Faculty:Susan HolmenDuration:5 Hours 55 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Sep 01, is Archive: 2017 Description In order to find peace, joy, and meaning a person must gain acceptance of what has happened in the past and what is happening now, both good and bad, and find a way to integrate all of these things into the fabric of experience and personality..
Archive: Faculty:Susan HolmenDuration:5 Hours 55 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Sep 01, 2017 Description In order to find peace, joy, and meaning a person must gain acceptance of what has happened in the past and what is happening now, both good and bad, and find a way to integrate all of these things into the fabric of experience and personality.
current changes, is Transcending as well as unresolved traumas, disappointments and regrets is a vital process of growth that is of particular importance for your older adult clients..
Transcending current changes, as well as unresolved traumas, disappointments and regrets is a vital process of growth that is of particular importance for your older adult clients.
These "life stage" issues is are seen in counseling settings more often as the population is aging.This seminar provides ideas on how to use the skills you already have to teach or reinforce effective ways to cope with the "new normal" to older clients..
These "life stage" issues are seen in counseling settings more often as the population is aging.This seminar provides ideas on how to use the skills you already have to teach or reinforce effective ways to cope with the "new normal" to older clients.
It is will also show you how to be a "witness" to the story and a "guide" that can assist the person to explore her/his life and experiences..
It will also show you how to be a "witness" to the story and a "guide" that can assist the person to explore her/his life and experiences.
It is will introduce a viable, dynamic process for exploring depression, anxiety, relapse or onset of addictions, complex grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder, distorted thinking, and other mental disorders.Combining traditional and alternative therapies, the seminar better prepares you to serve older adult clients who are still cognitively able to utilize therapy, are seeking help for subjective distress, and have a desire to learn how to feel better..
It will introduce a viable, dynamic process for exploring depression, anxiety, relapse or onset of addictions, complex grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder, distorted thinking, and other mental disorders.Combining traditional and alternative therapies, the seminar better prepares you to serve older adult clients who are still cognitively able to utilize therapy, are seeking help for subjective distress, and have a desire to learn how to feel better.
Handouts Manual - is Counseling Strategies (2.44 MB) 63 Pages Available after Purchase Outline CHALLENGES FACED BY AGING CLIENTSLife events associated with agingDepressionAnxietyRelapse or onset of addictionsComplex griefObsessive-Compulsive DisorderDisordered thinkingUnresolved traumas, regrets, mistakesCase examplesGroup discussionTHEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE MODELSHistory and background of life stage developmental theorySupportive therapyClient-Centered therapyInterpersonal therapyCognitive-Behavioral therapyRelaxation and stress reductionHolistic modalitiesExperiential therapiesINTEGRATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR TRANSCENDING EXPERIENCESExplaining “integrating” and “transcending”Use of self as “witness” and “guide”Allowing older adult clients to tell their storyWitnessing the story and validating the life experienceGuiding clients to stay focused, understand meaning, move toward acceptance and set and meet achievable goalsClient-centered philosophyAppropriate self-disclosureAdvanced interpersonal skillsEmpathic communicationReflectionFocusingReframing and summarizingNormalizing and validatingCase studies and demonstrationGROUP ACTIVITY: ROLE PLAY AND PRACTICE BEING A WITNESSTEACHING CONCEPTS AND SKILLS“The New Normal”Identifying and accessing resourcesCommunication with loved onesChallenging self-defeating thoughts and learning positive self-talk (REBT)Self-careALTERNATIVE THERAPIESGuided imageryPsychodramaInner child workJournalingMusicArt Faculty Susan Holmen, MSW, LICSW, ICADC Related seminars and products: 1 Susan G. Holmen, MSW, LICSW, ICADC, has over 35 years of experience in counseling, public speaking, program development and training..
Handouts Manual - Counseling Strategies (2.44 MB) 63 Pages Available after Purchase Outline CHALLENGES FACED BY AGING CLIENTSLife events associated with agingDepressionAnxietyRelapse or onset of addictionsComplex griefObsessive-Compulsive DisorderDisordered thinkingUnresolved traumas, regrets, mistakesCase examplesGroup discussionTHEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE MODELSHistory and background of life stage developmental theorySupportive therapyClient-Centered therapyInterpersonal therapyCognitive-Behavioral therapyRelaxation and stress reductionHolistic modalitiesExperiential therapiesINTEGRATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR TRANSCENDING EXPERIENCESExplaining “integrating” and “transcending”Use of self as “witness” and “guide”Allowing older adult clients to tell their storyWitnessing the story and validating the life experienceGuiding clients to stay focused, understand meaning, move toward acceptance and set and meet achievable goalsClient-centered philosophyAppropriate self-disclosureAdvanced interpersonal skillsEmpathic communicationReflectionFocusingReframing and summarizingNormalizing and validatingCase studies and demonstrationGROUP ACTIVITY: ROLE PLAY AND PRACTICE BEING A WITNESSTEACHING CONCEPTS AND SKILLS“The New Normal”Identifying and accessing resourcesCommunication with loved onesChallenging self-defeating thoughts and learning positive self-talk (REBT)Self-careALTERNATIVE THERAPIESGuided imageryPsychodramaInner child workJournalingMusicArt Faculty Susan Holmen, MSW, LICSW, ICADC Related seminars and products: 1 Susan G. Holmen, MSW, LICSW, ICADC, has over 35 years of experience in counseling, public speaking, program development and training.
She is has worked as a psychotherapist and program coordinator in Minnesota, Louisiana and North Carolina..
She has worked as a psychotherapist and program coordinator in Minnesota, Louisiana and North Carolina.
Ms. Holmen is was a national trainer with the CMI Education Institute, providing a seminar on substance abuse to fellow clinicians..
Ms. Holmen was a national trainer with the CMI Education Institute, providing a seminar on substance abuse to fellow clinicians.
she is At present is in private practice, owns her own consulting and training business, and is an Adjunct Professor in Social Work at St. Cloud State University.Susan uses an eclectic approach in her work, incorporating such diverse models as family systems theory, communications theory, 12-step and addiction models, motivational interviewing, brief therapy, and cognitive therapy..
At present she is in private practice, owns her own consulting and training business, and is an Adjunct Professor in Social Work at St. Cloud State University.Susan uses an eclectic approach in her work, incorporating such diverse models as family systems theory, communications theory, 12-step and addiction models, motivational interviewing, brief therapy, and cognitive therapy.
She is also utilizes alternative therapies, including guided imagery, meditation, and artwork..
She also utilizes alternative therapies, including guided imagery, meditation, and artwork.
Ms. Holmen’s areas of specialty is are addictions and addictive behaviors, relationship dynamics, codependency/self-esteem, family of origin issues, work-related issues, coping with chronic illness/pain, grief and loss, and spirituality.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Susan Holmen maintains a private practice..
Ms. Holmen’s areas of specialty are addictions and addictive behaviors, relationship dynamics, codependency/self-esteem, family of origin issues, work-related issues, coping with chronic illness/pain, grief and loss, and spirituality.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Susan Holmen maintains a private practice.
She is is an adjunct professor at St. Cloud State University..
She is an adjunct professor at St. Cloud State University.
Ms. Holmen is receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Susan Holmen has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose..
Ms. Holmen receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Susan Holmen has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.