GOBHI Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative Training Series 2026 Part I. Build your knowledge and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of older adults. Catatonia in Older Adults: Syndrome of Movement and Behavior Speaker: Ruthy Lindvall Catatonia is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome involving changes in movement, behavior, speech, and responsiveness. Although often associated with […]
Presented by: Dr. Dominique Chao, PsyD Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist & Assistant Professor University of Colorado School of Medicine Cost: Free CEUs: Oregon NASW CEUs pending About the Training Dr. Chao will present on the complex relationship between substance use disorders and dementia in older adults, including how these conditions interact, overlap, and complicate diagnosis and care. […]
Behavioral Health and Older Adult Focused Learning Lunches All topics apply to the Oregon Geriatric Behavioral Health Core Competencies Schedule and Format Sessions take place the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:45 am – 1:15 pm via Zoom. 11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Introductions 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Presentation 1:00 pm –1:15 pm: […]
Firearm access presents unique considerations for older adults, particularly in the context of cognitive decline, dementia, and elevated suicide risk. Yet many clinicians feel uncertain about how to approach conversations about firearm safety, and most older adults have not developed a plan for the future management of their firearms. This webinar will provide an overview […]
Behavioral Health and Older Adult Focused Learning Lunches All topics apply to the Oregon Geriatric Behavioral Health Core Competencies Schedule and Format Sessions take place the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:45 am – 1:15 pm via Zoom. 11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Introductions 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Presentation 1:00 pm –1:15 pm: […]
Learning Objectives To understand the rationale for targeted depression screening in older adults and learning about evidence based screening tools To understand the prevalence of suicide risk in older adults and increasing provider comfort with suicide risk assessment To understand rationale for engaging in safety planning and lethal means counseling with those patients who have […]
Older adults may experience the loss of health, independence, identity, relationships, community, and cherished roles, while also navigating cumulative grief shaped by caregiving, structural inequities, and life transitions. This interactive training explores the neuroscience of grief, diverse experiences of loss in older adulthood, and practical, healing-centered approaches that help professionals respond with compassion, cultural humility, […]
Behavioral Health and Older Adult Focused Learning Lunches All topics apply to the Oregon Geriatric Behavioral Health Core Competencies Schedule and Format Sessions take place the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:45 am – 1:15 pm via Zoom. 11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Introductions 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Presentation 1:00 pm –1:15 pm: […]
GOBHI Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative Training Series 2026 Part II. Build your knowledge and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of older adults. Falls Screening and Assessment for Falls Prevention Speaker: Laura Byerly MHACHBO CEUs NASW CEUs pending* Register Here
Behavioral Health and Older Adult Focused Learning Lunches All topics apply to the Oregon Geriatric Behavioral Health Core Competencies Schedule and Format Sessions take place the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:45 am – 1:15 pm via Zoom. 11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Introductions 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Presentation 1:00 pm –1:15 pm: […]