Workshops for Caregivers
Workshops for CaregiversThe following are suitable for family caregivers, professionals, and support groups. Many of these workshops for caregivers offer continuing education credits. Please ask about the continuing education credits as you contact the individual facilitator of the workshops for caregivers.Please also refer to Resources for Caregivers and also Senior-Preneurs Attention Speakers, Authors, Health and Elder Care Professionals
Table of ContentsWorkshops for Caregivers, Self-Help Books, Seminars, Health-Related Resources
 The Caregivers Guide to Cracking UP! Don't let the stress of Caregiving bring you down! Learn how to CRACK UP! CRACKING UP is a joyful interactive workshop for caregivers (both family and professionals) introducing you to FREE Stress Eliminators and Life Skills that anyone can use. Incorporating the ageless wisdom of laughter, color, music and the power of words with the scientific studies of Psychoneuroimmunology - you will learn how to handle any stress in your life without the stress causing you health problems. (3 hours) Contact Barbara Mascio at 877-620-6448 to schedule. For more information see The Caregivers Guide to Cracking UP! Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversCPR Pros Save-A-Heart "the CPR Pros" can teach you how to perform CPR and First Aid. Practical, Simple and Easy to understand. Register now via Save a Heart, to begin your Online Training now, or return at your convenience. You have up to 2 weeks from the time of purchase to complete this course. Upon successful completion of the exam you will be able to print a personalized certification card. Back to TopTailored 4 Success Tired of the same old training sessions? Frustrated with selecting subjects and presenters that you think are pertinent to your particular needs? Sick of boring training events that cost an arm and a leg? Looking to improve professional and personal soft skills all at the same time? Can you imagine scheduling an entire year’s worth of soft skill training at one convenient time? If you’ve dealt with these and other training questions then Even As We Speak® has your solution… “Tailored 4 Success” provides you with an easy, effective, and fun way to meet your training needs and end those topic and scheduling nightmares! Utilizing energy, passion and humor in meeting today’s training, consulting, motivational, professional and personal growth needs! Back to TopThe Caregiver's Resource Kit The Caregiver’s Resource Kit helps to shorten the learning curve and empower you with useful guidance, advice and reassurance. Included area Double CD Audio Set, Caregiver’s Companion Guide, Record Keeper and Caregiver’s Journal to be used separately or in tandem. Back to Top Angry People, Angry Conversations: Practical InterventionsAnger and aggression are common problems social service professionals encounter when trying to assist clients or caregivers. Unmanaged anger can quickly escalate into aggressive both at the giving and receiving end of the upset. This workshop will demonstrate how to assist clients in developing skills to reduce and manage anger that will stop "automatic" aggressive responses long enough to consider constructive alternatives. (1-6 hrs.) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversBereavement: The Mourning After Dealing with loss-whether by death, move to a nursing home, change of occupation or other-elicits a number of emotions such as anger, hopelessness, sadness, or despair that must be dealt with. This workshop examines the nature of bereavement & offers activities/exercises that can help those dealing with loss of many kinds. (1-3 hrs.) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversCompassionate Candor: The Art of Assertiveness Identify differences among the assertive, aggressive, and passive-aggressive styles, learn practical approaches to assertiveness at home and in the work place, leadership styles, effective listening and other forms of communication (1-6 hrs.) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversDomestic Violence Grown Old: When Elders Abuse This workshop covers causes of D.V. in seniors, perpetrators and those at risk especially elder women, indicators of DV for which to look in professional or home settings, and steps to take. (1-3 hrs.) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversElder Mediation I & II: Resolving Conflict among Families, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Hospitals "They're trying to take my car keys away." "My family wants to put me in a nursing home, but I'm not going anywhere!" These and other matters related to the aging process often place families in turmoil with caregivers assuming a "parental role" trying to make decisions as seniors resist tooth and nail. This seminar explores into conflict resolution strategies that engage the non-dementia senior in the decision-making process. (1-3 hrs.) Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversElders Abusing Elders: Part I Overview of Dynamics Of growing alarm is the frightening and dangerous trend among elders with dementia or agitations to aggress toward each other in residential care facilities. In a Washington D.C. report to the Senate panel in 2004, experts reported almost 700,000 of our nation's 4 million seniors with dementia become violent. This introductory workshop overviews causes of abuse relative to the resident and to the delivery system, and makes general recommendations for improvement. A short video from the perspective of a wife/victim is shown. (1 hr.) