ODL 280: Exploring the Role of Spirituality in Aging

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1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE Credit
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour

Created On: 7/9/2024 Revised On: 1/9/2025

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Counselor Skill Groups:

4. Counseling Services
6. Case Management

Overview:

The aging process can certainly affect the spirit and one’s spiritual life. This training will explore how spirituality and religion impact the well-being, physical, and mental health of elders. Learners will gain information on how to obtain a spiritual history using various assessment frameworks. Therapeutic interventions such as a life review will be presented, and clinicians will have increased perspectives on the pivotal role of spirituality in aging and how to support clients in using their spirituality to enhance well-being.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session – the participant will be able to:

• Identify the impacts of spirituality on an aging person’s well-being, physical, and mental health.
• Describe at least three methods of identifying and supporting elders’ spirituality in clinical practice
• Examine assessment and intervention tools for enhancing client spirituality

Presenter:

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, owner of Diane Bigler Therapy Services, Inc. 

Diane Bigler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the social services field. Diane has held positions as a therapist (in-home and outpatient), private practice owner, trainer/facilitator, clinical supervisor, and Professor of Social Work. She also has experience in corporate wellness training and coaching. Diane is most passionate about providing quality educational training to professionals. She enjoys spoiling her four Dachshunds and anything 80’s related.