PSY-2010: Human Lifespan Development

Aging successfully: The psychological aspects of growing old. (1997). In Films On Demand. Films Media Group. https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102577&xtid=44913
Rediscovering meaning when entering 'older age': A counseling case study based on lifespan development and a pluralistic approach. Duration: 31 min

Hollis-Sawyer, L. (Academic). (2016). Psychology of aging - geronotology [Video]. Sage Knowledge. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781473973268
Dr. Lisa Hollis-Sawyer discusses aging and the psychology of aging. Chronological aging refers to a person's actual age, and functional aging refers to a person's functional capacity. Aging has positive and negative effects, and people can cope with these effects through selective optimization and compensation.

Williams, A. (2017). Characteristics of positive older adults and the helping process. In Helping Relationships With Older Adults: From Theory to Practice (pp. 60-87). SAGE Publications, Inc, https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071801239
This chapter will express concepts of successful aging, describe positive characteristics, the forms of support for older populations, and aspects of successful practitioners.

Williams, A. (2017). Family issues and support systems. In Helping Relationships With Older Adults: From Theory to Practice (pp. 169-198). SAGE Publications, Inc, https://doi.org/10.4135/9781071801239
Taking a comprehensive approach, the text addresses various therapeutic methods as it highlights the strengths and resiliency of the older population. Exercises and case studies demonstrate key concepts and promote skill development by allowing students to experience various challenges in the lives of older clients.

Overstreet, L. (2019). Lifespan development. Lumen Learning. Doi: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-lifespandevelopment/
Read Module 10 to learn about the Late Adulthood stage of life.