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Supporting an older adult with a personality disorder can be challenging. This training looks at specific personality disorders, what to expect, and treatment options. Also shared are tips used to make interactions smoother and more effective. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department […]

Supporting an older adult with a personality disorder can be challenging. This training looks atspecific personality disorders, what to expect, and treatment options. Also shared are tips used tomake interactions smoother and more effective. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health […]

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. Substance use is a reality in every community. Possibly you or someone in your life has been impacted by the […]

This free, virtual course provides 11 contact hours of training related to System of Care and the CFT process; gives parents, caregivers, and professionals an overview of CFT meetings from the family’s perspective; and teaches strategies and facilitation skills to support youth and families. To receive credit for the training, participants must attend both full […]

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Senior Services, 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. A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects […]

This is a free in-person event at Mars Hill 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. Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend […]

Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis. In this training, you’ll learn: How to refer an individual to the right resource How to ask the right questions about suicide How to persuade a person to get help The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out a few days prior to the […]

Supporting an older adult with a personality disorder can be challenging. This training looks atspecific personality disorders, what to expect, and treatment options. Also shared are tips used tomake interactions smoother and more effective. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health […]

A course designed to increase the understanding of neurocognitive disorders and dementia. Thecurricula will examine the four most diagnosed types of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) in olderadults, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. Also included are intervention strategies tosupport adaptive care delivery. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s […]

This diabetes training is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge about diabetes and essential self-management skills. The program aims to increase awareness and understanding of the condition, empowering individuals to take control of their health or better support those living with diabetes. This training is suitable for community stakeholders wanting to expand their knowledge […]