Calendar of Events

PTSD: Invisible Scars

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

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. This presentation explores relevant information pertinent to traumatic events and experiences. Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to support individuals who may have experienced a traumatic event; which may lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Resiliency methods will be employed […]

Free

Suicide Indicators, Response, and Prevention

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

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covie-19 restrictions are lifted. This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention. RSVP: mandy.matney@vayahealth.com

Free

PTSD: Invisible Scars

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. This presentation explores relevant information pertinent to traumatic events and experiences. Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to support individuals who may have experienced a traumatic event; which may lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Resiliency methods will be employed […]

Free

Suicide Indicators, Response, and Prevention

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention. RSVP: terry.spencer@vayahealth.com

Free

PTSD: Invisible Scars

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. This presentation explores relevant information pertinent to traumatic events and experiences. Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to support individuals who may have experienced a traumatic event; which may lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Resiliency methods will be employed […]

Free

Suicide Indicators, Response, and Prevention

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention. RSVP: amy.penley@vayahealth.com

Free

Schizophrenia and Psychosis: Can this be real?

Yadkin County Public Library 233 E. Main St.,, Yadkinville, NC, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. A curriculum designed to view schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders from the perspective of the individual experiencing the disorder.   The use of discussion and scenarios allows participants to learn interventions and strategies that provide supportive care to promote healthy outcomes. RSVP: denee.shipman@vayahealth.com

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications

Yadkin County Public Library 233 E. Main St.,, Yadkinville, NC, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. As you attend this class you will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. […]

Free

Schizophrenia and Psychosis: Can this be real?

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

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. A curriculum designed to view schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders from the perspective of the individual experiencing the disorder.   The use of discussion and scenarios allows participants to learn interventions and strategies that provide supportive care to promote healthy outcomes. RSVP: mandy.matney@vayahealth.com

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications

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

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. As you attend this class you will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. […]

Free