Psychological Aspects of the Elderly and Counseling

Author: Zeng Wenxing (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book first explains the psychological characteristics of the elderly, then describes their common psychological problems or mental illnesses, and subsequently elaborates on the principles and key points of various counseling methods. To illustrate the various psychological issues older adults may encounter and how to provide appropriate counseling tailored to their situations, numerous case studies of different natures are presented, each discussed and analyzed separately. This is a reference book on the psychology of the elderly and how to provide appropriate counseling based on their psychological characteristics. The book first explains the psychological characteristics of the elderly, then describes their common psychological problems or mental illnesses, and subsequently elaborates on the principles and key points of various counseling methods. To illustrate the various psychological issues older adults may encounter and how to provide appropriate counseling tailored to their situations, numerous case studies of different natures are presented, each discussed and analyzed separately.