LIVE, Interactive Webinar Training – PTSD and Dementia: An Exploration of Brain Health and Trauma

November 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:10 pm EST

2 continuing education (clinical course) credits available

Research and social awareness have made great strides in identifying how psychological trauma and chronic stress can cause mental illness and impact brain health. This in turn, can increase the risk of dementia. Research also suggests a bidirectional relationship between PTSD and dementia, meaning not only has PTSD been found to likely increase the risk of dementia, but also those who have dementia can experience a re-emergence of traumatic memories. This is due to coping skills and the ability to suppress traumatic memories deteriorating along with the brain.  This clinical course will explore the impact of chronic stress and trauma on brain health, as well as traumatic brain injuries – all of which are prevalent for veterans who have been deployed. Through case vignettes, participants will learn about the potential triggers and experiences for those whose traumatic memories are re-emerging, and how this may appear from the outside. To conclude, this course will provide an overview of trauma-informed care which can be utilized as a universal approach to help promote supportive environments of healing, trust, and safety for those living with dementia.

From this workshop you will learn to:

1. Explain the impact of chronic stress, TBI, and PTSD on brain health.

2. Explore the bidirectional relationship between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and dementia.

3. Recognize the importance of utilizing trauma-informed care as a universal approach.

4. Identify effective ways to support someone with dementia who may be experiencing traumatic memories.

2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation, please check back soon).

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America #1898, 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: 7/25/2023 – 7/25/2024. Social workers completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 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-0222. 

For all disability accommodation needs, please contact education@alzfdn.org.

LIVE, Interactive Webinar Training - PTSD and Dementia: An Exploration of Brain Health and Trauma

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