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Senior Bullying: How to Live Harmoniously with Challenging People

ID: 1082WEB

The phenomenon of bullying is not just limited to school age children but is also prevalent in the older adult community. One in five seniors experience verbal aggression from caregivers or fellow residents. This webinar is for those who work with seniors so they will know how to recognize bullying and guide clients in how to respond. [Elective for Gerontology Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General


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Instructor: Connie Palmer, LCSW
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET
Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar

Webinar Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the reasons why bullying occurs in senior residences

    Discuss the cost of verbal aggression to the individual and the climate and culture of the senior residence
  • Recommend to seniors on how to effectively respond to bullying in order to decrease its occurrence and mitigate its negative impact

    Target Audience

    Social Workers and Allied Health Professionals

    Content Level

    Beginner - Advanced

    Webinar Completion Requirements

    To 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.

    About the Instructor

    Connie Palmer, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who is an experienced teacher, therapist, and school counselor who has spent more than thirty years of working with children, youth, and families. She was trained at Alan Wolfelt's Center for Loss and Life Transition and at The Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Maine. She is currently a Grief Educator for Imagine, a Center for Coping with Loss in Mountainside, NJ.

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