Schedule
Sat, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (1/18/2020 - 1/18/2020) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sat, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (2/1/2020 - 2/1/2020) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sat, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (2/29/2020 - 2/29/2020) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sat, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (3/28/2020 - 3/28/2020) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Description
There are many unique issues that arise in providing counseling services to older adults. After discussing the ?paradox of aging? ? that older adults generally have increased cognitive and physical problems yet also report higher well-being ? this course will explore the differential prevalence and symptomology of various mental disorders in older adulthood. Students will also learn about the major types of dementia and related treatment issues (e.g. behavioral interventions, working with family caregivers). Students will be taught about evidence-based clinical interventions for older adults, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, problem-solving therapy, and reminiscence/life review. Students will also learn about the unique professional issues that arise in providing mental health counseling to older adults in the variety of settings in which treatment often occurs (e.g. long-term care, outpatient mental health, hospitals, social service agencies, and home-based treatment.) Includes t