Courses

Are you a Mental health professional looking to deepen your clinical expertise with older adults?

Dr. Julie Erickson offers two dynamic, evidence-based continuing education courses designed to elevate your therapeutic work and meet the growing demand for competent, compassionate care in later life.

Therapy with Older Adults

In partnership with National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM)

In this 3-hour, essential-level training, Dr. Erickson introduces core concepts for working with older adults in psychotherapy. You’ll walk away with greater clarity and clinical confidence in addressing the unique needs of this population.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Recognize how depression, anxiety, and other conditions manifest differently in later life

  • Distinguish between major depression and neurocognitive disorders

  • Shift your case conceptualizations to better reflect age-related realities

  • Adapt interventions for cognitive changes that accompany aging

  • Dispel harmful myths about aging that can shape a client’s identity and treatment outcomes

Live Webinar: July 16, 2025 | 1–4pm EST or watch on-demand at your convenience

Foundations of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Older Adults

In partnership with Praxis Continuing Education

Ready to take your skills further? This 8-hour advanced course is designed for professionals who want to become fluent in delivering CBT that truly fits the needs of older adults. Across four sessions, you’ll explore how to skillfully modify interventions, challenge aging-related beliefs, and deliver therapy that is both evidence-based and age-attuned.

This highly interactive series includes:

  • Advanced CBT case formulation techniques for older clients

  • Creative adaptations to cognitive and behavioral interventions

  • Tools to challenge internalized ageism and foster resilience

  • Ethical and cultural considerations unique to late life therapy

  • Breakout discussions, live demonstrations, role-plays, and take-home tools

Live Webinar Series: September 19, 26, October 3 & 10, 2025 | 3:30–5:30pm EST or watch on demand at your convenience