Confidently Assess and Treat Older Adults with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Suicidal Ideation (HS - EDMONDS - 54105)
Tracking # 20-717157
Course overview
Older adults are the fastest growing segment of our population. Late-life is a complicated time full of adjustment and transition. Older adults struggling to ride a wave of change are increasingly likely to show up in offices like yours with anxiety, trauma, depression, substance abuse and other mental health issues. But you worry that assessing and treating people over age 65 is just for specialists. That without lengthy and expensive training you'll be unable to successfully meet the unique challenges of working with this population. This recording will transform your practice with older adults from one of hesitance and self-doubt to one of prepared confidence. Get the skills and tools you need to effectively assess and treat older clients for anxiety, trauma, depression, suicidal ideation, and substance use issues. From differentiating the signs of dementia from depression to overcoming generational sigma and shame surrounding mental health conditions, you'll walk away with a roadmap for combining proven interventions from CBT, Mindfulness, and Behavioral Activation with practical considerations for effectively working with older adults. Can you afford to be unprepared to serve this rapidly growing population? Purchase today and ensure that you're poised and ready to provide the best care possible when older clients walk through your door!
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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: Natali Edmonds has an employment relationship with the Veterans Affairs Phoenix Health Care System; and Dementia Careblazers.. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Natali Edmonds has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.