The Georgia Social Work Oncology Group Presents
Cultural and Ethical Considerations in Elder Mistreatment
Presented by: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
When: February 20th, 2023 @ 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (login begins @ 5:45)
Where:
Objectives - Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Presentation Summary : Every person—no matter how young or how old—deserves to be safe from harm by those who live with them, care for them, or come in day-to-day contact with them. The mistreatment of elders is of special consideration to helping professionals. This workshop will explore the nature of elder mistreatment and abuse, including types and explanations. Cultural influences will be discussed related to the occurrences and responses to mistreatment. Case vignettes and video clips will highlight specific client situations for practitioners to assess from a cultural and ethical perspectives.
Speaker Bio: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held clinical positions as an outpatient and in-home therapist and clinical supervisor. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work for 10 years at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare and a Field Liaison and Field Instructor. She has also held administrative positions as a program Director and Coordinator. Diane is a frequent local and national trainer on a wide variety of mental health and workplace development topics with clinicians and corporations. Diane is most passionate about providing quality professional development to clinicians, employees, and leaders.
*Pending 2 hours of ETHICS CE hours through The Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work*
When: February 20th, 2023 @ 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (login begins @ 5:45)
Where:
- *IMPORTANT NOTICE* This is a VIRTUAL ETHICS CEU - Please log-on early to allow time for troubleshooting!
- Zoom Online Platform
- Link to be delivered the day of the event via e-mail
- $Free for GASWOG Members
- $25 for CEU only
Objectives - Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify, explore, and classify seven types of elder mistreatment and employ appropriate screening considerations.
- Examine and explain the role of culture and ethics in elder mistreatment case studies.
- Describe and implement 2-3 culturally-informed prevention and intervention strategies for reducing and addressing elder mistreatment and abuse.
Presentation Summary : Every person—no matter how young or how old—deserves to be safe from harm by those who live with them, care for them, or come in day-to-day contact with them. The mistreatment of elders is of special consideration to helping professionals. This workshop will explore the nature of elder mistreatment and abuse, including types and explanations. Cultural influences will be discussed related to the occurrences and responses to mistreatment. Case vignettes and video clips will highlight specific client situations for practitioners to assess from a cultural and ethical perspectives.
Speaker Bio: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held clinical positions as an outpatient and in-home therapist and clinical supervisor. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work for 10 years at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare and a Field Liaison and Field Instructor. She has also held administrative positions as a program Director and Coordinator. Diane is a frequent local and national trainer on a wide variety of mental health and workplace development topics with clinicians and corporations. Diane is most passionate about providing quality professional development to clinicians, employees, and leaders.
*Pending 2 hours of ETHICS CE hours through The Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work*