A 10 week program for geriatric clients with mental health concerns, with diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety. It includes individual and group therapy and the program runs 3 days per week.
10 week program that:
- is offered 3 days per week
- is offered to geriatric clients with mental health concerns. Focus is primarily depression and anxiety
- includes psychiatric assessment, individual therapy and group based therapy
- has a large component of group activities helping clients become connected in the community and helping them spend more time outside the home
Groups focus on some key themes related to aging including:
- loss of significant relationship, physical and cognitive capacities
- loneliness and isolation
- depression and anxiety
- coping with stress
- sense of purpose and self-esteem
- behavioral activation