Calendar of Events

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

EGAMHST: Overcoming Communication Barriers

Alleghany Senior Citizens Center 85 E Whitehead St, Sparta, 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

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training

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 […]

Free

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

Alleghany County Public Library 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, 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

Dementia and Psychosis Behavior: What You Need to Know

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Public Library 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC

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 identifies frequent challenging behaviors associated with dementia and psychosis. Participants review factors that may trigger behaviors and discuss prevention and intervention strategies.

Free

EGAMHST: Overcoming Communication Barriers

Alleghany County Public Library 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, 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?

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, 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

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, 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: Personality: Why Mine is Different

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 virtual […]

Free

EGAMHST: Communication Barriers and Emotion

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