“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.
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. There will be a 30 minute lunch break. Register online at https://conta.cc/2m8icwa
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.
Presented by Vaya Health Sponsored by the Vaya Health Consumer & Family Advisory CommitteeProudly supported by the McDowell County Health Coalition Monday, October 21 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. First Baptist Church of Marion (99 North Main Street, Marion, NC) The documentary chronicles the story of Kevin Hines, who at age 19 attempted to take […]
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. There is no cost to attend. Click to register for this class. WRAP® is designed to: Decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors; Increase […]
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.
System of Care: Child and Family Team I and II gives parents, caregivers and professionals an overview of Child and Family Team meetings from the family’s perspective and teaches strategies and facilitation skills to support children, youth, and families. Goodwill Career Center 1616 Patton Avenue, Asheville October 24th & 25th 9:00am-4:00pm each day with a […]
Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel. This curriculum is designed to look at common communication problems and methods to make it an easier and more efficient process. We’ll look at examples of communication to use, and … those […]
Registration is now open for the 2019 closeout conference, Supported Living: Including Everyone. Agenda and details will be coming soon, but we're sharing a few highlights you won't want to miss: Days one and two will feature David Pitonyak's workshop, The Importance of Belonging Attendees will be among the first to see video clips and vignettes […]
“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.