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversElders Abusing Elders: Part II Resident Aggression toward Other Residents and Staff Dealing with the increasing numbers of elders with dementia or agitation who aggress toward family, staff, or other residents is of growing concern in residential care facilities. Frightening situations, serious injuries, and occasionally even homicides must be dealt with to lower risk of serious harm. As the population ages, staffs must learn to grapple with this trend now and give priority to trainings that addresses these challenging and dangerous behaviors. This workshop gives specific interventions for professional staffs and informal caregivers who interact with aggressive elders. (1-2 hrs.) Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversGeriatric Depression / Managing Difficult Behaviors (2 separate workshops) This seminar overviews signs and symptoms of late life depression, managing challenging behaviors in residential facilities, caregiver burnout, domestic violence in the geriatric population, community referral sources , and a variety of treatment approaches. (1-3 hrs.) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversManaging Family Dynamics concerning End-of-Life Decisions Part I & II Families in the midst of conflict often hold up care of hospital patients or residents in retirement facilities. Learn practical communication techniques in working with angry family members and a 7-step mediation method which helps cut through conflict impasse. (1-2 hrs.) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversSenior Suicide: When Life is No Longer an Option (Dr. Laurette Cocklin) Of growing alarm is the staggering percentage of seniors who suicide when they believe they are out of viable options. This workshop investigates reasons why and preventive measures to offer hope to the hopeless and helpless. (1-3 hrs.) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversSpirituality of Caregiving Many talks on Stress and Burnout approach Caregiving from a negative frame and fail to include the joy, commitment, and incredibly strong spirituality of the Caregiver. This talk recognizes, encourages, and motivates the Caregiver for a spirit of sacrifice, generous, loving heart, and connectedness to God by virtue of the decision to give of oneself. (1 hr) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversStress Management and Burnout Slowing Down in a Revved-up World Signs/symptoms of burnout, practical approaches to managing stress at home, at work, in relationships. (1-6 hrs.) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversTreatment Strategies for Low-Grade Trauma Long past a tragic event, many people carry with them emotional baggage and symptoms that spill over into their personal and professional lives. This workshop explores symptom levels, variables affecting treatment choices, and 8 models applicable to a wide variety of people in our private practices, agencies, parishes, EAP work, or places of business. (6 hrs.) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversWellness in Transition: Models for Clients and Helping Professionals Examines major aspects of one's life patterns as related to physical, spiritual, social, mental, emotional and financial well-being; offers practical approaches to achieving balance as we face the inevitable transitions in life whether through aging, children "leaving the nest," divorce, loss of job, change in career plans, etc. (1-3 hrs.) Contact Patti Bertschler of North Coast Conflict Solutions at 440-262-3700 Back to TopMore workshops for caregiversThe Fairhill School for Caregivers The Fairhill Center offers ongoing classes for the family caregiver. Learn how to care for your loved ones. Practical instruction including how to do transfers, learn what is available for assistance in the greater Cleveland area and much more. Classes and support groups are ongoing. Contact Stacey Rokoff, MSSA, LSW for details or phone Stacey at 216-421-1350 ext. 140 Back to TopMore workshops for caregivers TRUCE! Using Elder Mediation to Resolve Conflict among Families, Seniors, and OrganizationsWhat happens when the family roles are turned upside down? When the adult child becomes the caregiver for a parent or grandparent? How do you resolve conflicts that naturally arise in these situations while keeping the peace? This book will walk you and your family through the process. Highly Recommend it! Read more about the book by going to North Coast Conflict Solutions Back to Top Do It Now! An Organizing Handbook for Families and Senior Citizens written by Jean F. Wales.Do It Now! is a comprehensive resource guide, including a CD ROM, that provides information for senior citizens and their families to organize and prepare for the various transitions we face as we age. The CD ROM contains checklists that can be customized to each individual’s needs. To read more and to place an order please visit Do It Now! Back to Top
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