Vol. 17 No. 44 (2025)

Studies and Research

Behavioural Techniques in Work with Seniors

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2025-12-01

https://doi.org/10.47225/mg/17/44/16907

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Ondrej Botek,

Trnava University, Faculty of Health Care and Social Work, Department of Social Work

Nadežda Kovalčíková

Trnava University, Faculty of Health Care and Social Work, Department of Social

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cognitive-behavioural therapy storytelling older adults avoidance exposure psychoeducation anxiety recovery gerontology

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Botek, O., & Kovalčíková, N. (2025). Behavioural Techniques in Work with Seniors. Hungarian Gerontology, 17(44). https://doi.org/10.47225/mg/17/44/16907

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Abstract

This article explores the application of storytelling as a cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) tool for older adults, emphasizing its effectiveness in illustrating the role of avoidance and exposure in anxiety recovery. Integrating a complete theoretical introduction and narrative case example with conceptual support from psychoeducational materials, the article demonstrates how storytelling facilitates therapeutic insight and engagement, particularly in older populations.

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