Direct linkERIC Number: EJ888395
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1524-6817
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Artful Witnessing of the Story: Loss in Aging Adults
Whiting, Peggy; Bradley, Loretta J.
ADULTSPAN Journal, v6 n2 p119-128 Fall 2007
The authors examine the concepts of ego integrity, life review, and narrative reconstruction as cornerstones of theory that inform counseling practice with aging adults. Contemporary theories of grief reconciliation are proposed as useful models for understanding and creatively addressing the needs of adults who are 60 years and older.
Descriptors: Integrity, Older Adults, Models, Caseworker Approach, Counseling Psychology, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Death, Concept Formation, Personal Narratives
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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