(HS Erickson 150832 2026) What Now? Clinical Tools to Help Older Adults Reconstruct Meaning in the Second Half of Life
Tracking # 20-1384589
Course overview
Later life often brings profound questions about identity, purpose, and how to live meaningfully in the time that remains. As clients navigate changing roles, losses, and a growing awareness of mortality, these existential concerns can create both distress and powerful opportunities for growth. In this session, Dr. Julie Erikson will share practical, evidence-based strategies to help clients clarify values, reconnect with purpose, and cultivate vitality -- even in the face of life's finiteness. You'll learn how to: Distinguish normative meaning struggles from clinical distress Explore identity transitions, grief, and mortality with sensitivity Use CBT, dignity therapy, and acceptance-based interventions to address existential anxiety and support meaning-making
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Julie Erickson maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with the University of Toronto. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Erickson is an advisory board member of Evergreen Certifications. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Julie Erickson is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association, the Canadian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.