Therapy with Older Adults
These articles focus on psychotherapy with older adults, addressing the psychological and relational issues that commonly arise in later life. Readers will find practical guidance on working with aging-related concerns such as cognitive changes, chronic illness, loss, retirement, social isolation, and end-of-life issues. The emphasis is on helping therapists build both clinical competence and compassionate presence when working with this population
Sexual Intimacy and the Aging Client
A Conversation with Dr. Regina Koepp
With an estimated 6.2 million Americans in need of mental health support tailored to the challenges of dementia, why are so few therapists working with them? Read more
Yale researcher Becca Levy discusses how our beliefs about aging affect our wellbeing, regardless of age. Read more
Some older people sink into states of depression, apathy, or agitated irritability, but emotional distress in this population is too often seen as part of an... Read more
Helping older couples create a shared vision for their retirement years. Read more
Five things every therapist needs to know about working with older clients. Read more
PSYCHOTHERAPY NETWORKER: You’re 95 now and have been retired from practice for 20 years, so you have an unusually broad perspective on how therapists... Read more
PSYCHOTHERAPY NETWORKER: Do you think that your experience as a therapist has given you any special insight into the challenges of... Read more
Facilitating bereavement support groups for aging clients. Read more
A shared sense of humor can help couples make heavy issues feel lighter. But what happens when there’s no one there to get the joke? Read more
American seniors suffer disproportionately from mental health issues and suicide. And many, these days, are having trouble getting the therapy they need... Read more
Dan Siegel tells the story of his 92-year-old client's journey to discover his emotions for the first time through therapy. Read more
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