Wellness-based counseling for caregivers of persons with dementia

The prevalence of dementia diagnoses has rapidly increased over the past several decades. Family caregivers of persons with dementia face numerous daily challenges that can negatively impact their well-being, The wellness of caregivers is affected by a range of emotional, social, existential, and se...

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Published inJournal of Mental Health Counseling Vol. 38; no. 3; pp. 263 - 277
Main Authors Clarke, Philip B, Adams, Jonathan K, Wilkerson, Joseph R, Shaw, Edward G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria American Mental Health Counselors Association 01.07.2016
Subjects
Activities of daily living
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimers Disease
Analysis
Behavior
Caregivers
College Students
Coping
Counseling
Dementia
Educational Facilities Improvement
Expressive Language
Group Counseling
Health aspects
Integrated Services
Inventory
Language Skills
Life Satisfaction
Mental health
Physical Health
Psychological Services
Quality of life
Stress
Stress Management
Wellness
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Summary:The prevalence of dementia diagnoses has rapidly increased over the past several decades. Family caregivers of persons with dementia face numerous daily challenges that can negatively impact their well-being, The wellness of caregivers is affected by a range of emotional, social, existential, and self-care factors; hence a mental health counseling approach that addresses these elements is needed. The Indivisible Self (IS-WEL) model is an evidence-based framework for conceptualizing the wellness construct and includes multiple factors that are associated with caregiver well-being. Wellness counseling utilizing the IS-WEL model offers a structure for providing counseling services that support the whole caregiver by mobilizing strengths, improving coping, and enhancing overall well-being. A case vignette demonstrating the application of the IS-WEL model for treatment planning and wellness counseling with a caregiver is presented.
ISSN:1040-2861
2163-5749
DOI:10.774/mehc.38.3.06