Three Day Training Programme on Geriatric Counseling
Three Day Training Programme on Geriatric Counseling
A three-day geriatric counselling training was held from 21–23 March 2023 at Zemabawk, Aizawl, focusing on improving the quality of life for the elderly through an interdisciplinary approach. Participants engaged in interactive sessions addressing intellectual impairment, immobility, instability, incontinence, and iatrogenic disorders, supported by presentations, handouts, and training materials.
The training programme was conducted in twelve sessions; the programme included various topics such as:
Principles of Geriatric Counseling
Types of Geriatric Counseling
Process of Geriatric Counseling
Need and Importance of Geriatric Counseling
Techniques in Geriatric Counseling
Culture Issues in Geriatric Counseling
Guided Counseling on Specific Geriatric Mental Health Issues