TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1 Freud to Family Therapy. 2 Goals of the Family, Goals of Psychotherapy. 3 Patient, Parent, and Therapist Attitudes toward Conjoint Meetings. 4 Inclusion of Parents in Marital Therapy. 5 Inclusion of Parents in Adult Individual Therapy. 6 Siblings Join in Therapy of the Adult Child. 7 Typical Transactions with Parents. 8 Hazardous Situations. 9 Discussion of Sexual Problems with Older Parents. 10 Two Additional Uses of the Method. 11 Procedures and Follow-Up with Patient and Parent. 12 Conclusions.

Helping Relationships with Older Adults: From Theory to Practice examines the fundamental theoretical perspectives of the aging process with an emphasis on the healthy aspects of aging. Taking a comprehensive approach, author Adele Williams addresses various therapeutic methods as she highlights the strengths and resiliency of the older population. Exercises and case studies demonstrate key concepts and promote skill development by allowing students to experience the various challenges in the lives of older clients.

In this relevant new book, a journalist husband and his psychologist wife offer wise and inspiring advice to middle-aged adults on how to have more meaningful relationships with their adult children and elderly parents.

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