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Informationen zum Autor Mike Fox currently works as a counsellor and clinical supervisor at University College London Hospital. He previously managed a specialist service for older people with alcohol problem in North London, and was Lead Clinician for Dementia at another counselling service in the same area. Lesley Wilson is currently a lecturer in occupational therapy. Prior to this she was a practising occupational therapist and has many years' experience of working with older people, both in the NHS and in the community Klappentext Alcohol misuse is becoming an increasingly significant issue for people aged 55 and over. This practical guide explores the factors that differentiate older drinkers, and introduces an innovative person-centred model that will help counsellors and other healthcare professionals to them the help and support they need. Zusammenfassung Alcohol misuse is becoming an increasingly significant issue for people aged 55 and over. This practical guide explores the factors that differentiate older drinkers! and introduces an innovative person-centred model that will help counsellors and other healthcare professionals to them the help and support they need. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements. Foreword. Preface. Part I: A Guide to Understanding the Client Group and an Outline of the Theoretical Model. 1. What Distinguishes This Client Group? 2. Where to Begin? Alcohol and Identity: Am I an 'Alcoholic'? 3. Reasons for Drinking: Alcohol and Paradox. 4. A Non-directive Approach: Abstinence or Moderation? Part II: The Therapeutic Process: A Linear Description. 5. First Session/Assessment. 6. Working with Types and Patterns of Drinking. 7. Addressing the Problem: Alcohol and the Hierarchy of Needs. 8. Detoxification (Detox). 9. After the Drinking Ceases/Working with Relapse. 10. Endings. 11. Self Care and the Therapist. Part III: Working with Complex Needs/Dual Diagnosis. 12. Dementia and Alcohol. 13. Depression and Alcohol. 14. Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol. Appendix: Exercises. References. Index....
