTR/L, has been an occupational therapist for over 30 years. The appeal of being an OT were the key phrases "purposeful activity," "fostering new and creative strategies for meaningful, productive lives across the lifespan," and most importantly, a focus on the question "What matters to you?" opposed to "What is the matter with you?" Kathy is the clinical coordinator of a senior behavioral health unit in a northwest Tucson hospital and has expanded her professional life as a life coach and Reiki practitioner. Kathy has presented at national and local conferences and has co-authored 15 books with Wellness Reproductions and Publishing for mental health therapists to use with their clients.Leutenberg, Ester R. A.: - Ester R.A. Leutenberg has worked in the mental health field for many years as a publisher, author, and advocate for those suffering from loss. She has co-authored several books and corresponding card decks, including: GriefWork ~ Healing from Loss, Breaking Up is Hard to Do, Creating a Healthy Balanced Life, The Complete Caregiver Support Guide, Life Skills to Help Teens Balance Way Too Much, the Mental Health & Life Skills Workbook series for adults and for teens, the Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness through Awareness series for adults and teens, the Working with Families series, the Coping series, the Mind-Body Wellness series, and the Optimal Well-Being for Senior Adults series over 70 books published by Whole Person as well as 14 books published by Wellness Reproductions and Publishing. Ester, a breast cancer survivor since 2003, counsels other survivors in overcoming body and loss issues. Ester is a board member of SOS (Survivors of Suicide) in Tucson, AZ. |