PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE AND SEMINAR SERIES

FALL 2014

Mental Health & the Older Adult

ALL SEMINARS ARE OPEN ENROLLMENT AND AVAILABLE TO CERTIFICATE PARTICIPANTS.

Dear ColleaguesUW-Madison’s Programs on Aging is committed to providing health and human service professionals with leading-edge information on geriatric mental health. At our programs, you learn best-practices from an outstanding faculty of geriatric psychiatrists, professors, and clinicians with recognized expertise in treating late-life mental disorders.

You can choose from different seminars in geriatric mental health every fall and spring. Each 1-day seminar provides 0.5 continuing education units. You may attend any individual workshop or participate in one of the geriatric mental health certificate programs.

If you choose to pursue the Mental Health and the Older Adult certificate series, you will need to attend 8 seminars in addition to the biannual Summer Institute on Mental Disorders and the Older Adult. To obtain the certificate, participants must take 3 elective seminars and 5 required seminars including:

• Late-Life Depression• Late-Life Anxiety• Late-Life Sleep Disorders

• Managing Psychotropic Medications• The Impact of Common Geriatric Conditions on Mental Health

Please note that the Geriatric Mental Health Care Management: An Introduction seminar and the 2-day Behavioral Activation Training for Geriatric Depression are not part of the Mental Health and the Older Adult certificate program. See continuingstudies.wisc.edu/certificates/older-adult.html for more information about this certificate program.

A new certificate series on geriatric mental health, the Geriatric Mental Health Care Management Certificate is also offered through the Division of Continuing Studies. The Geriatric Mental Health Care Management: An Introduction is part of this series along with 5 other seminars specific to geriatric mental health care management. Please visit continuingstudies.wisc.edu/certificates/geriatric-mental-health-care-management/ for more information about this new program.

We welcome your comments and questions. Please contact me at 608-263-3174 or scastillo@dcs.wisc.edu. Join the Wisconsin Gero-Psych Initiative at www.WGPI.org to find resources for mental health services for older adults. Best wishes for continued success in the field of aging.

Suzanna Waters CastilloPhD, MSSW, Distinguished Faculty AssociatePrograms on Aging, University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Studies

Seminar faculty for Fall 2014Suzanna Castillo (PhD) UW-Madison Continuing StudiesDolores Gallagher Thompson (PhD) Clinical psychologist at Stanford University Medical SchoolLarry Thompson (PhD) Pacific Graduate School of PsychologyFlo Hilliard (MS) UW-Madison Continuing StudiesTim Howell (MD) board-certified geriatric psychiatrist at UW-Madison Medical SchoolTimothy Juergens (MD) board-certified geriatric psychiatrist at UW-Madison, Medical SchoolArt Walaszek (MD) board-certified geriatric psychiatrist at UW-Madison, Medical School

Late-life DepressionSept 11 • 9am-3pm • $120 • #3004 • Art Walaszek, MD

The presentation and characteristics of late-life depression are unique. This seminar focuses on understanding the impact of late-life depression and the importance of appropriately identifying the nature of the depression and applying appropriate treatment approaches.

You learn about: • epidemiologyofdepressioninolderadults • varioustypesofdepressionuniquetoolderadults • theetiologyofthesetypesofdepression • effectivepsychotherapeuticandpsychopharmacologicalapproaches.

Geriatric Mental Health Care Management: An IntroductionSept 25 • 9am-3pm • $120 • #3009 • Suzanna Waters Castillo, PhD

Get the latest research and best practices on community-based geriatric care management. Learn appropriate evidence-based screening and monitoring tools, and practice approaches for successful care of mental disorders in late life. This new class is an open-enrollment component of the new Geriatric Mental Health Care Management Certificate.

You learn about: • Uniqueattributesofcommunity-basedgeriatricmentalhealth

care management • Prevalenceofgeriatricmentalillnesswithemphasisondepression

and anxiety • Methodsofteachingawarenessaboutgeriatricmentalillnessfor

clients/families • Evidence-basedtreatmentforgeriatricdepressionandanxiety

“The geriatric mental health seminar series has been a boost to my career in geriatric social work, giving me new skills and knowledge.”

A NEW 2-DAY CLINICAL WORKSHOPBehavioral Activation Training for Geriatric DepressionOct 15-16 • 9am-4pm • $275 • #3021 Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD; Larry Thompson, PhD

Behavioral activation is a leading cognitive-behavioral and evidence-based therapy for geriatric depression. This seminar, facilitated by clinicians and leading experts Dr. Dolores Gallagher-Thompson and Dr. Larry Thompson, will help you understand the fundamental skills and basis of behavioral activation.

You learn: • thecognitive-behavioralbasisofbehavioralactivation • evidence-basedresearchonbehavioralactivationasaneffective

treatment for geriatric depression • thefundamentalstepsandskillsappliedinapplicationof

behavioral activation • howtoapplybehavioralactivationandpracticethetechniquesvia

role play and review of case studies

Late-life Sleep DisordersNov 6 • 9am-3pm • $120 • #3005 • Timothy Juergens, MD

This seminar presents an in-depth clinical view of the biological and psycho-social complexities of late-life sleep problems. An expert gero-psychiatric faculty member from UW-Madison Medical School instructs the group and leads discussion. Past participants have evaluated this seminar very highly.

You learn about: • howdifferenttypesoflate-lifesleepdisordersimpactqualityoflife • howthebodyregulatessleep • neurobiologicalfactorsthatinfluencesleepinlatelife • howsleephygieneaffectsqualityofsleep • effectivetreatmentmodesforlate-lifesleepdisorders.

