GER 640 - Narrative Therapy with Elders

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Gerontology

Description:

This advance practice course builds on the introduction to narrative therapy provided in Individual, Family, and Group Practice I. The course provides students the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills and narrative therapy through work with elders in the context of a unique practice experience. The course will be provided in partnership with an assisted-living facility in the area. Students will work one-on-one and in groups with elders at the facility while learning narrative therapy theory and practice. A closing ceremony will provide further narrative therapy opportunities. Topics to be covered in course include an overview of theories of aging, aging in sociocultural context, review of narrative therapy, ideas and theories, narrative practice techniques as applied to elders, ethical issues and practice with elders, and narrative approaches to issues of loss, aging, and dying.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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