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memory) are known to implicate different brain circuits. However, recent studies, in mice, have
revealed that post-extinction potentiation of synaptic efficacy in the medial prefrontal cortex
promotes expression of ‘CS-no US’ memory, while depression signals expression of ‘CS-US’
memory (fear responses). Here, we found, in rats, that post-extinction prefrontal blockade of
MAPK, a key component of synaptic plasticity, impairs the expression of ‘CS-no US’ memory.
These data support the ideas that extinction recruits prefrontal synaptic changes (via activation of
MAPK cascade) that protect against expression of ‘CS-US’ memories.
2047 INVITED SYMPOSIUM
Research on psychotherapeutic interventions and counseling services with older adults
Convener and Chair: C. Chen, Ireland
Co-convener: E. O’Leary, Ireland
2047.1 Outcome and process research with older adults in Ireland, E. O’Leary, National
University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland
This paper considers research on older adults using a scientist - practitioner approach. Outcomes
which occurred through participation in a gestalt group are outlined and the use of methodological
triangulation are discussed. Changes occurring during participation in a gestalt reminiscence group
in a nursing home context are described and the use of consensual selection of data in a discourse
analytic approach highlighted. The paper concludes with a discussion of the necessity of training
for practioners in both qualitative and quantitative methods.
2047.2 The future of therapeutic interventions with older adults in Zhejiang, China, E.
O’Leary 1 , C.F. Chen 1, 2 , 1 National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland; 2 Ningbo University,
Ningbo, China
This paper considers the training of psychological professionals for working with older adults in
Zhejiang Province, China. Demographic and psychosocial data relating to the older population
(marital status, health evaluation, income, daily activities, satisfaction with life and worries) are
presented. This data is considered in the light of needed service provision by professionals from
the psychological counselling and psychotherapeutic fields. The specific types of training for
counselling psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists within the province are outlined and
the optimisation of these resources in relation to future service provision is explored.
2047.3 Psychological counselling and psychotherapeutic services for older adults in the
Republic of Ireland, E. O’Leary, C. Staunton, National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland
The paper considers models of service provision for older adults in Ireland in relation to current
practice and future challenges. Both governmental and voluntary organisations are investigated
and the contributions of three groups of professionals, counselling psychologists, counsellors and
psychotherapists, are evaluated. Since service provision usually reflects models of training
available in a particular country, the relationship between such service provision and professional
training is outlined. An important challenge is the establishment of multi-disciplinary teams which
operate in an integrative manner allowing older adults to profit from the specific contribution of
each.
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