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Sexuality, Intimacy, and Group Psychotherapy with Older Adults

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ABSTRACT Sexuality is an intrinsic part of life but late-life sexuality is a neglected topic in the literature. With an aging society, groups will contain more older adults. It is… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT Sexuality is an intrinsic part of life but late-life sexuality is a neglected topic in the literature. With an aging society, groups will contain more older adults. It is important for group therapists to reflect on their attitudes when working with older group members. This paper examines how both the attitudes of society in general and of therapists regarding late-life sexuality and intimacy may contribute to the neglect of these subjects being discussed in group therapy.

Keywords: sexuality intimacy; group psychotherapy; group; older adults; sexuality

Journal Title: International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
Year Published: 2019

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