{"product_id":"9781570253430","title":"Optimal Well-Being for Senior Adults","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOptimal Well-Being for Senior Adults I\u003c\/i\u003e is the first in a series of workbooks consisting of reproducible activity handouts written for mental health professionals to provide guidance and content as they work with the changing mental health and aging needs of senior adults. The activities in the workbook are clear, easy-to-follow handouts that cover a wide range of senior adult mental health and life skills issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe activities, exercises and, handouts in this workbook are perfect for those working on mental health issues with the older senior adult population in a variety of settings:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e· \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eHealth care settings\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· \u003cli\u003eAssisted living facilities \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· \u003cli\u003eRetirement communities\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· \u003cli\u003eChurches\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· \u003cli\u003eRehabilitation facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· \u003cli\u003eCommunity continuing education classes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· \u003cli\u003eUniversity programs for seniors\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reproducible handouts can be individualized to meet the specific needs of the participants. Creativity is encouraged by both the leader and participants in an ongoing process to generate satisfying and meaningful sessions. The use of artwork, graphics, and other design elements offers interest and variety to enhance focus and attention to the topic at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo aid the facilitator, each handout has a Leader's Guide written for the facilitator.\u003cbr\u003eThe Leader's Guides include the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Purpose (identify the skill the participant will be learning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cli\u003eBackground Information (can be used as a brief introduction for the session)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cli\u003e Activity (provides a step-by-step outline for how to lead a session)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cli\u003eVariations (describes at least one variation from the outlined activity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the ten chapters has five handouts with three levels of understanding. This format encourages the facilitator to choose which level is most appropriate for the specific individuals to be served to avoid frustration of both the facilitator and group members.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe workbook is divided into ten topics which include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eTopic I — Anxiety and Stress\u003cbr\u003eTopic II — Coping\u003cbr\u003eTopic III — Emotion Expression\u003cbr\u003eTopic IV — Grief and Loss\u003cbr\u003eTopic V — Life Balance\u003cbr\u003eTopic VI — Reminiscence\u003cbr\u003eTopic VII — Self-Awareness\u003cbr\u003eTopic VIII — Social Skills\u003cbr\u003eTopic IX — Staying Young at Heart\u003cbr\u003eTopic X — Thinking Skills\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whole Person Associates, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47045671059696,"sku":"9781570253430","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781570253430_p0.jpg?v=1763794383","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781570253430","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}