The First Session with Seniors: A Step-by-Step Guide [Hardcover]

Forrest Scogin (Author), Jr. Forrest R. Scogin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0787947431 | ISBN-13: 978-0787947439 | Publication Date: November 5, 1999 | Edition: 1

The First Session with Seniors is an essential resource for clinicians who work with the growing population of senior citizens. Filled with illustrative real-life case examples, the book offers practical clinical guidelines for diagnosing, obtaining background information, uncovering hidden issues, and collaborating on goals-all within the first (and often only) fifty-minute session. Author Forrest Scogin, an expert in geropsychology, addresses the myriad and complex issues common to older clients including chronic depAndency, medically-related substance abuse, and the problems of loss and grief.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Scogin's book fills an important gap. The clear, practical suggestions will benefit experienced and novice clinicians. This book should be read by anyone who sees older clients." (Steven H. Zarit, coauthor, Mental Disorders in Later Life)

"This is an engaging and insightful discussion of understanding and connecting with older clients in the first session of psychotherapy. Anyone working with older adults or studying to work with older adults should read this book." (Bob G. Knight, The Merle H. Bensinger Professor of Gerontology, Andrus Gerontology Center, University of Southern California)

"This book blAnds case studies, humor, and good science. Scogin's respect for the dilemmas that face clinicians who treat older adults and his sensitivity to the lives of these patients is transmitted in a down-to-earth, helpful, and enlightening manual for working with this population." (Larry E. Beutler, professor, Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology Program, University of California)

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Written by a respected veteran of geropsychology, The First Session with Seniors offers practical, concrete advice for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and psychiatric nurses who work with the fastest growing population in the United States-men and women over the age of sixty. Step-by-step, the book reveals how clinicians can structure the first—and often the only—fifty-minute session to meet the special psychological needs of older adult clients.Placing particular emphasis on the skills needed to recognize the often hidden problems of senior clients, this important resource offers behavioral health care professionals clear-cut suggestions for the quick, informal evaluation of both the cognitive and medical condition of older adults. The book also offers recommAndations as to when a more formal measure of cognitive functioning may be required. In addition, The First Session with Seniors? Offers a practical guide to some of the most significant biological and sociological issues common to older adults? Outlines the risks and rewards of treatment initiated by family members? Gives solid advice for handling age-specific issues such as loss and depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sleeplessness, and loneliness? Presents effective suggestions for dealing with issues of memory loss complaints? Includes proven strategies for clients who are in conflict with adult children over problems of money and depAndency The First Session with Seniors is filled with illustrative case examples from the author's first-hand experience with seniors and offers indispensable advice for initiating positive change with older adults.Learn the Skills for Conducting Effective Therapeutic Sessions with Older ClientsThe First Session with Seniors is an essential resource for clinicians who work with the growing population of senior citizens. Filled with illustrative real-life case examples, the book offers practical clinical guidelines for dia

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (November 5, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787947431
• ISBN-13: 978-0787947439
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,590,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)