Are you noticing signs of depression or anxiety in your older loved ones or clients and wondering how to approach the topic? This video is your essential guide to navigating these sensitive conversations with compassion and effectiveness. Learn from Dr. Regina Koepp, a geropsychologist, as she shares expert tips on:
- Starting the Conversation: Discover how to empathize and validate their feelings to create a supportive dialogue
- Dispelling Myths: Uncover common misconceptions about aging and mental health, and how to address them.
- Handling Resistance: Find out how to manage situations when the conversation doesn’t go as planned, with techniques for apology and re-engagement.
- Respecting Autonomy: Understand the importance of respecting the individual’s choices and offering them the freedom to decide their path to mental wellness.
Watch this video and empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to help older adults get the mental health care they deserve, while respecting their autonomy and decisions.
You have an important role in bridging older adults to mental health care so thank you for being here and doing your part.
Dr. Regina Koepp is a board certified clinical psychologist, clinical geropsychologist, and founder and CEO of the Center for Mental Health & Aging: the “go to” place for mental health and aging. Dr. Koepp is a sought after speaker on the topics of mental health and aging, caregiving, ageism, resilience, intimacy in the context of life altering Illness, and dementia and sexual expression. Dr. Koepp is on a mission to ensure mental health and belonging for older adults, because every person at every age is worthy of healing, transformation, and love. Learn more about Dr. Regina Koepp here.
Regina Koepp, PsyD, ABPP
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