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[Report on professional workshops "Aging and psychotherapy"]
1Abteilung für Gerontopsychiatrie, Rheinischen Landesklinik Bonn.
Summary
Annual scientific meetings focus on age and psychotherapy, offering practical knowledge exchange and professional development for psychotherapists working with the elderly. These events foster collaboration and share expertise in specialized therapeutic areas.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychotherapy
- Psychogeriatrics
Background:
- Annual scientific meetings on "Age and Psychotherapy" have convened since 1989 in Erlangen and 1991 in Bonn.
- Topics addressed include "Multimorbidity and Psychotherapeutic Implications," "Dementia and Psychotherapy," and "Sexuality and Partnership."
Framework:
- Since 1992, meetings have incorporated courses, seminars, and workshops for practical knowledge exchange.
- Training offered covers diverse modalities such as autogenic training, family therapy, art therapy, and psychogeriatric psychotherapy.
Implementation:
- The primary objective is to provide a forum for sharing knowledge and experience.
- Focus on advanced training and continuous education for professionals in the field.
- Facilitates networking among specialists in elderly psychotherapy.
Implications:
- Enhances the quality of psychotherapy for the elderly population.
- Promotes the development of specialized skills in psychogeriatrics.
- Contributes to the professional growth of psychotherapists working with older adults.