Calendar of Events

Overcoming Communication Barriers

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 […]

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Personality Disorders Part 2

The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever look exactly the same.  This course defines personality disorder, explores different types and examines challenges associated with providing care for individuals who are diagnosed with one. This is a […]

Free

A Rainbow of Mental Health: An Introduction (Part 1)

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 is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU's are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. […]

Free

A Rainbow of Mental Health: An Introduction (Part 2)

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 is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU's are provided through NC Department of Health and […]

Free

CFAC Meeting (Asheville area group) – Virtual

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee meetingGroup counties: Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Transylvania, YanceyPublic comment at the beginning of the meetingEmail cfac@vayahealth.com for connection information. www.vayahealth.com/cfac

Bipolar: Extreme MOOD Variation: Is there Stability?

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 […]

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CFAC Meeting (Boone area group) – Virtual

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee meetingGroup counties: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Watauga, WilkesPublic comment at the beginning of the meetingEmail cfac@vayahealth.com for connection information. www.vayahealth.com/cfac

A Rainbow of Mental Health: An Introduction (Part 1)

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 is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU's are provided through NC Department of Health and […]

Free

Keeping the Balance: Mood Stabilizing Medications

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. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU's are provided […]

Free

A Rainbow of Mental Health: An Introduction (Part 2)

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 is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU's are provided through NC Department of Health and […]

Free