Early Stage Support Group Facilitator Training
Alzheimer’s Association
Early Stage Support Group Facilitator Training!
Do you have a heart for families and persons dealing with Alzheimer’s disease? Are you a good listener? Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Consider becoming an Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitator!
When:
Thursday May 14th, 2015
9:00 am-1:00 pm
Qualifications:
Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred.
- Ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.
- Strong listening skills and effective communication skills.
- Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described by the Alzheimer’s Association.
- Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect.
- Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Alzheimer’s Association
Time commitment: A commitment of at least one year is expected.