The Third Thirty Curriculum

A Candid, Spiritual Exploration of Realities and Challenges We Face in the Years 60-90

GUIDE FOR MODERATORS

AUTHOR: CHRIS POMFRET

Using this curriculum, ministry leaders and volunteers can help groups of older adults address the typical issues that arise in our “Third Thirty” of life (i.e. 60 years of age and onwards). The material is organized into 12 or more sessions of one hour, each focusing on a different issue or topic. Individuals are invariably keen to share their stories, be they experiences taking care of their own older relatives, or preparations they have made for their future, or their specific inter-family concerns. For some, the group setting can serve as a therapy session while others experience a counselling element, especially when “couples with differences” attend and air their contrasting views (a surprisingly common occurrence). The various forms of vocal participation are both welcome and valuable as they not only make for a vibrant conversation but also help both the listeners and the narrator to tussle with the issues being discussed, generating motivation within individuals to go address them, or providing better clarity to resolve them.

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