ODL 341: Behind the Curtain: Exploring Aging, Identity, and Caregiving Through Theater

1 Credit Hour: 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.