A Home Study Continuing Education Course for Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, and Mental Health Counselors
Group
Work and Aging: Issues in Practice, Research, and Education
Robert Salmon, DSW, and Roberta Graziano, DSW. (Eds.) 2004. 269 Pages
9 Hours CE Credits
50 Questions: True/False and Multiple Choice
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This course presents practical guidance in adapting group work structure and techniques to demographic, developmental, physical, and cultural characteristics of older persons. Suggested adaptations are illustrated through case examples and descriptions of effective programs.
Learning Objectives:
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Explain how to effectively adjust group work for persons in an older age cohort.
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Discuss how to address cultural characteristics of elderly Asian immigrants.
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Describe a model in a residential setting for treating older adults with substance abuse.
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Recognize concepts and attitudes necessary for conducting mutual aid groups for older persons.
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List at least three necessary adaptations for telephone support groups.
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Discuss how group work can support caregivers.
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Recite a model for supervising graduate students practicing group work with older persons.
Course Outline:
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Differences About Working with Older People in Groups
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Using a Record of Service in Group Work with Those Struggling with Intimacy
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An Intern's Experience with Group Work in a Homeless Shelter
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The Sociocultural Reality of Asian Immigrant Elderly: Implications for Group Work
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An Enhanced Therapeutic Community Model for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
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Mutual Aid Groups for Older Persons with a Mental Illness
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Relationship Between Caregiver Support Groups and the Marker Framework of Caregiving
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Telephone Caregiver Support Groups
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Interventions for Elderly Parents of Adults with Severe Mental Illness
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An Intergenerational Singing Group
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End of Groups as an Intervention at End-of-Life
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Use of a Mutual Aid Group with Home Attendants