Calendar of Events

Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated brain-based operations; however, when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by and underlying emotion like anxiety, the outcome can be debilitating.  This class focuses on obsessive compulsive disorder in older adults detailing contributing causes, symptoms and outcome-based treatment protocols.

This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention.

“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!”  Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can be of benefit both to the caregiver and individual experiencing a crisis.  This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience an increase in […]

This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention.

“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!”  Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can be of benefit both to the caregiver and individual experiencing a crisis.  This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience an increase in […]

This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention.

Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or the individual living with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often an infrequent reality.  This class examines features and symptoms of the different types of the disorder.  It also addresses causes, risk factors and, most importantly, treatment. Specific focused is […]

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things but more importantly, the emotional components that won’t allow release.  This presentation examines causes, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing with hoarding behavior.  A focus is placed on the aged population. 

This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention.

This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention.

An introductory course designed to support an understanding of the most commonly diagnosed mental health related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach to understanding classifications and care delivery.

Anxiety can be a debilitating force in one’s life.   At times, so debilitating that it interferes with the ability to manage one’s own activities of daily living.  When this happens, it’s important to know that there are supports available to treat and assist in the management of symptoms.  This curriculum focuses on different types of […]

This course is designed both for the care provider and the care recipient.  It strategically looks at alternative treatment/practice modalities and their impact on mental health.  Many of the “outside of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the life of the individual managing a mental illness and/or their caregiver in effort to create balance, […]

An introductory course designed to support an understanding of the most commonly diagnosed mental health related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach to understanding classifications and care delivery.

This presentation explores relevant information pertinent to traumatic events and experiences. Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to support individuals who may have experienced a traumatic event; which may lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Resiliency methods will be employed as methods to treat and heal the invisible scars.

This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention.

“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!”  Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can be of benefit both to the caregiver and individual experiencing a crisis.  This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience an increase in […]

Adults of any age can encounter problems with substances. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals.

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things but more importantly, the emotional components that won’t allow release.  This presentation examines causes, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing with hoarding behavior.  A focus is placed on the aged population. 

Depressive symptoms often present themselves through feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and despair.  In this course, we examine different types, common causes, symptoms and treatment methods for depression focusing on moving from a place of simply surviving to one of thriving.

Dementia can be a frightening journey for the caregiver as well as the care recipient. Research continues to reveal more about this disease and the treatments that may help. This class will update the attendee on how medications can help, as well as it’s frustrating limitations.

Depressive symptoms often present themselves through feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and despair.  In this course, we examine different types, common causes, symptoms and treatment methods for depression focusing on moving from a place of simply surviving to one of thriving.

Antidepressants treat depression of course, but did you realize there are other uses for this classification of medication? Join us to learn about the traditional and secondary uses of antidepressants, side effects, and safe administration protocols.

Depressive symptoms often present themselves through feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and despair.  In this course, we examine different types, common causes, symptoms and treatment methods for depression focusing on moving from a place of simply surviving to one of thriving.