Counselling Older People with Alcohol Problems Contributor(s): Wilson, Lesley (Author), Fox, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 1849051178 ISBN-13: 9781849051170 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $38.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Geriatrics |
Dewey: 618.976 |
LCCN: 2010032216 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.70 lbs) 208 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Alcohol misuse is becoming an increasingly significant issue for people aged 55 and over, and providing effective counselling services to this growing client group requires a unique and specialised approach. This practical guide explores the factors that differentiate older drinkers, and introduces an innovative person-centred model that will help counsellors and other healthcare professionals to give older people with alcohol problems the help and support they need. Older people with alcohol problems often have complex personal histories, and are particularly vulnerable to long-term dependency, social isolation and self-medication. This book explores the influences, patterns and triggers that affect the development and progression of alcohol dependency in this age group, and provides a detailed description of a theoretical model and therapeutic process that has proved successful in practice. Informative case studies demonstrate the approach in action and guidance is also given for working with clients with dementia or mental health problems. This book will prove an invaluable resource for counsellors and other healthcare professionals who encounter alcohol problems in their clinical practice, including clinical psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and community psychiatric nurses. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wilson, Lesley: - Lesley Wilson is currently a lecturer in occupational therapy. Prior to this she was a practising occupational therapist and has many years' experience of working with older people, both in the NHS and in the community. |