Morrie: A Case Study

This case study is presented as an example of successful behavioral treatment of a depressed older man using group and conjoint therapy. The case is discussed as exemplifying two major issues in treatment of the aged: dealing with resistance to being in therapy and distinguishing between disability...

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Published in:The Gerontologist 1981-06, Vol.21 (3), p.323-328
Main Authors: Wheeler, Eugenie G., Knight, Bob
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Behavior Therapy
Dementia - therapy
Depression - therapy
Humans
Male
Neurocognitive Disorders - therapy
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Summary:This case study is presented as an example of successful behavioral treatment of a depressed older man using group and conjoint therapy. The case is discussed as exemplifying two major issues in treatment of the aged: dealing with resistance to being in therapy and distinguishing between disability due to organic brain syndrome and that due to depression. It is asserted that behavior therapy provided both pragmatic guidelines for treatment and a general spirit of optimism when working with the aged.
ISSN:0016-9013
1758-5341
DOI:10.1093/geront/21.3.323