As people are living longer, the elderly population is increasing and in need of help. If you've ever wondered what it's like to work with elders, this video is for you. In it you'll see the interventions and skills required for social workers who devote their practice to helping older clients. You'll develop ideas from watching actual student supervision meetings. And you'll take note of your own views about this growing population.
From watching this video, you will:
- Learn some of the foundations of working with older populations, such as how to engage clients, the health and safety matters to address, and how to handle termination.
- Watch examples of several interventions with older clients, including group work, concrete services, and supportive home visits.
- Gain insight into the emotions of older clients and learn how to handle their resistance to help and fear of losing independence.
- Increase your sensitivity to this population by recognizing any preconceptions you have about the elderly.
Length of video: 1:01:39
English subtitles available
Group ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-480-0
Group ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-480-2
Judith R. Smith, LCSW, is an Associate Professor at Graduate School of Social Services at Fordham University. Her filmmaking is informed by her clinical experience as a psychotherapist, a social work researcher and professor. During her forty-year career as a clinical social worker and academic, she has produced many educational films which have grown out of her direct practice and teaching. In addition to the videos sold here, Smith’s film credits include “The separation-individuation process: The psychological birth of the human infant” produced by the Margaret Mahler Foundation; and “The Woman’s Film” produced by San Francisco Newsreel.
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CE credits: 1
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the foundations of clinical work with older clients
- Discuss community-based interventions with older clients
- Plan treatment focused on key issues older clients experience
Bibliography available upon request
This course is offered for ASWB ACE credit for social workers. See complete list of CE approvals here