By 2034, there will be more people 65 and older than children under the age of 18. Yet, most older adults—due to stigma, ageism, access and a lack of trained professionals —are not receiving the mental health care they need. Unaddressed mental health concerns for this group of adults often leads to a diminished quality of life, higher risk for suicide, and even earlier death. In this session, we’ll challenge common myths about working with older adults and discover the truth about mental health and ageing. You’ll explore:
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Manual - The Powerful World of Therapy with Adults 65 and Older (7.3 MB) | 85 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
Handout - Powerful World of Therapy with Adults 65+ (1.9 MB) | 8 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
Handout - Sex and the Older Couple (303.7 KB) | 2 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
Transcript - The Powerful World of Therapy with Adults 65 and Older (140.1 KB) | 25 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Regina Koepp, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist, founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging, and lead medical psychologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Regina Koepp is the founder and director of the Center for Mental Health & Aging. She maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with the University of Vermont Medical Center. Dr. Koepp is a contributing author of Psychology Today and creator and host of Psychology of Aging Podcast. She has a family member that has a financial relationship with Skinesa, Inc. Dr. Koepp receives a speaking honorarium from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Regina Koepp is a member of the Georgia Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the Gerontological Society of America.
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