Two (2) Home Study Continuing Education Credits (75% score or higher required)

This webinar covers two main areas—personal retirement and professional retirement.

The personal retirement section provides basic information about retirement as it occurs in the U.S., particularly for psychologists. We begin by addressing the general process of retirement and discussing the different approaches to retirement. We also provide general information about the aging process, the psychological experience of retirement, and the concept of working or volunteering during retirement. We then offer general advice about planning for your own retirement and working more effectively with clients who themselves are approaching retirement or who are already retired.

The second part of this webinar is about professional retirement. We discuss the process of shutting down a psychological practice and choosing to end one’s professional career. We address the ethical, regulatory, business, and practical issues that psychologists should consider in effectively closing a practice. We also discuss a method by which psychologists can prepare for sudden and unforeseen interruptions in their professional practice.

Program Learning Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify different pathways of personal retirement and the characteristics associated with each retirement model
2. Acquire basic knowledge about psychologists' general retirement pattern
3. Specify the basic steps in closing down a practice
4. Learn how to complete a professional will

CREDITS OFFERED: 2 Continuing Education Credit for psychologists and educators. 

The Pennsylvania Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists.  PPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.  The Pennsylvania Psychological Association is an approved provider for Act 48 Continuing Professional Education Requirements as mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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