Cognitive Telephone Group Therapy with Physically Disabled Elderly Persons.

Evans, Ron L.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ332757

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Cognitive Telephone Group Therapy with Physically Disabled Elderly Persons.

Evans, Ron L.; And Others

Gerontologist, v26 n1 p8-11 Feb 1986

A counseling program for severely disabled elderly persons was developed consisting of cognitive group therapy by telephone. The intent of the program was to solve problems related to feeling dissatisfied, lonely, or being too inactive to remain healthy. A majority of the treated group members reported fewer feelings of loneliness after treatment. (Author/ABL)

Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Group Therapy, Loneliness, Older Adults, Physical Disabilities, Rehabilitation Counseling, Telephone Communications Systems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Counselors; Practitioners

Language: English

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