Natali Edmonds – Confidently Assess and Treat Older Adults with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression

(This course can be ordered immediately. and The only way to treat people over 65 is for specialists. Without requiring lengthy explanations, it is not possible to do so. and expensive training you’ll be unable to successfully meet the unique challenges of working with This population.

Natali Edmonds – Confidently Assess and Treat Older Adults with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression

Older The fastest growing segment in our population is the adult population. Late-Adjustment is part of life. and transition. Older Adults who are struggling to ride the wave of change are more likely to appear in offices such as yours with Anxiety, trauma, depression, and substance abuse and Other mental health problems.

But beware, assessing can be very time-consuming. and Only specialists can treat patients over 65 years old. This is it! 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 can get help from one of the hesitances and Self-Doubt to confidence. Learn the skills and You will need the tools to accurately assess and Older clients should be treated for anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and/or anxiety. and Problems with substance abuse. How to distinguish between depression and dementia signs. and shame surrounding mental health conditions, you’ll walk away with A roadmap to combine proven interventions from CBT and Mindfulness. and Behavioral activation with Practical considerations for effective working with older adults.

Is it possible to not be prepared to serve this rapidly expanding population?

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1. Describe the medical and psychological implications. and Social aspects of aging can lead to anxiety and depression. and Adults over 65 years old are at greater risk of substance abuse.
2. How mental health counselors can be effective with Older clients can be helped to deal with Stressors in later life that are associated with aging.
3. Discuss how depression symptoms in older adults are often ignored as part of the aging process. and establish how evidence-Therapy can include treatment with depression-based therapies with The elderly.
4. Analyze alcohol’s prevalence and Drug use among older adults and Describe how motivation can be increased by using treatment techniques and Strategies to deal with the situation with These situations can be triggering.
5. Use clinical strategies to help mental health professionals identify suicide risk in older people and When necessary, intervene immediately in crisis situations.
6. Compare the differences between “normal forgetfulness” and Cognitive impairment in clients older than 65

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How to Work with Older Adults Diverge from Other Clients

• Psychopharmacological treatments and Senior metabolism
• Families and social systems and Life transitions
• Therapy and generational stigma and Communication
• Elder abuse/neglect
• Recognizing the strengths of clients older than 50

The Aging Brain
Here are some things you need to know about Aging and Forgetfulness and Dementia

• Forgetfulness vs. Pathology
• Cognitive assessment tools
• Clinical differences among common dementia syndromes

Treat Late-Life Anxiety Disorders

• Recognize late-Assessment of life anxiety
• Somatic overlap with Medical conditions
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), vs. specific Phobias
• Psychotherapeutic treatment
  • CBT techniques and older adults
  • Relaxation techniques

Depression Over 65
Assessment and The Treatment Approach

• Late Assessment Strategies-life depression
• Social support in late life depression
• Working with Bereavement and Loss – Unique characteristics of older clients
• Use evidence-Psychotherapeutic treatments that are based on psychotherapy
  • Keep your eyes on today’s Problems with CBT
  • Mindfulness as an adjunctive
  • Behavioral activation with The elderly
  • Exercise for those with disabilities

Trauma-The Right Treatment Older Adults

• Seniors with trauma need to be assessed with special care
• Trauma and somatic complaints
• Becoming proud and stigma
• Co-identification-Morbid psychiatric disorders
• Psychotherapeutic treatment

Crisis Management
Suicide and Substance abuse disorders in seniors

• Drug Abuse Disorders in Older Adults
  • Unique vulnerabilities and diagnostic difficulties
  • Assessment tools
  • Motivational Interviewing and Prevention of relapse
• Suicide among older adults
  • The complexity of suicidal behavior for older adults
  • Assessment and Screening tools
  • The treatment options and Crisis guidance