title: The application of joy in group psychotherapy for the elderly.
abstract: A range of joyful emotions may be woven into the therapeutic group process for older persons. Experiencing joy is a powerful healing factor because it helps reduce the pain of losses inherent in the aging process, restores self-confidence and hope, and renews an investment in living. This paper identifies ten facets of joy which can help develop a therapeutic group climate. Examples from the authors' practice illustrate conceptual approaches.
authors.affiliation: Kingsbridge Heights Nursing Home, Bronx, New York.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saul
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Saul
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D006240:Happiness; D006801:Humans; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*