| Trauma Among Older People: Issues and Treatment Contributor(s): Hyer, Leon Albert (Author), Sohnle, Steven (Author) |
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ISBN: 1583910816 ISBN-13: 9781583910818 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $46.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2001 Annotation: "Trauma Among Older People" focuses on the unique considerations of trauma within the older population. When treating the aged, the mental health professional must be acutely aware that the patient has a past, and that this past affects the natures of the trauma and the treatment. In this book, Leon A. Hyer and Steven J. Sohnle present an integrated model of treatment that considers current theories in light of the special considerations of the aged. The authors explore both aging and trauma related facts and the relationship between them. They present a treatment model that addresses the issues of perturbation, education, normalization, coping, and social support. Recognizing the essentially painful nature of traumatic events, the authors stress the importance of maintaining a balance between stable self-capacity and exposure to traumatic memory. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Counseling - Medical | Geriatrics - Medical | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 618.976 |
| LCCN: 00063057 |
| Physical Information: 0.99" H x 6.44" W x 9.57" (1.46 lbs) 370 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Trauma Among Older Adults presents an integrative model of treatment that considers current theories of treatment in light of special considerations relating to elderly patients. The book provides case studies, vignettes, and discussions, and demonstrates the importance of considering the personality, memory, and familial history of an elderly individual who has suffered a trauma. |