Ann M. Steffen, PhD, ABPP is a professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and is a faculty clinician at the UM-St. Louis Community Psychological Service. Dr. Steffen is a dual certified Diplomat in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology (ABBCP) and a Diplomat in Geropsychology (ABGERO) of the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Larry W. Thompson, PhD, ABPP is a board-certified geropsychologist and an emeritus professor from Stanford University School of Medicine. His 40+ year career in research and clinical care of older adults has resulted in his being a highly sought-after trainer for community-based mental health programs seeking to expand their services to older persons-particularly those with depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety disorders. He has received several prestigious awards including the M. Powell Lawton award for lifetime contributions to the field of geropsychology. He is currently co-director of the Optimal Aging Center.
Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD, ABPP is a board-certified geropsychologist who practices at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she is also an active research professor (emerita). Her commitment to developing innovative ways to employ CBT with older adults (and to research its efficacy) has spanned the past 30 years. She has received several prestigious awards including the M. Powell Lawton award for lifetime contributions to the field of geropsychology. She is currently co-director of the Optimal Aging Center.

• Part I: Introductory Information for Clinicians




• Chapter 1: How to Use This Treatment Approach


• Chapter 2: Depression and Age-Related Issues


• Chapter 3: Assessment with Aging Individuals


• Chapter 4: Cognitive Behavioral Therapies 101


• Chapter 5: Psychotherapy Modifications with Aging Clients


• Part II: Core Modules (For Most Clients)




• Chapter 6 Module 1: Skills for Getting Started: Planning Your Treatment


• Chapter 7 Module 2: Skills for Feeling: Recognizing and Managing Strong Emotions


• Chapter 8 Module 3: Skills for Doing: Values-Based Living and Solving Problems


• Chapter 9 Module 4: Skills for Thinking: Self-Compassion and Helpful Thoughts


• Chapter 10 Module 11: Skills for Wrapping Up: Finishing Treatment


• Part III: Personalized Modules (For Some Clients)


• Chapter 11 Module 5: Skills for Brain Health: Healthy Cognitive Aging


• Chapter 12 Module 6: Skills for Managing Chronic Pain: Improving Daily Life


• Chapter 13 Module 7: Skills for Healthy Sleep: Resting Better and Longer


• Chapter 14 Module 8: Skills for Caregiving: Reducing Stress While Helping Others


• Chapter 15 Module 9: Skills for Living with Loss: Bereavement and Grief


• Chapter 16 Module 10: Skills for Relating: Getting Along and Communicating Your Needs


• Afterword: Professional Development


• Appendix A: Professional Development Resources


• Appendix B: Recommendations for Group Treatments


• Appendix C: California Older Person's Positive Experiences Schedule-Revised (COPPES-R)


• Appendix D: Clinical Tools and Measures

Treating Later-Life Depression: Clinician Guide outlines culturally responsive practices that target the contexts and drivers/antecedents of depression in middle-aged and older adults. Clinicians can choose research-supported modules from the accompanying Workbook that fit the needs of their clients (i.e. chronic pain, sleep problems, anxiety, experiences of loss).