The Psychotherapy Curriculum
Elderly (Working with the Elderly) *
This program consists of interviews remastered and compiled from volumes 2 and 7.
Program Description
You can teach an old dog new tricks. Using a maturity-based, challenge specific model, therapists can have gratifying clinical and personal experiences in working with elderly individuals and couples. We can never give up on the elderly, even those who are suicidally depressed.
Learning Objectives
This program provides clinicians with the opportunity to:
Learn how the treatment of the older adult differs from that of younger adults.
Gain an overview of assessing older adults.
Learn to assess and identify early signs of suicide in the elderly.
Learn how ageism affects therapists.
Learn how issues, such as retirement and illness, effect the elderly.
Interviews
Elderly Suicide - Nancy Osgood, Ph.D.
In this interview, we look at current knowledge about suicidal behavior in the elderly and translate this knowledge nto practical treatment considerations.
Treatment of the Elderly - Bob G. Knight, Ph.D.
Dr. Knight discusses methods of assessing older adults, how to complete a therapeutic life review, and how treatment of the older adult differs from that of younger adults.
“I'm so pleased with being able to earn CEs at home. As a mother of young children, my time is fragmented.This format is perfect.”
... Sarah S.
LCSW