Understanding gerotranscendence in older adults: a new perspective for counselors.

The author describes gerotranscendence as a proces that meet the eyes when older adults shift from a rational focus upon the present-day, material world to a more universal and transcendent perspective. Accompanying this shift is a desire to stir toward the end of life with a faculty of perception of integrity and acceptance of one's choices. by dint of gaining an understanding of gerotranscendence, counselors can better befitting the needs of their aging clients. Using existing gerotranscendence literature as a guideline, suggestions are made for appropriate counseling interventions.

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