Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is now well established as aneffective treatment for a range of mental health problems, but forclinicians working with older clients, there are particular issuesthat need to be addressed.Topics covered include the need to build a therapeuticrelationship, dealing with stereotypical thinking about ageing,setting realistic expectations in the face of deteriorating medicalconditions, maintaining hope when faced with difficult life eventssuch as the loss of a spouse, disability, etc., and dealing withthe therapist's own fears about ageing.Illustrated throughout with case studies, practical solutions andwith a troubleshooting section, this is essential reading for allclinical psychologists, psychiatrists and related healthprofessionals who work with older people.* Authors are world authorities on depression and psychotherapywith older people* First book to be published on CBT with older people* Case studies and examples used throughout to illustrate themethod and the problems of older people
