Module 6: Communication Tools

Treating Late Life Depression ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780195383706.003.0006 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 129-150

Author(s):

Larry W. Thompson ◽

Leah Dick-Siskin ◽

David W. Coon ◽

David V. Powers ◽

Dolores Gallagher-Thompson

Keyword(s):

Late Life ◽

Effective Communication ◽

Role Playing ◽

Communication Styles ◽

Late Life Depression ◽

Communication Tools ◽

Interpersonal Effectiveness

This chapter discusses communication tools to help with CBT for late-life depression, including the communication continuum (passive, aggressive, and effective/assertive communication styles), effective communication in conflicted situations, role playing activities, and techniques to improve interpersonal effectiveness, such as ‘I’ statements, compromise, repetition, and techniques for developing new relationships.

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Module 6: Communication Tools

Treating Late Life Depression ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780195383690.003.0009 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 179-200

Author(s):

Dolores Gallagher-Thompson ◽

Larry W. Thompson

Keyword(s):

Late Life ◽

Effective Communication ◽

Role Playing ◽

Communication Styles ◽

Late Life Depression ◽

Communication Tools ◽

Interpersonal Effectiveness

This chapter outlines the sixth module of CBT for late-life depression, which covers communication tools, including the communication continuum (passive, aggressive, and effective/assertive communication styles), effective communication in conflicted situations, role playing activities, and techniques to improve interpersonal effectiveness, such as ‘I’ statements, compromise, repetition, and techniques for developing new relationships.

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Refining Evidence-Based Treatments for Late-Life Depression

GeroPsych ◽

10.1024/1662-9647/a000127 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 67-76

Author(s):

Grace C. Niu ◽

Patricia A. Arean

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Mental Illness ◽

Brain Plasticity ◽

Late Life ◽

Aging Population ◽

The United States ◽

Future Research ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Late Life Depression ◽

Evidence Based Treatments

The recent increase in the aging population, specifically in the United States, has raised concerns regarding treatment for mental illness among older adults. Late-life depression (LLD) is a complex condition that has become widespread among the aging population. Despite the availability of behavioral interventions and psychotherapies, few depressed older adults actually receive treatment. In this paper we review the research on refining treatments for LLD. We first identify evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for LLD and the problems associated with efficacy and dissemination, then review approaches to conceptualizing mental illness, specifically concepts related to brain plasticity and the Research Domain Criteria (RDoc). Finally, we introduce ENGAGE as a streamlined treatment for LLD and discuss implications for future research.

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