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Brief Introduction

Understand the ageing process and the factors to consider when using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with older people.

Course Summary

Learn how to effectively use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques with older adults to help them overcome depression and anxiety, and improve their quality of life.

Key Learning Points

Understand the unique challenges of working with older adults in CBT
Learn how to adapt CBT techniques to the needs of older adults
Gain practical skills to help older adults manage depression and anxiety

Learning Outcomes

Apply CBT techniques to help older adults manage depression and anxiety
Understand the unique challenges of working with older adults in CBT
Adapt CBT techniques to meet the needs of older adults

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of psychology
Interest in working with older adults

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Interactive quizzes and assignments

Similar Courses

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Children and Adolescents
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

Related Education Paths

Notable People in This Field

Ken Dychtwald
Linda Fried

Related Books

Requirements

This course is designed for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, allied health professionals, nurses and Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) professionals, who come into contact with older people in clinical practice.

Outline

Demographic change and normal ageing Introduction to the course Demographic change and normal ageing End of week activities CBT with older people Introduction to CBT Early experience and the formation of beliefs CBT in practice End of week activities Wisdom enhancement, lifeskills, timelines and CBT with older people Introduction to wisdom and timelines Applying timelines in practice to enhance wisdom Timeline case study for wisdom enhancement Develop your own timeline Summary

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be used to help older people with common mental health problems. This course has received positive reviews from users who found it informative and helpful in understanding how CBT can be applied to older people. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the practical examples provided to illustrate the application of CBT in older people.

Pros from User Reviews

Informative course on how to apply CBT to older people
Practical examples provided to illustrate the application of CBT
Good quality materials and resources provided

Cons from User Reviews

Some users felt that the course was too basic and lacked depth
The course may not be suitable for those without prior knowledge of psychology or mental health
Some technical issues reported by users during the course

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