End-of-Life Case Study: The Use of Narrative Therapy on a Holocaust Survivor with Lifelong Depression

Stahnke, Brittany; Cooley, Morgan E.

doi:10.1007/s10879-022-09532-z

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“…In conducting interviews, the licensed therapist was gentle, careful, and allowed the participant to tell their own story, including what they felt was relevant and irrelevant. As has been indicated in literature, just listening can evoke more talking for participants and is an effective therapeutic tool (Foster, 2002;Stahnke & Cooley, 2022).…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Practice with elders may focus on further vetting different standardized techniques for those who are not able to feel digni ed at this stage. Methods such as narrative or dignity therapies (Stahnke & Cooley, 2022), largely supported by the telling and rewriting of one's story for one's own bene t, can encourage these individuals to better accept and embrace the lives they have lived rather than the lives they have not. The ful llment of participants in the present study demonstrates the potential for others to feel this same sense of integrity in the last stages of life (Erikson, 1950).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Embracing the Choices of Now: Wisdom from those at End-of-Life

Stahnke¹,

Davis²

2022

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Background: There is little research focused on the elderly, despite this being the fastest-growing age group. The last phase of life brings with it unique wisdom and life advice that can be used to guide all people in their journeys. Illness or coming to an older age can begin a journey of growth and acceptance. The purpose of this study was to provide scholarship detailing advice and learnings of those in this unique and final life stage.Methods: Nine participants were interviewed, and transcripts were analyzed in a phenomenological manner.Results: Participants discussed topics of pain, family, and marital success. The importance of choice in the lives we live, as well as marriage as hard work, were some main trends that presented.Conclusions: Family was the most important part of these lives; however, with or without family, one also benefits from a sense of accomplishment and pride in themselves.Trial registration: N/A

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confidence: 99%