ABSTRACT

This book is primarily aimed at care workers and other practitioners whose roles involve working directly with older individuals, couples and families experiencing abuse, and who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills concerning psychological therapies.

part One|45 pages

Foundations

chapter Chapter 1|11 pages

The Social Context of Elder Abuse

chapter Chapter 2|16 pages

The Nature and Extent of Elder Abuse

chapter Chapter 3|16 pages

Legal Perspectives on Intervention

part Two|58 pages

Psychological Dimensions of Elder Abuse

chapter Chapter 5|10 pages

Signs, Symptoms and the Psychological Impact of Abuse

chapter Chapter 6|15 pages

Understanding Abusive Behaviour

chapter Chapter 7|22 pages

The Nature of Therapeutic Interventions

part 3|54 pages

Abuse within Family Settings

chapter Chapter 8|11 pages

Family Relationships

chapter Chapter 9|19 pages

Working with Families

chapter Chapter 10|12 pages

Working with Individuals who Experience Abuse

chapter Chapter 11|10 pages

Working with People who Perpetrate Abuse

part 4|28 pages

Abuse within Institutional and Professional Care Settings

chapter Chapter 13|12 pages

Prevention and Intervention

part 5|13 pages

Contextual Issues

chapter Chapter 14|8 pages

Professional Issues

chapter Chapter 15|3 pages

Conclusion: Towards a Comprehensive Response