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7/27/2019 Counseling People with Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease Seminar
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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.
Counseling People with Early Stage
Alzheimer’s DiseaseTale of Revolution and Evolution
When:
Nov. 8, 2013 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where:
Alzheimer’s 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 [email protected]
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
Note – 5 CEUs available for social
workers only; all participants will
receive certificates of attendance.
WWW.ALZ.ORG/GEORGIA | 800.272.3900
Who should attend:
Social Workers, Counselors, Dementia
Health Care Professionals, Nursing Staff
and Facility Administrators.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONPeople 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 marginal-
ized. 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 toexpress 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 person’s different pace and process
of acceptance upon receiving the diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer’s disease
2. Examine coping strategies for the many interconnected ways one’s life isaffected 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
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm PWESD Speaker
12:30pm Workshop, Part 2
BOOK SALE/SIGNING
Copies of Robyn’s new book, “Counseling People with Early-Stage Alzheimer’s
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.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Robyn Yale is a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker with over 30 years’
experience in the fields of aging
and Alzheimer’s disease. In 1986
she pioneered the innovative early
stage support group model that isstill widely in use today. This mode
gives individuals with Alzheimer’s
disease the opportunity to talk wit
one another and better understan
the illness. She was among the firs
to promote early-stage awareness
and services and to facilitate
collaboration among professionals
around the world in this area.
Robyn’s group model has been
widely replicated internationally
through her book, “Developing
Support Groups for Individuals wit
Early-Stage Alzheimer’s 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 Aging’s MindAlert Award. She
also developed a model of memor
loss support groups for residents
of assisted living that has been
implemented in many communitie
More recently, Robyn has develop
a model of counseling for early
stage individuals in collaboration
with the Georgia Chapter of the
Alzheimer’s Association. This mod
was developed through a US
Administration on Aging Innovatio
grant in conjunction with the
Georgia Division of Aging Services
12:15pm PWESD Speaker
12:30pm Workshop, Part 2
4:00pm Adjournment and
book signing
9:30am Registration
10:00am Workshop, Part 1
11:30am Lunch
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Counseling People with Early-Stage Alzheimer’s: A Tale of Revolution and Evolution
November 8, 2013
Alzheimer’s 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!
( ) Early Bird (Postmarked by Oct.31): $75
( ) Regular (After Oct. 31): $85
Payment Information:
( ) Check (payable to “Alzheimer’s
Association”)
( ) MasterCard
( ) Visa
( ) Discover
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ACCT. #
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EXP. DATE
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3-DIGIT SECURITY CODE
____________________________________NAME (As it appears on card)
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SIGNATURE
Note – all participants will receive certificates of
attendance at the end of the session
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TITLE / WORK ROLE
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NAME
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ORGANIZATION / AGENCY / EMPLOYER
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STREET ADDRESS
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ADDRESS 2
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CITY / STATE / ZIP
This is my ( ) ( home ( ) work address
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DAYTIME TELEPHONE
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Return registration and payment to:
Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter
ATTN: Holly Goodnow
41 Perimeter Center East; Ste. 550
Atlanta, GA 30346
Fax: 404.636.9768