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An Introduction To Adventure Based Counseling Connected To Couples And Families, Amanda L. Schara
An Introduction To Adventure Based Counseling Connected To Couples And Families, Amanda L. Schara
Graduate Research Papers
This paper demonstrates the value of Adventure Based Counseling (ABC) combined with couples and family counseling. The growth of ABC has gone through powerful changes from starting out with patients in a hospital to now being utilized in individual, group, couples, and family therapy. Looking at some main theoretical methods in the counseling field the totality of ABC is identified and combined with couple and family therapeutic goals. The importance of couple and family interaction has been diminished in our culture and the evolvement of ABC within those structures leads to a more productive family system.
Issues Impacting The Quality Of Mental Health In Older Adults, Rachel I. Pettit
Issues Impacting The Quality Of Mental Health In Older Adults, Rachel I. Pettit
Graduate Research Papers
Older adults are confronted with a variety of developmental and unexpected issues that can impair or strengthen their mental health. Affective and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and suicide are some of the mental health issues when older adults experience difficulty with the aging process. On the other hand, the quality of their physical and mental health, their support system, the resolution of grief and loss issues, and the strength of their spirituality assist older adults in recreating meaning. Thus, they are able to live their senior years with purpose. These issues will be addressed and recommendations will be described with …