AdvSem-Professional Geropsychology

Catalog description

This course examines and explores the following topics and issues from the perspective of providing clinical services: adult development an aging; building rapport with older clients, transference and countertransference; adapting therapy to this population; stressors, such as chronic health problems, loss, retirement, and financial strain. After establishing this broader context, the most prevalent disorders in the elderly population are examined including: dealing with cognitive and other changes associated with the aging process; illness, death, dying, and grief; depression. The role of informal and formal social supports as well as treatment in institutional contexts are examined.