COURSE DESCRIPTION

The world is turning gray. In 2000, people older than 60 outnumbered kids 14 or younger in the entire developed world! As a result, seniors are now appearing in record numbers in a variety of clinical settings. And, many people are now called upon to care for their aging relatives for longer periods of time than ever before. This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of the pertinent clinical issues and treatment options for older adults.

ARE YOU REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE?

California Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) & Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs): This course is designed to meet and exceed the new California BBS and BOP requirement (Senate Bill 953) that all licensees complete a course in aging and long-term care. This is a one-time requirement that must be completed prior to your license renewal in 2005 or 2006.

DO YOU WANT A HOME-STUDY COURSE ON AGING INSTEAD?

For Dr. Fuhrmann's three C.E. hour home-study course on Aging & Long Term Care, simply click here.

For Dr. Fuhrmann's five C.E. hour home-study course Sagacity: What I Learned From My Elderly Psychotherapy Clients , simply click here.

TESTIMONIALS

Here are some comments taken from recent course evaluations about Dr. Fuhrmann and his course.

It was flawless. Best of your seminars I've have been to.—Psychologist, January 29, 2005

This is the best seminar I've been involved with in five years.—MFT, January 29, 2005

Content and pace of program kept me interested all day!—MFT, January 29, 2005

It met all my expectations and more .—Psychologist, January 29, 2005

Good pace, sense of humor, good visuals.—Psychologist, June 6, 2004

Well organized, keeps things moving, lots of information, easy to listen to.—MFT, June 6, 2004

Conversational style and numerous examples and anecdotes.—Psychologist, June 6, 2004

Organized, clear, humorous, knowledgeable, rehearsed and scripted in a positive way.—MFT & RN, June 6, 2004

TOPICS

•  Biopsychosocial Model of Assessment
•  Distinguishing “Normal” Aging vs. Disease in the areas of Intellectual, Cognitive and Memory Functioning
•  Common Mental Health Diagnostic and Treatment Issues Impacting the Elderly
•  Potential Countertransference Issues Encountered When Working with the Elderly
•  Treatment Approaches for Geriatric Mental Health Concerns

GOALS

At the conclusion of this program you should be better able to:
• Recognize myths and stereotypes of aging that can impact your ability to effectively assess and treat the elderly and their children and grandchildren, who may be struggling to assist them with a myriad of physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Be sensitive to multicultural, ethnic, racial, sexual orientation and gender identity issues of the elderly.
• Challenge assumptions about your own aging and look at issues that may influence how to plan your life as a senior.

SPEAKER PROFILE

Max E. Fuhrmann, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist (#PSY 11422) with extensive practical experience in the assessment and
psychotherapeutic treatment of older adults. He received his Ph.D. from
the renowned Clinical-Aging Psychology program at USC in 1988. Since
1990, he has maintained a private practice in Thousand Oaks,
specializing in geriatrics.

Dr. Fuhrmann has administrative experience in helping to initiate
inpatient geriatric psychiatric programs at Pacific Shores Hospital in
Oxnard and Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks. In
1996, he became the second psychologist in California to be elected
President of a Medical staff. Also to his credit are publications and
over 100 presentations conducted on a national and international level
concerning mental health needs of the elderly.

Because Dr. Fuhrmann enjoys teaching and subsequent learning from his
students, he taught gerontology and psychology courses at the
California State University Northridge for 15 years. He has also taught
at the new California State University Channel Islands and is now
teaching graduate students at California Lutheran University in
Thousand Oaks. Dr. Fuhrmann’s teaching and lecture styles are held in
high regard and he is often sought out as a presenter due to his
organizational skills, tying the material into the “real world” and
encouraging audience participation. His exceptional teaching and
participant ratings earned him our Instructor of the Year award. He is the co-author of Sagacity : What I Learned From My Elderly Psychotherapy Clients which is available as a five C.E hour home-study program, by clicking here. For more information on Dr. Fuhrmann's three C.E. hour home-study course on aging and long term care , simply click here.