Adultspan Journal back issues from March 2006:
On human resilience: our role as counselors.(editorial)(Editorial)
Mar 22, 2006; ... As I write this editorial for the Spring 2006 issue of ADULTSPAN Journal, I am struck by the truths that have confronted us over the past few months, in the aftermath of the biggest natural disaster in modern U.S. history, Hurricane Katrina. The vulnerability of human life, the ...
Sexuality in older adults: a deconstructionist perspective.(Clinical report)
Mar 22, 2006; ... Societal myths argue against active expression of sexuality in older adults, but these prejudices are unfounded. Using a deconstructionist framework, this article addresses issues surrounding sexuality in older adults. Implications for clinical practice are given. ********** ...
Developing character identity: a new framework for counseling adults in transition.
Mar 22, 2006; ... Counselors working with adults in transition can integrate the principles of character development with talk therapy, creating a framework for dialogue about the relationship between clients' character identity and their personal struggles and successes. Intervention strategies are ...
Culturally sensitive dementia caregiving models and clinical practice.
Mar 22, 2006; ... Family caregiving for individuals with dementia is an increasingly complex issue that affects the caregivers' and care recipients' physical, mental, and emotional health. This article presents 3 key culturally sensitive caregiver models along with clinical interventions relevant far mental ...
Depression in older adults.(geriatric depression)
Mar 22, 2006; ... The purpose of this article is to address selected aspects of depression in older adults. Specifically, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and interventions for depression in older adults are reviewed. ********** Ageism can influence the diagnosis of depression in ...
Your Money or Your Life: Strong Medicine for America's Health Care System.(Book review)
Mar 22, 2006; ... David M. Cutler. (2004). Your Money or Your Life: Strong Medicine for America's Health Care System. New York: Oxford University Press, 176pp., $25.00 (hardback). ISBN 0-19-516042-8. This book is a first-rate introduction to the current debate on provision, use, and costs of ...
Culture and Clinical Care.(Book review)
Mar 22, 2006; ... Juliene G. Lipson & Suzanne L. Dibble. (2005). Culture and Clinical Care. San Francisco: University of California, San Francisco Nursing Press, 512 pp., $33.95 (softback). ISBN: 0-943671-22-1. In all aspects of counseling and working with adults, there is a great need for ...