Develop a New Model of Aging

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Essay

Develop a new model of aging. Improve on the idea that becoming old means a time closer to death,instead defining it as a time to celebrate new freedoms and unique opportunities.

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Definitions:

Verbalizations

The act of expressing thoughts, feelings, or ideas through spoken words, important in therapy for communicating and understanding client perspectives.

Presenting Emotion

The initial emotional state or feeling expressed by a client at the outset of a therapy session, which may not fully encapsulate their underlying issues.

Empathy

The capacity to comprehend and empathize with someone else's emotions.

Humanistic Counseling

A therapeutic approach emphasizing personal growth and self-actualization, viewing individuals as inherently good and capable of making rational choices.