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Aging And Older Adults CE Courses for Psychologists

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Suicide Prevention: Risk Assessment, Lethal Means, Treatment and Ethical Considerations
Presented by Ryan Kirk, PsyD, MSW, HSPP
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Course: #1891Level: Introductory3 Hours
This course provides healthcare providers with an overview of how to work with suicidal patients. It explores suicide assessment, an understanding of lethal means and reduction of access, and recommendations on how to refer clients to an appropriate level of care. It also reviews safety planning and risk and how to collaborate with healthcare teams to best support patient safety. Ethical considerations are addressed from a general healthcare lens.

Clinical Mastery in Dementia Care and Support: Enriching Lives for Patients and Caregivers
Presented by Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, MSW, LCSW
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Course: #1777Level: Intermediate1.05 Hours
This course offers comprehensive insights into advanced dementia care strategies, equipping clinicians with the knowledge and skills to enhance patients' and their caregivers' quality of life. Through a blend of evidence-based techniques and empathetic communication approaches, participants explore the art of providing holistic support in the challenging landscape of dementia care.

Family Dynamics in Aging
Presented by Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, MSW, LCSW
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Course: #1319Level: Introductory1 Hour
Family dynamics are heavily impacted by aging. Participants will explore the impact of aging on families and interventions for working with families experiencing shifting dynamics.

Suicide and Self-Harm in the Elderly
Presented by Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #1449Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will discuss the signs that go beyond depression to reveal active suicidal or self-harm risk. We will address the prevalence of suicidality in long-term care settings, elevated risks in care transitions, steps to improve the comfort and ability to conduct effective interviews and risk assessments, the Baby Boomer cohort effect, and provide clinical tips and resources.

Intimate Partner Violence: The Basics
Presented by Katrinna M. Matthews, DSW, MEd, LAPSW
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Course: #1434Level: Introductory1.5 Hours
This course defines Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and reviews how IPV manifests in relationships and how mental health practitioners should assess for IPV and intervene with both victims and perpetrators. This course also addresses elder abuse and assessing and intervening with elder abuse.

Sleep: The Challenge of Aging
Presented by Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #1250Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Do we accept that disrupted sleep is "normal" in the elderly? This course will discuss specific sleep challenges in the elderly as well as appropriate responses and treatment options. In addition, there will be a specific discussion on residential care environments and how we can improve these environments for sleep promotion.

Elder Abuse and Child Abuse: Know the Signs and Your Role
Presented by Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #1162Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Elder abuse and neglect and child abuse and neglect are harsh realities. This course will identify the physical, clinical, and behavioral indicators of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse needed to identify and report to appropriate agencies. Participants will gain an improved awareness of warning signs of abuse, the clinician's role in reporting abuse, and the steps for reporting abuse and getting proper assistance.

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