“I’ve learned so much I can take back to my work!”
— recent COAPS trainee

The COAPS 3 day training

COAPS trainings are 18 hours and can be hosted virtually or in-person. In-person trainings take place for 3 full (6-hour) days and virtual trainings take place over 6 half (3-hour) days.

One on one discussions

One on one discussions

Background (Day 1)

  • Older adult demographics

  • What is normal aging?

  • Special considerations when working with older adults

  • Cultural competence

Clinical Issues (Day 2)

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Addictive disorders

  • Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

  • Trauma

  • Suicide

Implementation (Day 3)

  • Stages of change and motivational interviewing

  • Planning and legal issues

  • Introduction to positive psychology

  • Working with the behavioral health and aging systems

COAPS Training January, 2016