Presentations

I am available to provide presentations for your group or organization! Below are some of the topics available. Please contact me to discuss availability and pricing. I do not offer CEUs at this time.

• Psychology of Aging: Statistics on the growth of older adults in the U.S., the biopsychosocial approach to aging, components of wellness, psychosocial challenges, coping and resilience

• Successful Aging: What it means to age "successfully" and some of the ways to achieve it, ageism and self-inflicted ageism

• "More Than Pleasantly Confused": Communication and Interaction Tips for Dementia-Related Challenges: Alzheimer's Disease and dementia statistics, symptoms and stages, behavioral and communication strategies for interfacing with challenging encounters and behaviors, role play practice

• The Role of Hospice in Social Work and Beyond: What is hospice, the role of the hospice social worker, professional grief and compassion fatigue, caring for the carer

• Substance Use in Older Adults: Special Considerations: Older adult development and how it interacts with substance use/abuse, assessment considerations, treatment options

• Interacting with Challenging Residents: Conditions related to challenging behaviors in residents including personality disorders, ADHD, substance use, cognitive impairment and history of trauma; taking a trauma-informed approach; possible solutions (can be tailored to your facility or organizations needs)