A Study on the Self-Integration Process of Elderly Living Alone : Utilization of Material Arts in Group Counselling

• Main Authors: WANG PAO WEI, 王寶維
• Other Authors: Wen Hsiao
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/20794512641230180163

碩士 === 國立暨南國際大學 === 輔導與諮商研究所 === 98 === The purpose of this research is upon the usage of art therapy medium and/or tools as an intervention method for group therapy focusing in particular on the self integration of elderly living alone in Singapore. This research is conducted with 5 different themes within 6 group therapy with 3 senior citizens , age above of 72 years old. The results of this research and findings are as follows: 1.The Role of the Group Elderly people living alone who participated in groups or group activity may experience initial feeling of uneasiness and gradually accepting it as a platform and opportunity to express themselves and their emotions. The Role of the Group as a platform also offers an opportunity to establish emotional support and develop interpersonal networks among elderly people. The opportunity to listen and share ideas enriches the life experiences of elderly people living alone. 2.The Efficacy of Art Media Medium Through usage of art media and focusing on specific themes and ideas assist the elderly in creativity and also link to their inner life experience, elders can use these expressions as metaphor as means of communication projects and implicit messages, emotions or information. The creative process also give the elderly a sense of achievement and self-affirmation with the group. 3.Learning and Bringing New Changes The elderly experience the learning process and also better understand the meaning to the old adage of "life-long learning philosophy". Through the learning process, the elderly will experience fun and develop an open minded attitude towards accepting differences between one another. Meanwhile, they will also begin to learn the ways of constructive criticism and develop new positive attitude in relating towards one another. The outcomes and results of the findings of this research are discussed and further suggestions are made for future research by professional counselor investigating into the topic of elderly living alone.