This training is designed to help participants understand the physical and psychological impactsof disasters. It covers common reactions to trauma, offering insights into how individuals mayrespond in the aftermath. The training also emphasizes the importance of healthy copingstrategies, aiming to increase awareness and equip participants with practical tools to managestress and promote emotional well-being during […]
This training is designed to help participants understand the physical and psychological impactsof disasters. It covers common reactions to trauma, offering insights into how individuals mayrespond in the aftermath. The training also emphasizes the importance of healthy copingstrategies, aiming to increase awareness and equip participants with practical tools to managestress and promote emotional well-being during […]
This is a free in-person event at Jackson County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health’s Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be […]
This is a two-day, virtual, 12-hour workshop that introduces the basic principles of PCT. Training is from 9 am to 4 pm each day. Vaya trainers will review and discuss the origins, research, and values of person-centered thinking. This training will provide an essential framework for effectively supporting a person in navigating life’s challenges and […]
This virtual training provides participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, and prevent falls within community settings. Participants will define what constitutes a fall, identify individuals who are at increased risk, and recognize the main categories and causes of falls. The training will explain the process for assessing and addressing fall risk, including […]
The Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® is evidence-based and trains community members to not only help themselves but to help others. The primary focus of this skills-based, stabilization program is to re-set the natural balance of the nervous system. CRM’s goal is to help to create “trauma-informed” and “resiliency-focused” communities that share a common understanding of the […]
This is a free in-person event at Jackson County Senior Center, facilitated by the Vaya Health’s, Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This training equips care providers with tools to recognize and respond to various types of loss and grief, offering practical […]
People living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been misunderstoodthroughout history. In this presentation, the focus is on the manifestation of symptoms, causality,and risk factors. We’ll also explore ways to support and treat an individual experiencing psychosis. This is a free in-person event at the Alleghany Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health HEART […]
This is a free, interactive virtual event hosted by the Vaya Health’s, Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Course Interaction:The live webinar format encourages active participation. Both attendees and presenters can ask questions throughout the session, promoting a dynamic and engaging learning experience. Course Completion and Contact Hours:To qualify for Contact Hour credit, participants […]
People living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been misunderstoodthroughout history. In this presentation, the focus is on the manifestation of symptoms, causality,and risk factors. We’ll also explore ways to support and treat an individual experiencing psychosis. This is a free in-person event at the McDowell Senior Center facilitated by the Vaya Health HEART […]