Aging Well – Polyvagal Informed Applications for Brain Health, Mood, Loss, and Chronic Pain – Dr Debra Alvis
The generations currently moving into their elder years enjoy greater health and longevity while often holding expectations for vibrant, healthy aging. Learn to meet the needs of these “new elders” through individualized treatment adaptations and evidence-based interventions to address mood, brain, grief, and chronic pain challenges. Draw from polyvagal theory and contemplative approaches integrating strategies to support your aging clients in accepting the inevitable losses of the elder years while increasing their resilience.
Join Dr. Alvis in this experiential seminar taking home new knowledge and skills to help your elder clients thrive. Take home brief interventions designed to enhance treatment outcomes. Read More
TRAINING information
The generations currently moving into their elder years enjoy greater health and longevity while often holding expectations for vibrant, healthy aging. Learn to meet the needs of these “new elders” through individualized treatment adaptations and evidence-based interventions to address mood, brain, grief, and chronic pain challenges. Draw from polyvagal theory and contemplative approaches integrating strategies to support your aging clients in accepting the inevitable losses of the elder years while increasing their resilience.
Join Dr. Alvis in this experiential seminar taking home new knowledge and skills to help your elder clients thrive. Take home brief interventions designed to enhance treatment outcomes. Read More
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate how a polyvagal informed approach can be employed to address mood and cognitive symptoms while also enhancing well-being.
- Analyze how intersectionality influences ageism to aid in debunking stereotypes.
- Apply 3 steps for enhancing will-power and motivation.
- Create an individualized energy allocation plan to increase functioning for individuals with chronic pain.
- Apply a mindfulness-based, polyvagal informed grief model to help clients acquire a new perspective on loss
- Articulate methods by which polyvagal informed, contemplative-based approaches can be integrated with CBT to improve clinical outcomes.
About the Speaker
Debra Alvis is a licensed psychologist, meditation teacher, and therapeutic yoga instructor who has served aging populations for over twenty-five years. She integrates neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and contemplative-based therapies with cognitive approaches to address the needs of a new generation of elders.
Dr. Alvis is an experienced and sought after international presenter. She is known for her experiential and compassionate approach to teaching and clinical work.
CPD/CE
CPD / CE / NBCC credits available: 6
How do I receive these credits?
The participant must pass the multiple-choice test with a minimum score of 80%. There is a maximum of three attempts to achieve this.
The post-test is included in the price of the training.
Does my regulatory body accept the credits?
The CPD & CE credits awarded can be used towards your declaration to any governing regulatory body in your state or country, provided the content is relevant to your discipline.
Our trainings are accredited by:
– The CPD Group, London
– Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
– Australian Counselling Association
– National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
