Spirituality, Religion, and Aging
Illuminations for Therapeutic Practice
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work
| Author: | Holly B. Nelson-Becker | ISBN: | 9781483315249 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | February 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc | Language: | English |
| Author: | Holly B. Nelson-Becker |
| ISBN: | 9781483315249 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | February 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc |
| Language: | English |
Spirituality, Religion, and Aging: Illuminations for Therapeutic Practice byHolly Nelson-Becker is a highly integrative book written for students, professionals in aging, ministers, and older adults themselves. Readers will gain the knowledge and skills they need to assess, engage, and address the spiritual and religious needs of older persons. Taking a fresh approach that breaks new ground in the field, the author discusses eight major world religions and covers values and ethics, theories, interventions, health and caregiving, depression and anxiety, dementia, and the end of life. Meditations and exercises throughout the book allow readers to expand and explore their personal understanding of spirituality. Referencing the latest research, the book includes assessments and skill-based tools designed to help practitioners enhance the mental health of older people.
Spirituality, Religion, and Aging: Illuminations for Therapeutic Practice byHolly Nelson-Becker is a highly integrative book written for students, professionals in aging, ministers, and older adults themselves. Readers will gain the knowledge and skills they need to assess, engage, and address the spiritual and religious needs of older persons. Taking a fresh approach that breaks new ground in the field, the author discusses eight major world religions and covers values and ethics, theories, interventions, health and caregiving, depression and anxiety, dementia, and the end of life. Meditations and exercises throughout the book allow readers to expand and explore their personal understanding of spirituality. Referencing the latest research, the book includes assessments and skill-based tools designed to help practitioners enhance the mental health of older people.
