The Final Chapters: Navigating Aging, Mortality, and Meaning in Therapy (2HR) Presented by Aseem Garg, LPCC-S, LMFT

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The Final Chapters: Navigating Aging, Mortality, and Meaning in Therapy (2HR)

$32.00

Course Description

Aging and death are universal experiences, yet they remain some of the most difficult topics to discuss, both in therapy and in society at large. This workshop explores the psychological, emotional, and existential challenges that arise as clients and families confront aging, mortality, and end-of-life transitions. Participants will gain insight into how grief, identity shifts, and societal attitudes toward aging impact mental health. The session will also cover therapeutic approaches that foster meaning-making, dignity, and resilience in older adults and their families. By the end of this workshop, clinicians will feel more prepared to support clients in embracing aging with intention and processing end-of-life concerns with compassion and confidence.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Examine the psychological and emotional challenges of aging and mortality.
Identify therapeutic approaches to support meaning-making, grief processing, and end-of-life transitions.
Explore the impact of societal attitudes on aging and death and their influence on clients’ mental health.
Discuss ethical considerations in working with aging populations and end.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Aseem Garg, LPCC-S, LMFT

Recording Date: 06/18/2025

Course Format

Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved. CE Training Workshops, LLC, provider #1770, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/2/2022 – 8/2/2025. CE Training Workshops, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. System Requirements: Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Safari, Edge on any modern operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS). A desktop browser is recommended. We do not provide support resources for issues encountered using a mobile device. For more information about our policies and board approval statements, please visit our FAQS page.

Meet Your Facilitator

Aseem Garg, LPCC-S, LMFT is a seasoned clinician, supervisor, and educator with over seven years of experience in the behavioral health field. As a licensed professional clinical counselor and marriage and family therapist, he specializes in trauma-informed care, adolescent mental health, dual diagnosis cases, and couples and sex therapy. His work spans direct clinical practice, program development, and leadership roles in both nonprofit and startup mental health settings.

Aseem is a skilled trainer known for delivering engaging, research-backed workshops on topics such as implicit bias, trauma-informed care, and best practices for working with diverse client populations. He has a strong background in therapist development, having hired, trained, and supervised clinicians across various levels of experience. His approach to training is both practical and reflective, encouraging clinicians to integrate data-driven insights with real-world application.

Passionate about fostering professional growth, Aseem creates dynamic learning environments that challenge assumptions, build clinical confidence, and enhance therapeutic effectiveness. His workshops empower mental health professionals with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate complex client dynamics with empathy, ethical integrity, and cultural humility.

Syllabus

Introduction

Overview of course objectives and structure
Examine the psychological and emotional challenges associated with aging and mortality
Discuss the clinician’s role in fostering meaning, dignity, and emotional well-being in later life

Objective 1: Understand the Emotional and Psychological Challenges of Aging

Identify common emotional struggles in older adulthood, including grief, loss of autonomy, and existential distress
Differentiate between normal aging processes and complications requiring clinical attention (e.g., prolonged grief, cognitive decline)
Explore how identity shifts, role changes, and isolation contribute to emotional complexity in older adults

Objective 2: Apply Therapeutic Approaches to Support Meaning-Making and End-of-Life Transitions

Utilize Meaning-Centered Therapy to help clients reframe their narrative and connect with a sense of purpose
Apply Dignity Therapy to preserve legacy, foster generativity, and support emotional repair at the end of life
Integrate Grief-Focused CBT strategies to address complicated grief, challenge maladaptive thoughts, and promote re-engagement in life

Objective 3: Examine the Impact of Societal Attitudes on Aging and Death

Define internalized and systemic ageism and explore how they affect self-worth and engagement in therapy
Examine death denial in Western culture and its impact on client readiness to discuss end-of-life topics
Discuss culturally responsive approaches to aging and dying that acknowledge client beliefs and therapist biases

Objective 4: Explore Ethical and Cultural Considerations in End-of-Life Care

Navigate issues of autonomy, informed consent, and decision-making capacity in older clients
Maintain ethical boundaries while supporting families involved in caregiving and end-of-life planning
Practice cultural humility and sensitivity regarding death-related rituals, beliefs, and family structures

Summary and Q&A

Review key takeaways and practical applications for working with aging populations
Facilitate open discussion and peer reflection on clinical challenges and insights
Provide additional resources for continued learning in aging, grief, and end-of-life care