Psychological Therapies with Older People

<p>Sigmund Freud believed that psychoanalysis (and other forms of therapy) was not suitable for people over 50 years of age. In <em>Psychological Therapies with Older People</em>, the authors demonstrate the value of a range of psychological interventions with older people, showing that it is 'not too late' to help.<br>With an emphasis on practical application, and using a wide range of clinical examples, the authors describe the therapies most likely to be useful in a mental health service for older people, and consider the implications for service provision. Therapies covered include:<br>* interpersonal therapy (IPT)<br>* cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)<br>* psychodynamic and systemic therapy<br>* cognitive analytical therapy (CAT).<br>For each treatment, the historical background and basic theoretical model is summarised before giving a description of the therapy in practice. The authors also discuss the theory of the use of evidence of efficacy and effectiveness in choosing therapeutic interventions, summarising currently available data. <em>Psychological Therapies with Older People</em> will be an invaluable resource for psychiatrists and psychologists working with older people, as well as to GPs, nurses and occupational therapists.</p> Introduction: Contemporary Views - A Duel with the Past. Psychodynamic Therapy. Systemic Therapy. Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Cognitive Analytic Therapy. Psychological Therapies with Older Adults: An Overview.