This call is for consumers, family members, and community stakeholders ONLY. If you are a provider who joins the call, please allow consumers, family members, and community stakeholders to ask their questions. (Provider questions will be answered during the regularly scheduled NC Providers call.) Dear NC Behavioral Health and IDD Consumers, Family Members and Community […]
“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 help both caregivers and individuals experiencing a crisis. This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience increased behavioral challenges. Focus is placed on […]
Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough oris broken, our relationships tend to unravel. This curriculum is designed to look atcommon communication problems and methods to make it an easier, more efficientprocess. We’ll look at examples of communication to use and those not to use. This is […]
This class will be conducted online, requiring Internet, video and audio connection. 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: * […]
Commonly referred to as dementia, neurocognitive disorders can affect the way people perceive and engage with the world around them. This course looks at various classifications of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs), delirium and common changes associated with each type. Tips for caregiving are provided. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]
This course is designed for both care providers and recipients. It looks at alternative treatments and practice modalities and their impact on mental health. Many of the “outside of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the lives of people managing a mental illness and/or their caregivers to help create balance, stability and a reduction […]
“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 help both caregivers and individuals experiencing a crisis. This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience increased behavioral challenges. Focus is placed on […]
Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough oris broken, our relationships tend to unravel. This curriculum is designed to look atcommon communication problems and methods to make it an easier, more efficientprocess. We’ll look at examples of communication to use and those not to use. This presentation […]
This class uses case review and activities to identify frequent challenging behaviors associated with dementia and psychosis. Participants review factors that may trigger behaviors and discuss prevention and intervention strategies. 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. An […]
QPR prepares participants to question, persuade, and refer those struggling with thoughts of suicide to life-saving help. This 2-hour program teaches community members to recognize the warning signs of a suicidal crisis, offer hope, and encourage others to reach out to natural supports and professional care. QPR is applicable to anyone in the community who […]