Main description:

Depression is a leading mental health concern in aging individuals. Written to be used in collaboration with a qualified mental health professional, Treating Later-Life Depression: Workbook is designed to address and alleviate depression and related concerns (chronic pain, sleep problems, anxiety, brain health, family caregiving and grief) in middle-aged and older adults. This practical Workbook, along with its companion Clinician Guide,
reflects the latest scientific and clinical advances in cognitive-behavioral therapy for age-related problems, in individual, group, and telehealth formats. Along with learning how to re-engage in a meaningful daily life, individuals will build skills using personalized change strategies such as problem solving, relaxation
training, self-compassion, reframing unhelpful thoughts and effective communication practices, among others. The Workbook closes with resources to support middle-aged and older adults' ongoing efforts at achieving and maintaining a greater sense of wellbeing.

Contents:

Part I: Core Modules of Treatment (For Most Clients)

Module 1: Skills for Getting Started - Planning Your Treatment

Module 2: Skills for Feeling - Recognizing and Managing Strong Emotions

Module 3: Skills for Doing - Values-Based Living and Solving Problems

Module 4: Skills for Thinking - Self-Compassion and Helpful Thoughts

Part II: Personalized Modules (For Some Clients)

Module 5: Skills for Brain Health - Healthy Cognitive Aging

Module 6: Skills for Managing Chronic Pain - Improving Daily Life

Module 7: Skills for Health Sleep - Resting Better and Longer

Module 8: Skills for Caregiving - Reducing Stress while Helping Others

Module 9: Skills for Living with Loss - Bereavement and Grief

Module 10: Skills for Relating - Getting Along and Communicating Your Needs

Part III: Final Core Module of Treatment

Module 11: Skills for Wrapping Up - Finishing Treatment

Part IV: Additional Resources

California Older Person's Positive Experiences Schedule-Revised (COPPES-R)

National Resouces for Older Adults