Learn how to facilitate support groups for caregivers of individuals living with dementia.
This virtual training is intended for facilitators who will begin a group within 90 days of the training date, or who have already assumed responsibilities of an established group.
During this interactive training, you will get an overview of support groups and their purpose, you will learn how to start a group (including learning about different types of groups), how to interact with different types of members AND you will receive a lot of resource material. All Dementia Alliance Trained Support Group Facilitators are eligible to join our private Facebook group, get ongoing support from DANC, and are invited to networking events to learn from other facilitators across the state.
Information covered includes:
• an overview of support groups and their purpose
• how to start a support group
• your role as a facilitator
Who will benefit most?
Those who will begin support groups within 90 days, or have already assumed responsibilities of an established group. Those who will be facilitating or co-facilitating are welcome.
Trainers:
Training will be conducted via Zoom by Dementia Training Specialist, Melanie Bunn, RN, MS, GNP and Dee Dee Harris, Director of Family Services and Support for Dementia Alliance of North Carolina. Melanie is a Registered Nurse who has worked with older people and their care partners since 1983 in hospitals, long-term care facilities and their own homes.
About This Event
Tuesday, August 25th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn how to facilitate support groups for caregivers of individuals living with dementia.
This virtual training is intended for facilitators who will begin a group within 90 days of the training date, or who have already assumed responsibilities of an established group.
During this interactive training, you will get an overview of support groups and their purpose, you will learn how to start a group (including learning about different types of groups), how to interact with different types of members AND you will receive a lot of resource material. All Dementia Alliance Trained Support Group Facilitators are eligible to join our private Facebook group, get ongoing support from DANC, and are invited to networking events to learn from other facilitators across the state.
Information covered includes:
• an overview of support groups and their purpose
• how to start a support group
• your role as a facilitator
Who will benefit most?
Those who will begin support groups within 90 days, or have already assumed responsibilities of an established group. Those who will be facilitating or co-facilitating are welcome.
Trainers:
Training will be conducted via Zoom by Dementia Training Specialist, Melanie Bunn, RN, MS, GNP and Dee Dee Harris, Director of Family Services and Support for Dementia Alliance of North Carolina. Melanie is a Registered Nurse who has worked with older people and their care partners since 1983 in hospitals, long-term care facilities and their own homes.
