Counseling People with Early Stage Alzheimers Disease

Tale of Revolution and Evolution

Robyn Yale, an internationally recognized expert on early stage dementia, will be coming from San Francisco to teach a groundbreaking new model for counseling people with early stage dementia. Specifically, the model helps individuals cope with the emotional, practical, and lifestyle issues they face. If you are a professional who provides psychosocial support for individuals with early dementia in a home, community, or long term care setting, this program will prepare you to help meet the unique needs of these individuals.
Note 5 CEUs available for social workers only; all participants will receive certificates of attendance.
Where: Alzheimers Association, Ga Chapter 41 Perimeter Center East; Ste. 550 Atlanta, GA 30346 Facilitator: Robyn Yale, LCSW Registration required: Send registration form to Holly Goodnow at hgoodnow@alz.org or call 404.728.6050. Cost: $75 (before Oct. 31) $85 (after Oct. 31) Lunch is included Space is limited. Please register early! Registration ends November 5, 2013 When: Nov. 8, 2013 | 10:00 am 4:00 pm

Who should attend:

Social Workers, Counselors, Dementia Health Care Professionals, Nursing Staff and Facility Administrators.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
People with early dementia face enormous challenges in coping with their condition, but typically do not have access to one-to-one interventions for education and support. Because of this, many become isolated and marginalized. This workshop will present a new framework that shows how the various emotional, practical and lifestyle issues faced in the early stage are interwoven. One-to-one counseling can empower the person to come to terms with the illness while learning to manage and adapt to it. Given the opportunity to express feelings and concerns, people can gain valuable insights and gain the courage to acknowledge their impairments while also focusing on their capabilities. Participants will hear the compelling story of what people with early dementia can teach us about the power and essence of their experience. At its heart is the relationship between the person and the counselor, but any professionals wishing to learn new ways of interacting with these individuals are also welcome. This fresh approach is sure to spark inspiration and self-discovery in yourself, as well as in those with whom you work. Intended audience: Social Workers, Counselors, Dementia Health Care Professionals, Nursing Staff and Facility Administrators Continuing Education Credit: This program is approved for 5 CEUs for social workers. All participants will receive certificates of attendance. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Develop the ability to work with each persons different pace and process of acceptance upon receiving the diagnosis of early stage Alzheimers disease 2. Examine coping strategies for the many interconnected ways ones life is affected by having early dementia 3. Learn to use a new framework for identifying and addressing early stage challenges, and evaluating counseling efforts 4. Explore the key elements of a successful therapeutic alliance, which results in both parties becoming enriched and transformed AGENDA 9:30am Registration 10:00am Workshop, Part 1 9:30am Registration 11:30am Lunch Workshop, Part 1 10:00am 12:15pm PWESD Speaker 11:30am Lunch 12:30pm Workshop, Part 2

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Robyn Yale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years experience in the fields of aging and Alzheimers disease. In 1986 she pioneered the innovative early stage support group model that is still widely in use today. This model gives individuals with Alzheimers disease the opportunity to talk with one another and better understand the illness. She was among the first to promote early-stage awareness and services and to facilitate collaboration among professionals around the world in this area. Robyns group model has been widely replicated internationally through her book, Developing Support Groups for Individuals with Early-Stage Alzheimers Disease: Planning, Implementation and Evaluation, and through training programs and presentations she has given in over 100 cities spanning five continents. She is a recipient of the American Society on Agings MindAlert Award. She also developed a model of memory loss support groups for residents of assisted living that has been implemented in many communities.

12:15pm PWESD Speaker 12:30pm Workshop, Part 2 4:00pm Adjournment and book signing

More recently, Robyn has developed a model of counseling for early stage individuals in collaboration with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimers Association. This model was developed through a US Administration on Aging Innovations grant in conjunction with the Georgia Division of Aging Services.

BOOK SALE/SIGNING Copies of Robyns new book, Counseling People with Early-Stage Alzheimers Disease: A Powerful Process of Transformation will be available for sale at the discounted rate of $25.00. Cash, check or major credit card payment will be accepted. Robyn will be happy to sign your book at the conclusion of the seminar.

Counseling People with Early-Stage Alzheimers:

A Tale of Revolution and Evolution
November 8, 2013 Alzheimers Association, Georgia Chapter, 41 Perimeter Center East, Ste. 550, Atlanta, GA 30346 Registration begins at 9:30 am. The program will begin promptly at 10:00am Registration is limited to 30 people, so sign up early!
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