Aging: The Human Process
ID: 1001WEBThis workshop will provide the foundation and content for understanding older clients. The physical, psychological. and social aspects of the aging process will be addressed.
The workshop is designed to provide a conceptional and theoretical basis for understanding the current body of applied work in Gerontology.
Emphasis will be placed on the practical implications of research and academic writings in the field. Changes that occur in the normal aging process will be
contrasted with abnormal changes. The interdisciplinary nature of Gerontology will be a primary orientation of the workshop. *This is a 2-day webinar. Attendees must attend both days to receive a certificate of completion. [Required for Basic Gerontology, Senior Housing Issues or Senior Services Certificate Program]
MSWs who took a gerontology course as part of their masters program may request a waiver. Please call 848-932-8758.
Fee: $120.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 6.00 Social/Cultural
Ethical Dilemmas in Working with Older Adults
ID: 1036WEBThis webinar will present valuable information to professionals working with families who have an elderly relative. Participants will learn practical methods to identify and analyze ethical dilemmas arising in the care of older adults. The principles of ethics and ethics theory will be discussed as well as moral issues surrounding topics such as: decision-making capacity, informed consent, surrogacy issues, advance directives, promising comfort and care, withholding and withdrawing life sustaining treatment, and the role of ethics committees. This workshop does not qualify for NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) clock hours in ethics. [Required for Advanced Gerontology or Senior Housing Issues or Senior Services Management Certificate Program]
Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00 Social/Cultural, Ethical
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Unavailable | | Instructor: | Stephen Sidorsky, LCSW
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| Date: | Wednesday, January 11, 2023 |
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| Time: | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET |
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| Location: | Zoom (Interactive Webinar)
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Managing Family Dynamics in Caring for Older Adults
ID: 1160WEBAs individuals continue to live longer lives, they many need increased supports from family members and the community. This webinar will describe and discuss the multiple dimensions of family responses to caregiving for an aging relative. This will include an exploration of the challenges of potential sibling conflict, the role of marital partners, grandchildren and others in providing care for an elderly relative. Using case examples, this webinar will teach professionals how to identify family patterns and identify interventions that can help provide strategies for families so they can develop a productive working relationship and a course of action for care of their older adult family member. [Elective for Gerontology Certificate Program]
Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00 Social/Cultural
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Unavailable | | Instructor: | Linda Meisel, LCSW
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| Date: | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 |
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| Time: | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET |
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| Location: | Zoom (Interactive Webinar)
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Practical Case Management with Older Adult Clients
ID: 1004WEBCase Management practice is based on two important principles. The first involves respect and support for independence. The second involves the principle of using the least restrictive alternative in helping clients with lifestyle changes. You will learn practical skills such as: 1) making realistic plans with the client; 2) determining the frequency and nature of client contacts needed to implement the case plan; 3) using existing support systems; 4) addressing cultural and ethnic factors; 5) ongoing assessment; 6) networking effectively with other agencies; 7) clarifying respective roles; and 8) scheduling case management time and case recording. [Required for Basic Gerontology Certificate Program]
Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00 Social/Cultural
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
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00 Clinical, Social/Cultural
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Unavailable | | Instructor: | Stephen Sidorsky, LCSW
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| Date: | Tuesday, January 24, 2023 |
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| Time: | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET |
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| Location: | Zoom (Interactive Webinar)
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Resources for Older Adults
ID: 1153WEBAre you challenged by locating services and benefits for older adults? If so, this session is for you. As an individual who works with the senior population, you may need additional knowledge about federal, state, county and community resources that will enhance the quality of life for this segment of the population. This webinar will provide information on seeking resources and an overview of resources such as financial, health, housing, nutritional, and recreational programs. You will also learn the importance of networking and the elements of making effective referrals. Participants will actively engage in discussion to share resource information. [Elective for Gerontology or Senior Services Certificate Program]
Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.00
