Full Description
Conducting Wellness Groups for Veterans and Older Adults: The Legacy Model offers an innovative wellness group model for mental health practitioners. Two curricula developed by the authors are explored, the Process-Focused Legacy Group curriculum for members who are high functioning and motivated adults, and the Activity-Based Legacy Group curriculum tailored for persons with disabilities and/or cognitive impairments. Detailed steps, prompts, and legacy activities are provided for each stage for both curriculum formats. This book provides clinical examples from the facilitator's group experiences using the Legacy Model. The appendices provide further detailed resource materials that include descriptions of potential legacy projects and a vast assortment of legacy activities.
This book is essential for mental health practitioners: mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and psychologists interested in conducting Legacy Groups with veterans and older adults.
Contents
Part One: Legacy Model Development 1. Legacy Model 2. Theoretical Framework for the Legacy Model 3. Measuring Effectiveness of Legacy Groups 4. Serendipity in Legacy Work Part Two: The Legacy Group Curriculum in Action 5. Process-Focused Legacy Groups 6. Activity-Based Legacy Groups 7. Clinical Reflections 8. Potential Audiences, Challenges, and Special Considerations
