Issue: Attachment does not fade with age; in fact, older adults are often very sensitive to it, as they may experience feelings of uselessness and a sense of isolation. In response to these feelings, they may exhibit aggression, depressive or anxious symptoms, which can leave caregivers feeling helpless.
Need: Mental health professionals interested in this training will learn ways to help alleviate the suffering of older adults, rebuild connections between staff and older individuals, and focus on attachment and resilience.
Topics Covered:
- Resilience in Older Adults
- Protective Factors for Healthy Aging
- The Feeling of Security
- Vulnerability Factors Related to Alzheimer's Disease
- Defense Mechanisms
- Ethology as a Tool to Understand Cognitive and Physical Abilities
- Unusual Relationships
- Münchhausen Syndrome
Who is This Training For? This training is designed for the following professionals: psychologists, psychiatrists, psychology students, psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, social workers, and other mental health practitioners.
Duration of the Activity: This online training lasts for 2 hours, divided into 4 distinct parts. It is delivered remotely and can be completed at any pace. At the end of the training, a 10-question test will be available.
Instructor: Boris Cyrulnik is a neuropsychiatrist. He is also a lecturer at the University of Toulon in France and teaches at the University of Mons. He has authored numerous best-selling books, including A Wonderful Misfortune, Ugly Ducklings, and Talking About Love at the Edge of the Abyss.
Certification: Upon successfully completing the 20-question test, which is accessible only after completing all training modules, you will receive a certificate of achievement. The passing grade is 70%, and you may retake the test as many times as needed without penalties.
The certificate will include the title and number of hours of this training, as well as your name.