Psychosocial Support and Care in Institutional Settings Course
Build confidence in psychosocial support for older adults in care homes. Learn person-centered care, group and individual interventions, de-escalation, risk assessment, and self-care skills tailored to social work practice in institutional settings.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Psychosocial Support and Care in Institutional Settings Course gives you practical tools to improve daily life for older adults in residential care. Learn to recognize emotional distress, apply person-centered and evidence-based interventions, design inclusive group activities, manage conflict, document effectively, collaborate with families and teams, and protect your own wellbeing while maintaining dignity, safety, and autonomy for residents.
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Develop skills
- Person-centered geriatric care: uphold dignity, autonomy, and ethical practice.
- Psychosocial screening skills: spot depression, anxiety, isolation, and risk early.
- Group activity design: create inclusive, evidence-based programs for older adults.
- De-escalation and conflict skills: calm crises while preserving resident dignity.
- Interdisciplinary communication: document, report, and engage families effectively.
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