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Adaptations to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Late Life Depression

Event Date: Oct 29, 2024

This presentation identifies challenges in applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to an older adult population and reviews adaptations to interventions in order to maximize its effectiveness in treating late life depression.

Suggested pre-reading: Bilbrey, A.C, Laidlaw, K., Cassidy-Eagle, E., & Thompson, L.W. (2022). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Late-Life Depression: Evidence, Issues, and Recommendations. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 29, 128-145.

This online event is brought to you by brainXchange in partnership with the
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Presenter(s):

Alisha Abbott, Ph.D

Dr. Abbott completed her education at Simon Fraser University, earning a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology. She has conducted research in a Cognitive Aging Lab and has been a licensed Clinical Psychologist since 2016.

Dr. Abbott is registered to practice in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Rehabilitation with adults and seniors. Since 2015, she practices at Providence Care Hospital, in Seniors Mental Health, where she provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for individuals with suspected dementia, as well as individual and group therapy for older adults with mood disorders.