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>