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    Links to Understanding: A Guidebook for Professionals Working with Aging People
    Links to Understanding: A Guidebook for Professionals Working with Aging People
    Links to Understanding: A Guidebook for Professionals Working with Aging People
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    Links to Understanding: A Guidebook for Professionals Working with Aging People

    By Carol Lee Bratter

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    This book presents to the professional specialist the realities of the workplace, integrating our theoretical understanding of gerontological issues with practical applications in the format of a handbook, or guide, to be used by those working as counselors, therapists, chaplains, attorneys, etc. who practice within the aging community. My perspective is holistic, interweaving aspects of widely-held concepts of human and spiritual development with elements synthesized from other disciplines. Current research and publications are referenced for clarity and as suggestions for further study. While the field of gerontology continues to grow exponentially, all of this guide's content is designed to be relevant, helpful and inspiring now.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCarol Lee Bratter
    Release dateSep 28, 2013
    ISBN9780983594116
    Links to Understanding: A Guidebook for Professionals Working with Aging People
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    Carol Lee Bratter

    Carol Lee Bratter has written this guide based on her experiences as a Life Coach in private practice, as well as lifelong study and highly successful careers in both the business and non-profit sectors. Carol's studies have focused on human development and the applied behavioral sciences, especially as relevant to the human services arena. She has undergone intensive training in multiple interrelated disciplines, including Gestalt therapy, adult development, death and dying, lay chaplaincy for the elderly, and more. Besides belonging to several professional associations, Carol has served on numerous boards including the Minnesota Board on Aging. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband Ben.

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      Links to Understanding - Carol Lee Bratter

      "Links to Understanding is a must for any professional who will be working for the elderly. A strong pick for community library collections."

      — Midwest Book Review – rated 5 out of 5 stars

      "Ms. Bratter has brilliantly given professionals the helpful and inspiring guide she envisions in her prologue! Her words on practitioners’ use of power, on case management, forgiveness, and gerotranscendence are especially useful and powerful."

      — Barbara Swanson Arnoldsen, MS., School Administration and Counseling

      "This book is a wonderful collection of important fundamental components that any person, older persons themselves and professionals working with older persons, can benefit from knowing and using in their day-to-day life and work."

      — Catherine Johnson, PsyD LP, Associated Clinic of Psychology, Minneapolis, Minnesota

      "A superb basic review for all mental health professionals. The very well thought-out reference section is worth the price of the book. A real mandate for the beginning professional."

      — Richard J. Obershaw, ACSW LICSW, Grief Center Director

      "This little book is a veritable gold mine of experienced interventions, organized approaches to myriad problems, and resources to enable professionals to have the very best outcomes with their aging clients."

      — Mario A. Petrini, MD PhD and Sandra L. Nohre, PhD

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      Links to Understanding

      A Guidebook

      for

      Professionals Working with Aging People

      by Carol Lee Bratter

      with contributions from Ann Meissner, PhD

      Smashwords edition published 2013 by Carol Lee Bratter

      Copyright 2013 by Carol Lee Bratter

      This ebook is licensed for your personal use only, and may not be re-sold or given to other readers. If you would like to share this book, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you are reading this book and did not purchase it, then please go to Smashwords.com and buy your own copy.

      We thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      The first edition of this book is available in print at online retailers.

      * * * * * * * * * *

      Dedicated to Ben Bratter, Jr., the love of my life,

      with respect & grateful appreciation.

      * * * * * * * * * *

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Acknowledgments

      Prologue

      Poem: "We Are Transmitters", by D. H. Lawrence

      INTRODUCTION

      Overview

      Theoretical Bases

      Summary of Logotherapy

      Summary of Gerotranscendence

      PART ONE. THE IDEAL

      Chapter 1. The Ideal Professional

      Characteristics of the Ideal Professional

      Chapter 2. The Ideal System

      Characteristics of the Ideal System

      Chapter 3. The Ideal Experience

      The Optimal State: Flow

      Chapter 4. The Ideal Role

      The Professional’s Ideal Role

      About Ethics

      PART TWO. THE REALITY

      Chapter 5. Knowing Your Self

      Knowing Your Self / Making Choices

      Caring for Your Self / Meditation

      The Use and Abuse of Personal Power

      The Right Use of Power

      The Abuse of Power

      Chapter 6. Knowing Your Work

      Case Management

      Definition, Characteristics, Process

      Compliance, Accountability, Documentation

      The Process of Completion

      PART THREE. CLIENT ISSUES, PERSONAL

      Chapter 7. Perspectives on the Issues

      Gerontology

      Ageism

      My Story

      Related Issues for the Aging Person to Address

      Thanatology

      Chapter 8. Spirituality

      Chapter 9. Intimacy vs. Isolation

      Intimacy

      Isolation

      Chapter 10. Forgiveness

      Definition

      Guiding Principles in the Counseling Relationship

      The Process

      Categories of Forgiveness

      Individual/Personal Forgiveness

      Forgiveness of Self

      Collective/Community Forgiveness

      Forgiving the Unforgivable

      Subversive , or Pseudo, Forgiveness

      Seven Signs of Non-forgiveness

      The Other F Word

      Suggested ways to Address Personal Forgiveness Issues

      Chapter 11. Gerotranscendence

      The Theory

      Characteristics

      Chapter 12. The Value of Work

      PART FOUR. CLIENT ISSUES, INTERPERSONAL

      Chapter 13. Families

      Families and Group Dynamics

      Recognizing Denial

      Chapter 14. Types of Marriages

      Chapter 15. Multiple Identities and Their Impact

      Epilogue

      Poem: "When Death Comes", by Mary Oliver [excerpted]

      PART FIVE. APPENDICES

      A. POTENTIAL LEGAL ISSUES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

      B. THE ACT OF FORGIVING: A RITUAL

      C.TASKS & SKILLS OF GEROTRANSCENDENCE

      D. DEBUNKING 10 BRAIN FITNESS & TRAINING MYTHS

      E. CAREGIVER FACTS

      F. CAREGIVER CHALLENGES

      G. A CAREGIVER’S BILL OF RIGHTS

      Bibliography

      About the Author

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      Acknowledgments

      With gratitude and love, I wish to acknowledge the following, (almost) in order of appearance in my life:

      Kathleen Gurbin, my mother, a wise, kind and devout woman who navigated the choppy waters of life and taught me how. She keeps me in her prayers to this day, bless her.

      Virginia West, my role model and dear friend for over fifty years, who began as a co-worker and became my boss when our firm moved me to Minneapolis all those years ago. Her belief in me, her support, guidance, and wise counsel motivated and inspired me, then and now.

      Dr. Justus E. Olson, who was a pioneer in the human potential movement. As an affiliate of National Training Laboratories, J originated the Koinonia Human Relations Training program, an outreach ministry, in the Minneapolis area. His teaching and guidance changed my life, and his legacy of honoring the human spirit continues to change the world, one person at a time.

      Ann Meissner, PhD, an esteemed, innovative educator and Master therapist much-honored by her peers, who has in recent years become a recognized expert on human development. She was instrumental in introducing the ninth stage of adult development, gerotranscendence, after studying the theory with Lars Tornstam, its originator. Down-to-earth, calm and wise, Ann is a cherished and indispensable friend of over forty years who evokes the best in me, and whose healing presence lights my way.

      Dr. Aubrey Daniels, a globally respected business consultant who is a pioneer in the development of applied behavioral science in the education and business arenas. His guidance in applying human potential principles for motivation and productivity to the workplace, while maintaining the highest professional standards, has been key to the success of all my business enterprises. I deeply value the wisdom he has brought to my life as

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