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Saturday

8:00 AM-11:50 AM

Intermediate

Length

CE Credits 4

This intermediate workshop, cosponsored by APA's Committee on Aging, is aimed at practicing psychotherapists and integrated care clinicians interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills with diverse patients 65 years and older. The workshop is relevant for work with patients across many common presenting concerns and for clinicians practicing from a range of theoretical orientations. APA's Center for Workforce Studies consistently reports a shortage of psychologists adequately prepared for clinical practice with culturally diverse older adults. Participants develop an understanding of APA's Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Older Adults, practice several common adjustments to sessions with aging individuals, and increase their awareness and use of available clinical resources.

Veronica Shead, PhD, VA St. Louis Health Care System; Ann Steffen, PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis