Working With Older Adults and Couples Therapy

Question 1

How is depression with older adults compared to younger adults?

Answer 1

More common with younger adults.

Question 2

Do most older people get dementia?

Answer 2

No, but if they do, the most common type is alzheimer’s

Question 3

What are some challenges for older adults?

Answer 3

Fear of getting worse after talking about it, fear of discovering “I’m the same as them?”, taking on the sick role to avoid participation.

Question 4

Countertransference vs transference

Answer 4

Countertransference: therapist discussing inappropriate things with client, doesn’t have boundaries
Transference: might feel like younger therapist doesn’t know what they’re going through, therapist might remind them of their kids, if there’s any conflict with kids this could cause transference

Question 5

What are the basics for couples therapy?

Answer 5

Scheduled occasion to talk; safety, containment, hope; mediation, translation, coaching