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MODULE 4: Diagnosis and Treatment of Cognitive Changes at the End of Life David K. Payne Cognitive changes may interfere with a patient’s having a “good death” and deprive families of the opportunity to communicate meaningfully with their loved ones. This module will introduce the two most common cognitive disorders present at the end of life: delirium and dementia. MEMBER: $40 NONMEMBER: $50 MODULE 5: Grief and Bereavement Robert A. Neimeyer This module covers the theories, symptoms, and features of bereavement and grief. It examines the features of complicated grief and reviews interventions for integrating loss and exploring reconstruction of meaning. MEMBER: $40 NONMEMBER: $50 MODULE 6: Religious and Spiritual Issues at the End of Life Robert Washington, James L. Werth, Jr., John R. Anderson, and Martha S. Mihaly A considerable body of research has demonstrated the link between religious/spiritual beliefs and health. Studies have shown that medically ill patients who rely on religion are less likely to develop depression, have lower rates of suicide, and enjoy a greater sense of well-being and positive emotions than those who do not. MEMBER: $40 NONMEMBER: $50 MODULE 7: Family Caregiving Issues at the End of Life William E. Haley The caregiving role can be highly stressful, and research has shown that highly stressed caregivers are at risk for a variety of problems. At the same time, caregiving can lead some individuals to experience psychological benefits and personal growth. MEMBER: $40 NONMEMBER: $50 MODULE 9: Law and Ethics Associated With Care at the End of Life James L. Werth, Jr. Ethical and legal issues for the clinician often arise when (a) decisions to limit treatment have the potential to affect the manner and timing of death, (b) treatment decisions will deliberately hasten death, and (c) the potential for crossing boundaries or for multiple relationships exists. Mental health professionals must consider federal and state case law and statutes, be aware of their own and other health care professionals’ biases regarding decisions in various end-of-life situations, and know how cultural biases may affect interactions with patients and loved ones. MEMBER: $40 NONMEMBER: $50 MODULE 10: Advance Care Planning at the End of Life Peter Ditto and Susan Hickman When it is time to make difficult decisions about the use of life-sustaining medical treatment, many individuals are already too sick to make these decisions for themselves. For this reason, people need to be encouraged to plan in advance for how they want medical decisions made for them near the end of life. MEMBER: $40 NONMEMBER: $50 MODULE 8: Teamwork in End-of-Life Care Donna M. Kwilosz and Julia Kasl-Godley Despite the increasing expectation and need for patient care to be integrated care, most mental health professionals do not receive systematic training in interdisciplinary team processes, functions, or interdisciplinary education. MEMBER: $40 NONMEMBER: $50 45

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - January 2012

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
Contents
From the CEO
Apa’s Statement on the Dsm-5 Development Process
Girl Scouts Badge Promotes Positive Psychology
Early Investments Pay Off for Poor Children, Study Finds
Apa Meets With Chinese Psychological Society to Further Interaction and Exchange
Unique Opportunity for Psychologists to Travel to Cuba
In Brief
Government Relations Update
On Your Behalf
Psychology’s Growing Library of Podcasts
Standing Up for Psychology
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Science Watch
Beyond Psychotherapy
Perspective on Practice
Yes, Recovery Is Possible
Inequity to Equity
Making E-Learning Work
New Standards for High School Psychology
A Trailblazer Moves On
Psychologist Profile
Plan Now for Psychology’s Regional Meetings
New Journal Editors
Apa News
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012