Recently added articles from Adultspan Journal:
Counselors and self-care: a broader view to assist midlife and older clients.(FROM THE EDITOR)(Editorial)
Mar 22, 2009; ... Insecurity. Fear. Hopelessness. Those words come to mind as I read the newspaper each and every morning for the past few months. I had hoped that by the time you were reading this in spring 2009, the financial framework of the United States would be strong and steady; however, for midlife ...
Promoting overall health and wellness among clients: the relevance and role of professional counselors.
Mar 22, 2009; ... Given the rise in health care costs and the premature morbidity and mortality rates in the United States, the authors discuss the relevant constructs of wellness and holistic health as they relate and apply to the profession of counseling. Implications and application of the Indivisible ...
The relationship of sexual values and emotional awareness to sexual activity in young adulthood.
Mar 22, 2009; ... A sample of 170 college freshman completed assessments related to emotional awareness, sexual values, and levels of sexual activity. There was a significant relationship between sexual values and sexual activity. Abstinence values appear to be important in the decision to engage in sexual ...
Life satisfaction, self-esteem, and subjective age in women across the life span.(Report)
Mar 22, 2009; ... A study of 320 women, ages 21 to 69, explored the relations among relationship status, subjective age, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. Women in married or partnered relationships had higher levels of life satisfaction than did single women. Women in their 30s and 40s had significantly ...
Stress coping mechanisms in elderly adults: an initial study of recreational and other coping behaviors in nursing home patients.(Report)
Mar 22, 2009; ... Residents (N = 32) of 3 skilled nursing homes participated in a study designed to document the nature of the stressors they experienced and the coping mechanisms they used. Medical issues were the most common stressors. The most common coping responses were prayer, reading, watching ...
Thinking About Retirement? Think Again!(Book review)
Mar 22, 2009; ... Barbara B. Hildner. (2006). Thinking About Retirement? Think Again!: Goal Exploration and Employment Strategies for Midlife and Beyond. Hollywood, FL: Frederick Fell, 128 pp., $10.95 (paperback). ISBN 0-88391-133-7. More than 76 million Americans are at or near retirement ...
Introduction to the issue.(FROM THE EDITOR)(Editorial)
Sep 22, 2008; ... It is my pleasure to introduce the Fall 2008 edition of ADULTSPAN Journal, the official research publication of the Association for Adult Development and Aging, a division of the American Counseling Association. In an effort to disseminate research-based and conceptual articles ...
An examination of liking, love styles, and wellness among emerging adults: implications for social wellness and development.(Report)
Sep 22, 2008; ... Liking, love styles, and wellness were examined in an undergraduate sample (N = 168). Liking and the Mania love style were found to predict 15.8% of the variance in Total Wellness. In addition, within-group differences in love styles and wellness were found on the basis of gender and ...
Catalysts for developing productive life reviews: a multiple case study.(Report)(Case study)
Sep 22, 2008; ... Considered a naturally occurring process common to older adults, the life review becomes a more productive process through facilitation and development and application of effective prompts. The experiences of 6 older adults who participated in a facilitated life review process and the ...
The developmental mentoring relationship between academic women.(Report)
Sep 22, 2008; ... This exploratory study focused on the needs and attributes that female doctoral students, during their academic and professional careers, seek in mentoring relationships with female faculty. Two domains--personal and professional--were identified as essential components in the ...
Clinical and pastoral issues and challenges in working with the dying and their families.(Report)
Sep 22, 2008; ... How might counseling professionals interact with clients facing their own or a loved one's serious illness or death and help prepare them for this severe stress and loss? Counseling professionals are encouraged to do no harm, be sensitive to beliefs and traditions, use life stories, and ...
Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents: What Care Receivers Want.(Book review)
Sep 22, 2008; ... Cheryl A. Kuba. (2006). Navigating the Journey of Aging Parents: What Care Receivers Want. New York: Routledge, 177 pp., $19.95 (paperback). ISBN 978-0-415-95288-0. In approximately 25% of households in the United States, families are caring for adults age 50 or older (Flori, ...
Using transactional analysis and mental imagery to help shame-based identity adults make peace with their past.(Report)
Mar 22, 2008; ... Development of a shame-based identity, also known as toxic shame, can significantly interfere with an adult's ability to form an intimate relationship with another. As adults find peace from their past using transactional analysis and mental imagery, they learn to empower themselves to ...
Providing counseling for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.(Clinical report)
Mar 22, 2008; ... Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that results in brain wasting and eventual death. With its increasing diagnosis rate, counselors will likely acquire clients with Alzheimer's disease or their caregivers. Important background information and several practical counseling ...
Synchronizing loss with life over a life span: a dynamic perspective.(Report)
Mar 22, 2008; ... Synchronizing loss with life is a dynamic journey. This article explores the myths, beliefs, and dynamics of loss and life. The purpose of the article is to help clinicians assist and support their clients with the difficulties of synchronizing loss with life as they progress on their life ...
Use of bibliotherapy in the treatment of grief and loss: a guide to current counseling practices.(Report)
Mar 22, 2008; ... Grief is a complex and dynamic process influencing individuals of all ages. This article provides an overview of historical and contemporary constructs of grief counseling. Bibliotherapy, a creative counseling tool, is presented as an appropriate intervention when counseling grieving ...
Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide.(Book review)
Mar 22, 2008; ... Hugh Delehanty & Elinor Ginzler. (2005). Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide. New York: Sterling, 240 pp., $19.95 (hardcover). ISBN 1-4027-1739-3. In Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide, Delehanty and Ginzler provide an outline that will help family ...
How to Fail as a Therapist: 50 Ways to Lose or Damage Your Patients.(Book review)
Mar 22, 2008; ... Bernard Schwartz & John V. Flowers. (2006). How to Fail as a Therapist: 50 Ways to Lose or Damage Your Patients. Atascadero, CA: Impact, 160 pp., $22.95 (paperback). ISBN 1-886230-70-6. Whether you are a counseling student, experienced counselor practitioner, or counselor ...
Advocacy and mentoring toward a developmental framework.(FROM THE EDITOR)
Sep 22, 2007; ... The importance of embracing a developmental framework has been a driving force for many years for professionals who are active within the Association for Adult Development and Aging. A life span approach to counseling, helping, and supporting individuals and families is important to shape ...
Sexual and intimacy issues for aging gay men.
Sep 22, 2007; ... The authors focus on the special issues involved in providing counseling to aging gay men regarding sex and intimacy. Although the stresses of aging experienced by gay men are similar to those of heterosexual men, older gay men face issues of a stigmatized sexual orientation, invisibility, ...