Power Hour: Behind the Curtain: Exploring Aging, Identity, and Caregiving Through Theater 5/20/25

CEU Creations presents:
Power Hour: Behind the Curtain: Exploring Aging, Identity, and Caregiving Through Theater 5/20/25

FEATURING:

• A powerful solo theatrical performance that brings the emotional realities of aging and caregiving to life
• Expert-led discussion translating lived experience into clinical insight for professionals working with older adults and caregivers

EVENT INFO:

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern time

COST:

Early Bird Registration: $14.99
After May 6th, registration is: $19.99
CEs Plus U Bundle Members: FREE

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Social Workers:
ASWB ACE – 1 General CE credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Counselors:
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact hour

Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.

OVERVIEW:

This 1-hour training uses a dramatic monologue performance as a springboard to examine the emotional and psychological complexities of aging, caregiving, and familial identity. Through the lens of theatrical storytelling, participants will reflect on the lived experiences of older adults and their caregivers, exploring themes of memory, loss, humor, and resilience. The training will integrate discussion, reflective exercises, and clinical applications to enhance empathy and cultural competence among social workers, counselors, and allied professionals working with aging populations.

OBJECTIVES:

By attending this training, you will be able to:

• Analyze the psychosocial and emotional dynamics of caregiving and aging as portrayed in the dramatic performance.
• Identify the role of storytelling and the arts in deepening empathy and understanding of complex family systems in later life.
• Apply narrative and expressive techniques to clinical or case management settings with older adults and caregivers.

AGENDA:

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Log in and Networking
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Presentation | Sara J. English, PhD, LMSW, CPG

PRESENTER BIO:

Sara J. English, PhD, LMSW, CPG, and Associate Professor of Social Work at Winthrop University

Dr. Sara J. English is an Associate Professor of Social Work and the faculty advisor for the Gerontology Minor Program at Winthrop University. She is a Certified Gerontology Professional (CPG) and AGE-SW fellow, and has presented her research at local, national, and international venues, including at the University of Bath and the University of Iceland, as well as in South Africa and New Zealand. She serves as the NASW-SC representative to the Alzheimer’s Advisory Board for the South Carolina Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging and was recognized by the NASW-SC as the Social Work Educator of the Year for 2022. Dr. English is the faculty representative for Phi Alpha social work honor society and serves as president of the Winthrop’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi national honor society.
Dr. English studies the power of non-familial relationships among staff and residents of institutional settings. Dr. English also explores how simple mindfulness practices can enhance mental health and well-being, and was selected as Winthrop University’s Thompson Scholar for the academic year 2023-2024, creating a student-focused mindfulness program. She is passionate about utilizing the arts and mindfulness practices to enhance the lives of older persons and those who love them.

COURSE PARTICIPATION INFORMATION:

To ensure you are ready to participate, please complete a short Test Drive on Zoom.

This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. A computer or mobile device is required. Zoom account is not required.

You will receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the start of the training and a link to join the webinar will be in your CEU Creations account under Member Profile.

To receive credit, you must log in on time, attend the entire presentation, and complete an online evaluation.

POST EVENT: When the training ends, your attendance will be processed using zoom analytics. Once processed, the evaluation link will be available in your account and should be completed within 3 days of the training. Once your evaluation is complete, your certificate will be available in your CEU Creations account within 24-72 hours.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

FINE PRINT

Target audience: Social workers, counselors, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.

SOCIAL WORKERS: CEU Creations, #1239, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/24-11/22/27. Social workers completing this course receive 1 General continuing education credit.

CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0616. This activity is approved for 1 contact hour.

NURSES: 1 contact hour. CEU Creations is an approved provider of nursing CEs through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number: CEP17905. All states retain their own licensing authority through their own boards. Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of the CE credits.

COUNSELORS: 1 contact hour.
 CEU Creations has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6941. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  CEU Creations is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0199. This activity is approved for 1 contact hour.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants must cancel via email at [email protected] (contacting other staff members/leadership does not guarantee your cancellation). No faxes or mail cancellations will be accepted. Cancellation Fee: $25. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within five (5) business days prior to the workshop date.

Accessibility Accommodations: At CEU Creations, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all individuals. We strive to ensure our continuing education content, website, and services are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. We are continually working to enhance accessibility and user experience for all of our users. If you encounter any barriers, have questions, or wish to request accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us at [email protected] and a member of our team will review your message and respond promptly.