Barry University's School of Social Work, the University of Miami School of Medicine,
the Miami Area Geriatric Education Center and the Miami VA Medical Center
present the
"Intensive Geriatric Training: Social Work Module"
Clinical Work with Caregivers of Older Clients
Date(s): Friday, April 1; Friday, April 8
Time(s): See schedule listed below
Location: Barry School of Social Work, Powers Building, Room 132
In partnership with the University of Miami School of Medicine, the Miami Area Geriatric Education Center (MAGEC) and the Miami VA Medical Center, Barry University's School of Social Work invites the Barry community and the local community to attend this three-part workshop that will focus on clinical work with caregivers of elderly clients.
Each Friday, for three consecutive weeks, the workshop will focus on a specific area of caregiving with elderly clients. The main topics to be featured include "Diversity Issues in Caregiving," "When Caregiving is the Problem," and "Shades of Gray: Managing Ethical Conflicts and Dilemmas in Work with Caregivers."
Featured Workshops/Presenters:
Friday, April 1 - "When Caregiving in the Problem" (8:15 - 5 p.m.):
(8:45 a.m.) "When to Take the Keys Away - From Caregiving to Care Restriction Presented by Dana Lupia (10:30 a.m.) "Behavioral Health Issues Relevant to Work with Caregivers" Presented by Stephen Ferrante, LCSW, Florida Atlantic University (1:15 p.m.) "Caregiving and Florida Law" Presented by Detective MaryJo Lamont, Miami-Dade Police Department (3 p.m.) "Mom Loves Me the Most" Sibling Rivalries and other Intergenerational Dynamics in Caregiving" Presented by Dr. Debra Lacey, associate professor, and Dr. Sharron M. Singleton, associate professor, Barry University School of Social Work Friday, April 8: "Shades of Gray: Managing Ethical Conflicts and Dilemmas in Work with Caregivers" (8:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.) (8:45 a.m.) "A Moral Framework: Social Work Values and Ethics" Presented by Dr. Sharron M. Singleton, associate professor, and Dr. Joanne Whelley, associate professor, Barry University School of Social Work (9:45 a.m.) "Legal Considerations in Ethical Dilemmas" Presented by Debra Lacey, associate professor, Dr. Sharron M. Singleton, associate professor, Dr. Joanne Whelley, associate professor, and Dr. Edward Tucker, assistant professor, Barry University School of Social Work For more information, a full schedule of events or to register, contact Dr. Debra Lacey at dlacey@mail.barry.edu or Sharon Singleton at ssingleton@mail.barry.edu.