“A very skilled therapist who gave a well-integrated overview of the complex systems involved in four treatment approaches.”

About the certificate program on the Web: continuingstudies.wisc.edu/certificates/older-adult.html

Alcohol and Drug Problems in Late LifeNov 18 • 9am-3pm • $120 • #3006 • Flo Hilliard, MS; Suzanna Waters Castillo, PhD

Chronic and late-onset misuse and abuse of alcohol and other substances presents a serious and complex challenge among older adults. The com-plexities are related to co-morbid illness, medication management, and late-life loss of social networks and purpose.

You learn about: • epidemiologyofsubstanceusedisordersinlatelife • causesofmisuseandabuseinlatelife • uniquepresentationofsubstanceusedisordersinlatelife • screeningmethods • treatmentoptions

Using the Wisconsin Star Method to Assess Late-life Mental DisordersDec 5 • 9am-3pm • $120 • #3007 • Tim Howell, MD; Suzanna Waters Castillo, PhD

Understanding the complex dynamics of late-life mental illness is challenging. The Wisconsin Star Method (WSM) is an effective assessment tool that provides an in-depth view of the biological and psychosocial dynamics operating in late-life mental disorders. In this seminar learn about the WSM from Dr. Tim Howell, who teaches geriatric teams how to apply the method.

You learn to: • understandthetheoreticalbasisoftheWSM • understandtheformatandprocessoftheWSM • applytheWSMtocomplexcases • recognizeandvaluethetreatabilityofmentalillnessamongolderadults.

An Overview of Key Issues in Geriatric Mental HealthDec 12 • 9am-3pm • $120 • #3008 • Suzanna Waters Castillo, PhD

Recognizing and treating the unique symptoms of late-life mental illness requires specialized knowledge. This seminar focuses on screening and treatment of depression and anxiety disorders in the elderly. During this session you explore best-practice screening tools, methods, and treatment approaches.

You learn about: • howlate-lifedepressionandanxietypresentdifferentlyfrommid-life

mental illness • howtoscreenwithvalid,reliable,andage-specificscreeningtools • evidence-basedapproachestopsychopharmacologyandpsychotherapy

for late-life mood disorders • differenttypesoflate-lifesleepproblemsandtheirrelationshiptolate-life

mood disorders.

General InformationLate-Life Depression............................................................................................................................Sept 11Geriatric Mental Health Care Management: An Introduction ...........................................Sept 25Behavioral Activation for Geriatric Depression ..................................................................Oct 15-16Late-Life Sleep Disorders......................................................................................................................Nov 6Alcohol and Drug Problems in Late Life ...................................................................................... Nov 18The Wisconsin Star Method to Assess Late-Life Mental Disorders ..................................... Dec 5An Overview of Key Issues in Geriatric Mental Health ...........................................................Dec 12

Location: Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St, Madison, WI, 608-262-1122

Times: 8:30-9am—registration; 9am-3pm—workshops

Fees: $120/one-day or $275/two-day workshops includes instruction, materials, CEUs, refreshments, and $20 nonrefundable administrative fee. Lunch is on your own.

Registration deadline: To ensure your place in the programs and to help us accommodate you, please register as early as possible. If you do not receive a confirmation letter before the program, please call 608-262-1397 or 800-725-9692.

Cancellation policy: Program—In the event of bad weather or other emergencies, visit continuingstudies.wisc.edu/ or call 608-263-4432 to learn whether a Continuing Studies program or class has been cancelled. Participant—If you are unable to attend or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days before the program. If you cancel later than that or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692.

Accommodations: Please make your own travel and lodging arrangements. Maps and information on lodging and parking are sent with your registration confirmation.

Approved Hours/Continuing Education Credits/workshop: 0.5 CEU= 5 clock-hours of professional continuing education and 0.6 CEU=6 clock-hours for Behavioral Activation. Social Workers: The University of Wisconsin–Madison, Professional Development and Applied Studies (PDAS) (Provider #1042), is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (1-800-225-6880) through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. PDAS maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive five continuing education clock-hours for completing each course. WI, IA and MI Boards of Social Work recognize ACE programs. MN Board of Social Work CE Approval Number: 06-138. IL Registered Social Worker Continuing Education Sponsor: #159.000243. Counselors: PDAS is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. PDAS adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines. (Provider # 5990). WI Psychologists, and Marriage and Family Therapists: Qualifies as an accredited university continuing education course relevant to professional practice. WI Substance Abuse Counselors: Qualifies as a continuing education course consisting of relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters. Educators: This program may qualify towards your Professional Development Plans (PDPs). Other professions: Completion of each program qualifies for five continuing education hours. Contact your own board or organization for specific continuing education requirements.

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Late-life Depression .......................................................................................................Sept 11 ...........$120 ............ #3004

Geriatric Mental Health Care Management: An Introduction ........................Sept 25 ...........$120 ............ #3009

Behavioral Activation Training Geriatric Depression ........................................Oct 15-16 .......$275 ............ #3021

Late-life Sleep Disorders ..............................................................................................Nov 6...............$120 ............ #3005

Alcohol and Drug Problems in Late Life ..................................................................Nov 18 ............$120 ............ #3006

Using the Wisconsin Star Method to Assess Late-life Mental Disorders .....Dec 5 ...............$120 ............ #3007

An Overview of Key Issues in Geriatric Mental Health ......................................Dec 12 ............$120 ............ #3008

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