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Ministering to
an Aging Society
SELF
STUDY LEARNING MODULE
CEU
Credit: 3.0 contact hours
Approved
for Continuing Chaplaincy Education
Whether in the congregational,
healthcare, or community setting, there are numerous aging issues
that need to be proactively addressed. In addition, these challenges
are exacerbated by a societal ambivalence that in general ignores
some of the deeper issues of self-esteem, meaning, and sense of
purpose experienced in the aging process. This Learning Module
provides a constructive and integrated format for addressing some
of the spiritual, mental, and physical health issues of Senior
Adults as they encounter new challenges in the aging process.
This
is also presented as an Online Seminar, which includes a reflective
peer group dialogue for sharing resources and learning from
others, for 12 contact hours. See the upcoming seminar
schedule for the next offering.
Presentations:
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"Ministering
to an Aging Society"
by Jane Thibault, P.D.
Clinical Gerontologist and Assistant Professor
of Family and Community Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
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"A
New Landscape for Congregational Nursing and Ministries
of Health"
by Sybil Smith, Ph.D., RN
Community Health Consultant and a Consumer
Advocate for Family and Community Health
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"Aging
and Human Dignity: The Future of Autonomy"
by Paul Simmons, Ph.D.
Clinical Professor in the Department
of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Louisville
School of Medicine
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"Returing
the Blessing"
by Myron Madden, Ph.D.
Retired Pastoral Counselor and Professor
- "Enabling
Romantic Relationships in Later Life"
by Melissa Wood Aleman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, School of Communication
StudiesJames Madison University
Learning
Objectives:
Following this
learning module one should be able to:
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To
explore the question "What is the meaning of life
in frailty?" and the issues around finding a sense
of meaning and purpose when life is no longer defined
by "productivity" from multiple perspectives
and toward a positive outlook.
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To
identify some of the life issues that come with age and
assist persons of all ages in recognizing and valuing
the gifts that come with age.
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To
increase awareness of the role that family and/or community
play in the life of the older persons and their aging
process.
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Assist
senior adults in the process of life evaluation in a
way that enables them to find meaning and purpose in
their experience of aging.
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Help
older persons be aware of the role their spirituality/faith
plays in their health and to address spiritual/faith
related issues.
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Work
with families and organizations to facilitate meaningful
intergenerational interaction.
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Work
with other care-giving professionals from the medical,
nursing, religious, social work, and therapeutic disciplines
in providing collaborative, compassionate, and comprehensive
care to older persons.
Continuing
Professional Education:
-
Certified
Counselors and Social Workers (NBCC Approved)
-
Continuing Chaplaincy Education
(CCEs)
-
Integrative
Care CEUs (WEOI)
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Read through
each of the presentations
listed above.
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Reflect
on each in light of your own experience and context.
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Write a
300-500 word summary of this self-reflection for
each presentation responding to two of the following
questions:
a) From your professional perspective, what are the
most relevant issues addressed in this presentation?
b) Do you agree with this presenter’s perspective?
Please use your professional experience to document
why you do or do not agree.
c) Discuss ways that you might implement the ideas
in this presentation within your professional setting.
d) Discuss how you might collaborate with professionals
from fields other than your own, to address the issues
discussed in this presentation?
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Submit the
CEU application with the written reflections.
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