Counseling Older Adults at Risk of Suicide: Recognizing Barriers, Reviewing Strategies, and Exploring Opportunities for Intervention

Autor/inn/en	Sawyer, Patricia; Williams, Beverly Rosa
Titel	Counseling Older Adults at Risk of Suicide: Recognizing Barriers, Reviewing Strategies, and Exploring Opportunities for Intervention
Quelle	In: Alabama Counseling Association Journal, 38 (2012) 2, S.80-103 (24 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1546-2781
Schlagwörter	Older Adults; At Risk Persons; Suicide; Counseling Techniques; Barriers; Intervention; Interdisciplinary Approach; Epidemiology; Geriatrics; Counselor Role; Therapy; Cognitive Restructuring; Holistic Approach; Resilience (Psychology); Aging (Individuals); Memory + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Älterer Erwachsener; Risikogruppe; Selbstmord; Counseling technique; Counselling technique; Counselling techniques; Beratungsmethode; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Epidemiologie; Alterswissenschaft; Geriatrie; Therapie; Holistischer Ansatz; Aging; Altern; Gedächtnis
Abstract	Age-related challenges to health and well-being among older adults give rise to a distinctive array of risk factors for suicide, calling for a unique approach to suicide interventions. Americans over the age of 65 are disproportionally overrepresented in the number of completed suicides. This paper examines the epidemiology of geriatric suicide, reviews age-specific risk factors for suicide, discusses interventional modalities for use with suicidal older adults, and describes the role of the counselor in geriatric suicide interventions. In particular, we focus on a gerocounseling perspective to guide strategies for intervening with older adults contemplating suicide. This model utilizes a multidisciplinary approach derived from the integration of physical, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging. Additionally we consider the potential for emerging therapeutic models promoting resilience, sense of coherence, and dignity to be incorporated into counseling services for older adults. Specific therapies discussed include Cognitive Reappraisal, Reminiscence Therapy, and Dignity Therapy. We conclude with a discussion of the potential application of the principles of palliative care in designing and implementing holistic approaches to counseling older adults presenting with suicidal ideation. (Contains 3 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Alabama Counseling Association. 217 Daryle Street, Livingston, AL 35470. Tel: 888-655-5460; Tel: 205-652-1712; Fax: 205-652-1576; e-mail: alca@alabamacounseling.org; Web site: http://www.alabamacounseling.org
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Update	2017/4/10