Abstract
The focus of this brief report is on the use of Agnon's stories as a therapeutic activity with the elderly. The aim of this activity is to bring relief and self-understanding to elderly people. The elderly will learn to talk about their feelings, and to show that there are positive ways of coping with difficulties and old age. The assumption is that the elderly, who are afraid of looking inside into their soul, would find interest and help in the activity involving Agnon's stories. The activity therapy conducted at the Day Care for the Elderly in Israel proved very effective.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-115 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Poetry Therapy |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2007 |
Keywords
- Activity
- Agnon
- Coping
- Elderly
- Story
- Therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Psychology