Description
Book SynopsisTelling the Stories of Life through Guided Autobiography Groups shows how to organize, record, and share life experiences through a proven and effective technique.
Trade ReviewNothing is left to chance in the manual and it is written with a depth of understanding and perception that effectively demonstrates the authors' cumulative practice experience. -- Patricia Higham Ageing and Society This is an inspirational and practical guide on autobiography workshops. Clinical Gerontologist
Table of ContentsContents: Preface PART I Background and Workshop Organization Chapter 1 The Power of Autobiography Chapter 2 Who Should Do Autobiography? Chapter 3 Qualifications of the Leader Chapter 4 Organizing a Guided Autobiography Group Chapter 5 Small-Group Dynamics PART II Session Plans SESSION 1 The Major Branching Points in Your Life SESSION 2 Your Family SESSION 3 The Role of Money in Your Life SESSION 4 Your Major Life Work or Career SESSION 5 Your Health and Body SESSION 6 Your Sexual Identity SESSION 7 Your Experiences with and Ideas about Death SESSION 8 Your Spiritual Life and Values SESSION 9 Your Goals and Aspirations SESSION 10 Wrapping It Up Appendixes A. Sample Publicity B. Session Handouts C. Creating New Themes D. Adapting Workshop Schedules Annotated Reading List Index
