An Experience of an Expressive Group with the Elderly

Sheikh, A. Jawad; Mason, Debbie; Taylor, Alison

doi:10.1111/j.1752-0118.1993.tb00631.x

Brit J Psychotherapy

1993

DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-0118.1993.tb00631.x

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An Experience of an Expressive Group with the Elderly

A. Jawad Sheikh¹,

Debbie Mason²,

Alison Taylor³

Abstract: SUMMARY. Old age may involve a sense of loss which needs working through if psychological health is to be achieved. Rigid ideas about the capabilities of the elderly may lead to a failure to explore useful therapies. Expressive therapy in a group proved to be a fruitful way forward for elderly patients in a day hospital. Fifteen structured sessions were held, which involved role play, art and music. The therapists hoped the clients would gain some insight into their potential strengths and also an acceptance … Show more

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The Experience of Counseling Among a Singaporean Elderly Population: A Qualitative Account of What Clients Report as Beneficial

Mathews

2016

J Cross Cult Gerontol

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Adjustments that accompany ageing pose a challenge to the mental health of the elderly. Psychologically based counseling has been documented in Western societies as an appropriate intervention for elderly persons with depressive episodes. There is however very little research documenting how Asian elderly populations experience and benefit from counseling. This study addresses this research gap through a qualitative study based on post-counseling interviews with a sample of 41 elderly persons who received counseling at a dedicated organisation catering to the elderly in Singapore. The qualitative data revealed that clients benefitted from counseling through better emotional management - they received emotional support, found emotional healing and learnt to deal with the emotions associated with grief and loss. Clients also reported that counseling assisted them in decision making processes - older persons were able to conceive of alternatives to their predicament, obtained insights to embark on change, were enabled to take the perspective of others and found validation for their decisions. While many elderly clients greatly appreciated and benefitted from this service, citing demonstrable changes, among the very old such changes were uncommon. Cultural explanations for these differential reports and possible directions for much needed future research are provided.

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The Experience of Counseling Among a Singaporean Elderly Population: A Qualitative Account of What Clients Report as Beneficial

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2016

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Psychotherapy in the Third Age

Orbach

1994

Brit J Psychotherapy

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SUMMARY In this paper I discuss psychotherapy in old age in the context of our ageing society and ageist attitudes. I suggest that the therapist is as resistant as the ageing patient to themes of loss and death. I question the short‐term therapy often recommended and use case material to show that, despite the strength of the transference and the difficulty of ending therapy, the older patient is as suitable for long‐term psychotherapy as many of those in a younger age group whom we willingly agree to treat. In conclusion, I stress that the Third Age has been defined as a period for opportunity and new development.

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