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Intimacy, Sexuality, and Aging Conference — 4/23, Widener University, Chester PA
April 10, 2009
Intimacy, Sexuality & Aging: What Every Professional Needs to Know
Join social work, therapy, sexuality and other professionals for a daylong conference on intimacy, sexuality and aging on Thursday, April 23, at Widener University in Chester, PA.
“By 2030, There will be 71 million American older adults accounting for roughly 20% of the U.S. population.” ~ Centers for Disease Control, 2007
The conference will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature Peggy Brick, a lifespan sexuality educator and co-author of Older, Wiser & Sexually Smarter, giving a keynote on “The JOY of Sexuality in Mid and Later Life: Contemporary Realities and Our Professional Responsibilities.”
This conference is co-sponsored by Widener Univeristy Center for Social Work Education and Center for Education Graduate Programs in Human Sexuality; The Consortium on Sexuality and Aging; the John A. Hartford Foundation; and the New York Academy of Medicine Social Work Leadership Institute.
Conference Workshop Topics & Presenters
Sexual Intimacy Through the Life Cycle — Robert Selverstone, Ph.D. — Participants will learn techniques for use with clients which will encourage them to take safe risks in self-disclosure as a critical factor in developing interpersonal intimacy and develop a greater sense of the natural progression of life cycles changes.
The Impact of Culture and History on the Sexuality of Elderly African Americans — John Groce, MSW, Adjunct Faculty, Widener University –Participants will explore African American history and culture in order to identify implications for practice with older African Americans as it relates to sexuality, intimacy and relationships.
Sex Therapy: Developing Clinical Skills — Constance M. Bowes, M.A., M.S., Private Practice, Malvern, PA–Participants will enhance their clinical skills in counseling clients in matters of sexuality; developed for professional social workers, health care counselors, therapists, counseling professionals and all those interested in the growing profession.
Senior Pride: Meeting the Needs of LGBT Seniors — Al Vernacchio, M.S.Ed., Friends’ Central School, Wynnewood, PA –Participants will reflect on how growing old affects people of different sexual orientations, examine their own attitudes and values regarding same sex relationships, and identify resources for senior gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals.
Every Body Deserves Respect: Love the Skin You’re In! — Ashley Mader, MSW/M.Ed. Candidate –Participants will examine the messages about beauty and aging received from the media, explore the evolution of beauty standards in the United States, and assess how attitudes about one’s body can impact one’s sexuality.
Sexuality Issues for Nurses and Other Health Care Professionals — Carole Adamsbaum, RN, MA, ACSE, Sexuality Educator –Participants will review and explore the unique role of health care professionals as sexuality educators and counselors.
Flirting After Fifty — Barbara Bellman, Author, Brand Strategist, Motivational Speaker — Participants will discuss areas surrounding what women and men really want, what works and what doesn’t in flirting and the difference in terms of “older” attraction, seduction, and romance.
Erotic Toys: New Ways to Enjoy & Enhance Sexuality — Melanie J. Davis, M.Ed., Honest Exchange LLC & NJ Center for Sexual Wellness — Participants will identify ways that older adults can use sexual aids to support their sexuality, evaluate different types of sexual aids and their uses, and understand how to locate and talk about sexual aids more comfortably.
Looking at Sex Addiction in Older Adults — John Giugliano, Ph.D., LCSW, Assistant Professor, Widener University –Participants will look at the concept of out-of-control sexual behavior in older adults, discuss the symptoms and functions of problematic sexual behaviors, and compare different theoretical models in order to understand these behaviors from various perspectives.
Closing Remarks on Sexuality and Aging Education: Today and the Future — Betsy Crane, Ph.D., Widener University, Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in Human Sexuality
Conference Objectives:
- Recognize the trends and issues in sexuality and aging in the U S.
- Examine the myths and professional biases related to normal sexual changes in aging.
- Develop clinical approaches for enhancing healthy sexual behaviors and addressing sexual difficulties in older adulthood.
- Foster ways for older adults to engage in productive behaviors related to intimacy and sexuality.
- Understand how growing older affects people of different sexual, racial, and cultural orientations.
For the brochure and registration form, click here http://honestexchange.com/wp-admin/media.php?action=edit&attachment_id=468
Or, download, print and mail the form below by April 15. Or, call 610-499-1153, or email SocialWork@widener.edu
REGISTRATION FORM
Intimacy, Sexuality, and Aging
Deadline for registration is April 15, 2009
Name
Organization/Position
Address
City State Zip
Phone, Email
Credits (check all that apply):
Social Work CEU Credits
Psychology CE Credits
AASECT CE Credits
Fee: $75 Professional; $25 Student Total Enclosed:
Fees are non-refundable after April 20, 2009
Make checks payable to: Widener University
Mail registration form & fee no later than April 15 to:
Center for Social Work Education, Widener University
One University Place, Chester, PA 19013
Phone: 610-499-1153 Fax: 610-499-4617
Email: SocialWork@widener.edu
Six CEU or CE credits will be offered to participants completing the full
day of workshop offerings and evaluation forms. The Center for Social
Work Education is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social
Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors
to offer continuing education credits. The Institute for Graduate Clinical
Psychology, Widener University, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapist (AASECT) and is approved for 4 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward
AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Widener University
maintains responsibility for the program and its contents.
