This documentary explores the psychological, interpersonal, and sociological aspects of being a creative artist today. John and Ruth Waddell shared a love for the arts and for each other. The life events and societal influences that led Ruth to diminish her own artistic endeavors to allow her partner to flourish are, in may ways, universal. In our society, the natural process of aging is often threatening to a person's feelings of self worth. Because we often judge ourselves by what we can do instead of who we are, self-esteem diminishes as energy and physical prowess decline.
Retirement is often a watershed since there is no longer a monetary value for one's abilities.
But as psychologist H. Stephen Glenn points out, one can approach aging as another challenge from which to learn and grow. The seniors pictured in this program come from a variety of circumstances. Skills and techniques for group counseling with youth Rosemarie Smead presents strategies for selecting children for participation in group guidance and counseling, shows how to conduct sessions, and identifies successful techniques for group counseling. Stuck on welfare Documentary from the television program 48 hours on the poor and welfare recipients in the United States. In the process of working with these children, a number of different play therapy techniques are demonstrated.