Clinical Work with Older Adults
Leslie Dubin, LMSW, ACSW
FRIDAY, September 18th, 2026, 9:00am-12:00pm
Birmingham Maple Clinic 
3 CEUs Total, VIRTUAL (ZOOM)

Objectives:
Attendees will be able to:

• • identify common mental health issues experienced by older adults
  • learn therapy techniques to use in session with clients to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and grief
  • understand the difference between common memory concerns and dementia
  • learn strategies/resources to support caregivers

Agenda:

• • 9am – Introduction/Objectives
  • How is mental health care different for older adults?

Overview of conditions:

• • Adjustment Disorder
  • Grief
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • “Normal” memory changes vs MCI vs Major Neurocognitive Disorder
  • Delirium

10:20am – Break
10:30am – Symptom Management for problematic symptoms:

• Mindfulness
• CBT techniques
• ACT

11:30  – Strategies for caregiver needs and support
Time for questions and or case studies

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