Calendar of Events

Dementia and Psychosis Behavior: What You Need to Know

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. 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.

Free

FULL- Youth Mental Health First Aid

FULL- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.  Participants will […]

$30.00

ONLINE Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Workshop: 2-day

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: * […]

Neurocognitive Disorder: Living with Dementia-WGAMHST

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 […]

Free

EGAMHST: Overcoming Communication Barriers

Pilot Mountain Senior Center 873 Old US 52 Bypass W, Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

Free

EGAMHST: Person(RE)ality: Why is Mine Different?

Caldwell Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave., SW, Lenior, North Carolina, United States

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

Free

EGAMHST: Overcoming Communication Barriers

Caldwell Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave., SW, Lenior, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

Free

EGAMHST: Person(RE)ality: Why is Mine Different?

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

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

Free

EGAMHST: Overcoming Communication Barriers

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

Free

FULL Person Centered Thinking (2-day) Virtual Training

THIS TRAINING IS FULL. This is a 2-day training November 8th and 10th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Learn how to promote a person-centered climate in your work with individuals, with families, or within your organization. This is a full 2-day interactive virtual training. Participation for both days is required to receive the certificate. […]

Free