On-Demand
AAGP Certificate Program in Geriatric Mental Health
Psychotherapy & Psychosocial Interventions
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Psychotherapy & Psychosocial Interventions
1.25 On-Demand
Intermediate
$500
Pricing
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Description
The goal is to enhance knowledge of aging and mental health, as well as improve clinical competence among general psychiatrists, geriatricians, advanced practice providers, social workers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and other professionals who care for the mental health needs of older adults.
Educational Goal
To enhance participants’ knowledge and clinical competence in delivering psychotherapy and psychosocial interventions for older adults by deepening their understanding of aging-related mental health needs. This goal targets general psychiatrists, geriatricians, advanced practice providers, social workers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and other professionals involved in the care of older adults.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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To learn about psychotherapies and psychosocial interventions for older adults
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To learn clinical skills to help vulnerable older adults (e.g., older adults with depression and cognitive impairment, older adults with suicidal ideation)
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To learn clinical approaches for the effects of challenging cases for therapists
Presenters
Dr. Dimitris Kiosses is Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. He completed his
undergraduate degree at Tufts University, his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the Derner Institute of
Advanced Psychological Studies of Adelphi University, and his psychology internship at Hillside Hospital-
Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is a NY State licensed psychologist and has been trained in
Cognitive Therapy at the Extramural Program of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research.
Dr. Kiosses is a principal investigator at the Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry and the head of
the Emotion, Cognition, and Psychotherapy Research Lab at Weill Cornell Medicine. His research focuses
on the development and testing of in-person and mobile interventions for depression and suicide prevention in middle-aged and older adults. As a Principal Investigator, he has received grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Aging, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and Alzheimer’s Association and has collaborated nationally and internationally to further develop and implement his interventions.
Financially Sponsored By
- American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)