Calendar of Events

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

J. Robert Penland Senior Center 69 Alpine Street, Murphy, North Carolina, 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

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Alexander County Library at Stony Point 431 Ruritan Park Rd.,, Stony Point, 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, […]

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, 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
Recurring

Person Centered Thinking

Person Centered Thinking. A training to learn how to promote a person-centered climate in your work with individuals, with families, or within your organization. Register Online at the link provided below in details section. August 15th and 16th 2019 9:00-am-4:00pm Goodwill Industries 1616  Patton Avenue Asheville, NC Do you have questions about this or another […]

$20.00

It’s A Brain Thing: The Study of Dementia Medications

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

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.

Free

A Rainbow of Mental Health: An Introduction

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

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.

Free

CFAC Meeting (Asheville)

Vaya Health Asheville 200 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC, United States

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee for Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Transylvania and Yancey counties

Coping with Anxiety: Medications and More

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

Everyone experiences some anxiety from time to time. Life experiences, perceptions of the world around us and personal coping skills help determine if medication is needed to help an individual manage in everyday circumstances. Attending this training will add to your knowledge of best practices, side effects, and additional ways to help reduce and manage […]

Free

CFAC Meeting (Boone)

Location to be determined , United States

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee for Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Watauga and Wilkes counties