The American Muslim Senior Society and UMB Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research (GGEAR) present an in-person conference:
Bridging Faith and Care: Culturally Sensitive Approaches to Mental Health in Older Adults
Thursday, Feb. 5
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Meeting House, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD 21045
- 5.25 Continuing Education Units
- Breakfast and lunch included
Register by Monday, Feb. 2.
This full-day, in-person conference is designed for service providers, health care professionals, and interfaith leaders and will equip attendees with inclusive, faith-informed strategies to support mental wellness, with particular attention to the needs of the Muslim community. Through expert presentations, case studies, and collaborative discussions, participants will gain practical tools to better serve diverse communities with compassion and cultural humility.
Objectives:
- Understand the core values of the Muslim community and their role in guiding caregiving, health care, and community engagement.
- Identify signs of isolation, loneliness, and emotional distress in minority older adult populations and understand their impact on mental health and cognitive functioning.
- Gain practical tools for using faith and culturally informed approaches to support individuals and families experiencing grief and loss in the Muslim community.
- Apply evidence-based, culturally responsive assessment and intervention strategies for working with older Muslim adults.
Registration:
- General Registration: $50
- Student Registration: $15 (Must use university email and advisor name when registering)
- GERI-Ed Registration: No Charge (The code will need to be entered when registering to have the registration fee waived)
- 5.25 CEUs: $75 (Registrants must pay the CEU fee in addition to the applicable registration fee.)
The Geriatrics & Gerontology Education & Research (GGEAR) Program is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for Category I continuing education units and fulfills the Anti-Oppressive Social Work Requirement (Category I only).
GGEAR is an authorized sponsor for Category A Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Maryland Psychologists, Counselors and Therapists and authorized sponsor for CEUs for ALL Certified Dementia Practitioners and Certified Senior Advisors. Participants in these professions will earn 5.25 CEUS.
A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all participants.
For more information, please contact Hadhya Alzawm at hadhya@amssmd.org.