Course Description

This 12 hour training is for Peers seeking a certification in the skills that empower older adults' mental health recovery. Learn support strategies, and foster a compassionate environment to help seniors lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Presentations, interactive excersise and simulations give practical experience to concepts learned in class. 


Successful completion of this course grants eligibility for 12 hours of Continuing Education Units and PCB hours. 


Learning Objectives

  • Applying recovery values and a strength based perspective for working with older adults.

  • Unpacking the myths and realities of elderhood

  • Recognizing disparities, Vulnerable groups, Income, health, and ethnicity in older adults.

  • Exploring the status of Mental Health in older adults

  • Understanding Brain Health and mental acuity

Instructor

Lead Learning and Development Specialist

James Klasen

Jim is an Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator and Certified Older Adult CPS trainer. He brings over 35 years of experience from the workforce development field. Jim has worked with youth, welfare recipients, persons returning home from prison, and persons impacted by trauma, mental health, and substance related challenges. Jim is a CPS and brings lived experience sharing his recovery journey openly as evidence that recovery and wellness are both possible and probable. His journey has led naturally to his “encore career” as the Institute's representative to Delaware County.