Workshops
Psychotherapy and Counseling with Older Adults
ID: 1070WEBThis webinar will dispel the all-too-common assumption that psychotherapy and counseling are not effective treatment modalities with senior adults. Contrary to the belief that seniors are "inflexible and stuck in their ways" as well as having diminished cognitive and reflective capacity, studies indicate that they can benefit as much from these modalities as younger persons, albeit with some different approaches, techniques and goals. In this workshop we will consider the special strengths and challenges of senior adults, the place of their particular life cycle issues and how to understand and use transference, resistance, support and interpretation in working with this population. Many case examples and exercises will be offered. [Elective for Gerontology Certificate Program]Fee: $60.00
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Webinar ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Webinar Outline9:30 am Welcome/Introduction
9:35 am Presentation
- Context
- Cohort
- Maturation
- Specific Challenges
10:35 am Presentation Continues
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Interpersonal/psychodynamic therapy
- Life review/reminiscence techniques
- Group therapies
- Use of medications
- Forms of resistence and how to address them
Case examples and studies as well as some individual and group exercises will be used throughout the day to illustrate issues, techniques, and interventions.
12:20 pm Conclusion/Q&ATarget AudienceSocial Workers and Allied Health ProfessionalsContent LevelBeginner - AdvancedWebinar Completion RequirementsTo earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion. System Requirements
- Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
- Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
- Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.