“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.
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. WRAP® is designed to: decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors; increase personal empowerment; improve quality of life; and assist people in achieving their […]
This course is designed both for the care provider and the care recipient. It strategically looks at alternative treatment/practice modalities and their impact on mental health. Many of the “outside of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the life of the individual managing a mental illness and/or their caregiver in effort to create balance, […]
Person Center Thinking. A training to learn how to promote a person-centered climate in your work with individuals, with families, or within your organization. Register Online at the link provided below in details section. May 23rd and 24th 2019 9:00-am-4:00pm Goodwill Industries 1616 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC Do you have questions about this or another […]
This course is designed both for the care provider and the care recipient. It strategically looks at alternative treatment/practice modalities and their impact on mental health. Many of the “outside of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the life of the individual managing a mental illness and/or their caregiver in effort to create balance, […]
This course is designed both for the care provider and the care recipient. It strategically looks at alternative treatment/practice modalities and their impact on mental health. Many of the “outside of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the life of the individual managing a mental illness and/or their caregiver in effort to create balance, […]
Learn 3 steps anyone can use to recognize signs and help prevent suicide. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. Participants will learn how 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 […]
Please join us for our annual event to honor landlords in western North Carolina. Hear from colleagues and other housing professionals sharing their experience and expertise. Learn more about North Carolina’s Transition to Community Living Voucher Program. Share your advice in round table discussions. To register for the event, please click here. For questions, please […]
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.
Did you know that misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults? This training identifies commonly misused medications, discusses the physiological differences related to aging, and treatments and interventions. Attending this course can shed light on the various contributors to this growing problem. We also discuss the possibilities of how we can help […]