Calendar of Events

Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

Maggie Valley Nutrition Site 3987 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

Free

I’M Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding

Jackson County Senior Center 100 County Services Park Drive, Sylva, NC, United States

“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. 

Free

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Two-day Training [Lenoir]

WRAP® is an evidence-based self-management and recovery system developed by a group of people with mental health difficulties who struggled to incorporate wellness tools and strategies into their lives. WRAP® is designed to: decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors; increase personal empowerment; improve quality of life; and assist people in achieving their […]

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

John Welch Senior Center 302 Airport Road, Marble, North Carolina, United States

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, […]

Free

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Graham County Senior Center 185 West Fort Hill, Robbinsville, NC, United States

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, […]

Free

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Waynesville Nutrition Site 44 Boundary Street, Waynesville, North Carolina, United States

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, […]

Free

Keeping the Balance: Mood Stabilizing Medications

Cashiers Senior Center 217 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, North Carolina, United States

Managing Mood Disorders can be a balancing act. Attend this training to learn the role of medication in keeping the equilibrium, as well as the importance of observing medication responses, and signs and symptoms to report to a physician.

Free

Commonly Misused Medications: Understanding Medication Effects on the Aging Brain

Clay Senior Center 196 Ritter Road, Hayesville, North Carolina, United States

Did you know that misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults?  This training identifies commonly misused medications, discusses the physiological differences related to aging, and treatments and interventions. Attending this course can shed light on the various contributors to this growing problem. We also discuss the possibilities of how we can help […]

Free

Substance Use, Misuse, and the Opioid Crisis

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

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

Free

Dementia and Psychosis Behavior: What do You Need to Know

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

In this class, case review and activities, are used to identify frequent challenging behaviors associated with dementia and psychosis. Participants review factors that may trigger behaviors and discuss prevention and intervention strategies.

Free