Seniors Can Be Bullies, Too 

June 7, 2017

DESCRIPTION

When you hear the words "senior citizen," does it conjure up images of sweet-tempered silver-haired individuals who are determined not to be a burden to others?  Not all seniors fit this stereotype.  Some are ill-tempered, controlling, irrational, and even violent, and they provoke fear in others who must live in close proximity to them.  This workshop addresses the issue of seniors who bully their peers.  Attendees will learn why senior bullying occurs, who tends to be the target, how to identify both perpetrators and victims, and how to intervene in situations involving senior bullying.

OBJECTIVES

• Be aware of the common signs and features of senior bullying
• Gain insight into why senior bullying occurs
• Know what to look for in terms of victim symptoms that indicate someone is being targeted by a senior bully
• Obtain tips as to how to prevent and/or intervene situations on senior bullying
• Discuss how to address the situation when the bully or the target or both have dementia
• Practice bullying interventions by addressing case studies of real incidents of senior bullying

PRESENTER:  Rita Rizzo MSc

Rita is the principal of Rizzo & Associates LLC, a management consulting and training firm.  She has 31 years of experience designing, developing, and facilitating training and strategic planning for public and private sector managers.  About 85% of her work has occurred in federal, state, and local government sectors.  Rita is dynamic, entertaining, and experienced.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Approved by the CSWMFTB (MCST061708) for Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists continuing education for 3 CEU's.  Nurses may use continuing education credits approved by the CSWMFTB for social workers to meet their CNE requirement.  BELTSS approved (147-C-17).

REGISTRATION AND REFUNDS

The deadline for registration is May 31, 2017.  Registration is not complete without payment or invoice information.  Late registrations are accepted if space is available and will include a $10 late fee.   A refund will be made ONLY for cancellations received five working days prior to the training.  If cancellation is received less than five days prior to the training, a credit can be issued for use at another training within the next year.  If notice of cancellation is not received before the date of the training, no refund will be issued.  PLEASE NOTE:  No shows will be charged the full registration fee.