Description
Disagreements that arise in families often increase as issues around aging emerge. A parent or spouse may resist accepting medical or physical care. There are often disagreements among relatives whether an elder has problems with their memory or impaired judgment. Clients will often reach out to therapists for assistance on how to manage these often serious challenges.
This workshop will familiarize clinicians of any level on common issues related to caregiving and aging. We will be discussing ways to support caregivers and navigate some of these disagreements.
About the Presenter:
Adina Segal, LCSW, is a Senior Navigator and Community Builder at CaringKind, where she provides emotional support to individuals and families affected by dementia, with a particular focus on bringing services and awareness to the Jewish community. Adina is passionate about working with individuals and families impacted by issues related to illness and aging and has been working with this population for the past fifteen years in different capacities. Previously she was the Caregiver Program Director at Heights and Hills and has held positions at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services and Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services. Adina holds a B.A. in Psychology from CUNY Queens College and an MSW from NYU School of Social Work. Shira Felberbaum Kedem, LMSW, MS provides support to active and former (bereaved) dementia caregivers and to those living with dementia, especially to those in the Jewish community and/or in residential settings. As a licensed social worker at CaringKind, she strives to prevent caregiver burnout, reduce stigmatization, foster a sense of connection, and cultivate or strengthen innovative partnerships to meet existing and emerging needs in the field. Shira facilitates emotionally and/or educationally focused support groups, delivers related educational seminars, provides consultations to individuals and families learning to live with dementia, cultivates partnerships in the Jewish community to help build dementia-friendly communities, and trains senior living community memory care teams. Shira serves on the Board of the Uptown Interagency Council on Aging, where she is active on the Program Planning Committee. Shira has consulted independently and also worked briefly for OHEL overseeing multiple departments. Previously at The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Shira was embedded in six NYC-based congregations as a synagogue consultant, where she engaged clergy, lay leaders, and congregants on how to make the communities more welcoming and responsive to their constituents. Prior to this, Shira spent a decade at MetLife in the for-profit, financial services industry engaged in program / project management across multiple disciplines. She is a graduate of the UJA-based Ruskay Jewish Professional Leadership Institute. From NYU, she holds both a gerontology-focused MSW and a change management / leadership development-focused MS in Strategic Human Resource Management and Development.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will gain a greater understanding of how dementia and other aging issues impact family dynamics.
- Clinicians will learn how they can support clients with caregiving concerns, particularly around resistance of other family members.
Agenda:
How Dementia Impacts Family Dynamics
Common Issues of Disagreement
Adult Child Concerns
Spousal Concerns
Sibling Conflict
Ambiguous Loss
Handling Resistance
Helping Clients Set Boundaries
Intro to CaringKind Services-
*each segment is 10 minutes with Q&A to follow
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a NEFESH seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform NEFESH ahead of time by emailing secretary@nefeshinternational.org or by calling or texting 201-384-0084 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
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- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program