ODL 343: Bridging Generations to Combat Isolation: Intergenerational Connections for Improved Well-Being

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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
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour

Created On:   6/24/25                  

Target Audience:

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

Counselor Skill Groups: 

6. Case Management
7. Discharge and Continuing Care

Overview:

This training introduces helping professionals to the potential of intergenerational connections as a tool to address isolation and loneliness, and strengthen communities. Participants will learn how fostering relationships across generations can positively impact mental health and emotional well-being. This session will equip attendees with strategies to identify or create opportunities for intergenerational engagement and to support clients in building meaningful and  supportive relationships.

Course Objectives:

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

• Describe the impact of isolation and loneliness across the lifespan and explain how intergenerational connections can mitigate these challenges.
• Identify opportunities within their professional roles to foster intergenerational relationships and support clients in building meaningful connections.
• Apply practical strategies to help clients experiencing isolation or loneliness engage with intergenerational resources and relationships in their communities.

Presenter:

Nancy Z. Henkin, Ph.D

Dr. Henkin, the founder and former executive director of the Intergenerational Center at Temple University, is currently serving as a senior fellow at Generations United. Over the past 45 years, she has developed a wide range of cross-age programs, provided consultation to local, national, and international organizations, and published numerous articles and program materials.   Dr. Henkin is a leading authority in intergenerational practice, community building, and lifelong civic engagement/learning. She serves on the International Journal of Intergenerational Relations editorial board and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Maggie Kuhn Award (Gray Panthers), the Jack Ossofsky Award (National Council on the Aging), the Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence (on behalf of the Intergenerational Center), the Cantor Leadership Award (Elders Share the Arts), and the Intergenerational Champion Award (Generations United).  In 2006, she was elected into the Ashoka Fellowship, a global community of social entrepreneurs.