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Toward holistic care — integrating spirituality and cognitive behavioral therapy for older adults
Author(s)	Jill Snodgrass
Journal title	Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, vol 21, no 3, 2009
Pages	pp 219-236
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Pastoral care ; Psychiatric treatment ; Therapy.
Annotation	Based on the particular mental health needs of older adults, this article formulates a theoretical approach integrating spirituality and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for counselling older adults. CBT is easily applicable and highly appropriate for use with the older adult cohort. Its efficacy is well documented, specifically for disorders commonly experienced by older adults. However, as presenting problems of older adults frequently include spiritual and existential concerns, the incorporation of spirituality and meaning-making with CBT is ideal for serving this cohort. This article presents a theoretical approach to spiritually integrated CBT by formulating a modified style of assessment, formulation, beginning therapy, cognitive restructuring, behaviour modification, and termination. (KJ/RH).
Accession Number	CPA-090907207 A
Classmark	EX: OW: LP: LO
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