The significance of attachment theory for working with older people has been overlooked, and yet its importance is clear – evident in the experiences of people who struggle to adapt to new ways of living, to life with limiting health conditions, or to new social networks.
This book explains how an understanding of attachment theory can empower health and social care staff, and improve the care of older people. It also serves as an accessible introduction to strengths-based worki...
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1. Supporting Older People in a ‘Strengths-Based’ Way. 2. Introduction to Attachment Theory. 3. Working with the Whole Family. 4. What Makes a Good Life in Care? 5. Maintain...
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Lydia Guthrie has a long track record of work in the criminal justice and voluntary sectors, working with adults with disabilities and socially excluded young people. A...