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Integrative and instrumental reminiscence therapies for depression in older adults
— intervention strategies and treatment effectiveness | | Author(s) | L M Watts, P Cappeliez |
| Journal title | Aging & Mental Health, vol 4, no 2, May 2000 |
| Pages | pp 166-177 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Memory and Reminiscence ; Therapy ; Depression ; Evaluation ; Canada. |
| Annotation | Gerontologists, developmental theorists and clinical practitioners have identified reminiscence as an important contributor to adaptation in later life. Despite its wide acceptance, there remains some doubt about its therapeutic efficiency. In this Canadian study assessing its value in the treatment of depression in older people, cognitive theories of depression were integrated with reminiscence theory to develop two standardised integrative and instrumental reminiscence interventions. Integrative reminiscence therapy aims at a constructive re-appraisal of interpretations and emotions to past self-defining events, whereas instrumental reminiscence uses memories for providing evidence of past successful coping and for identifying appropriate coping strategies. The two interventions were implemented with 26 older people with moderate to severe depression. Evaluation of the clinical significance of the results showed that both therapies led to significant improvements in depression symptoms. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-001018218 A |
| Classmark | DB: LO: ENR: 4C: 7S |
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