A Practical Study of Group Work Intervention for Retired Forestry Workers' Sense of Acceptance

Abstract

Focusing on enhancing the sense of access of retired workers in the forest area, using life review therapy and group work methodology, combined with cognitive behavioral theory, an intervention was practiced with eight retired workers in the Unity Community of Beltling Township. Through scale assessment and qualitative assessment, the five aspects of access content, access environment, access pathway, access experience and access sharing were carried out. During the process, the social workers guided the retired workers to review their careers, use cognitive restructuring techniques to change negative cognitions and enhance self-efficacy. The group activities were designed around the pre-work, work, and retirement stages to strengthen professional identity and self-worth. The results showed that the clients' sense of acquisition in material, spiritual and social dimensions increased significantly, and their emotional management, life satisfaction and optimism toward the future were enhanced. The combination of group work and life review theory has a positive effect on improving the sense of acquisition of retired forest workers and helps to promote their well-being and social integration in later life.