Narrative therapy with older adults : stories, wisdom, resilience / Esther Oi-Wah Chow, Lauren Taylor, and Ada C. Mui.
| Author/creator | Chow, Esther Oi-Wah author. |
| Other author | Taylor, Lauren (Social worker), author. |
| Other author | Mui, Ada C., 1949- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Columbia University Press, [2025] |
| Description | viii, 320 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Engaging older adults through narrative practice in gerontological social work -- 2. Validating the Power of Narrative Practice: Exploring Efficacy and Knowledge Development 3. Nurturing Roots: The Theoretical Foundations of Narrative Practice |
| Abstract | "Around the world, there's a growing population of older adults facing the challenges of aging and in need of competent social care and health care. The dominant theory is that to age is to steadily decline in physical and mental abilities. To counter this pernicious philosophy, Narrative Social Work with Older Adults offers a treatment modality based in narrative medicine, in which the client's resilience comes from recollecting their life narrative. This book provides a new practice framework, drawing from Narrative Therapy (NT)-which emphasizes the value of personal experiences and focuses on assisting clients in expressing their life experiences-to rediscover the immense potential of older adults to develop new meaning out of their ever-changing life situations. The authors, Chow, from Hong Kong, and Taylor and Mui, from New York City, document and explore the cultural contexts of story to lay out a globally minded practice. This book is a step-by-step manual for students and practitioners in health care, social work, gerontology, and counseling to develop a culturally specific practice framework for aging adults. This new paradigm brings narrative therapy to gerontological practice in a way that's culturally sensitive"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2024045442 |
| ISBN | 9780231196062 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0231196067 hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780231196079 trade paperback |
| ISBN | 0231196075 trade paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | New Books | RC480.54 .C46 2025 | ✔ Available | Want This? |