The Science of Chronic Pain: Understanding Why We Hurt and Learning How to Cope
Method: Lecture, Demonstration, Group Exercise, Interactive Discussion
Length: 8 Clock Hours
The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) has approved 8 CEU hours for this workshop.
Virtually delivered
8:45 – 9:00 A.M. Arrive and check-in
9:00 - 9:30 A.M. Workshop begins – What is pain and the difference between acute and chronic pain
9:30 - 10:00 A.M. The control gates theory
10:00 -11:00 A.M. The neurobiology of pain and latest researches
11:00 - 12:00 A.M. Central sensitization and clinical pain
12:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Pain management and treatment options
12:30 - 1:30 P.M. Lunch Break
1:30 - 2:00 P.M. Group exercise
2:00 – 2:30 P.M. Living with chronic pain and finding hope in values
2:30 – 3:00 P.M. Emotions and pain
3:30 – 4:00 P.M. Personality and pain
4:00 – 4:30 P.M. Sleep and pain
4:30 – 5:00 P.M. Navigating relationships with chronic pain
5:00 – 5:30 P.M. Stress Management and mindfulness
5:30 - 6:00 P.M. Debriefing, Take home messages
6:00 - 6:15 P.M. Course Evaluation
Intensive Weekend Workshop: The Conversation Hours for Professional Caregivers
Method: Lecture, Case Consultation, Interactive Discussion
Length: 16 Clock Hours
Cost: $160
Legacy Vacation Resorts Brigantine Beach
1400-1500 Ocean Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203
Date: September 25 – September 26, 2020
Face-to-face attendance is limited to 8 people in order to protect your health and ensure safety measures. Virtual participation is highly encouraged.
Friday
5:00 – 5:30 P.M. Arrive and check-in
5:30 – 6:30 P.M. Workshop begins – Group rules, expectations, workshop structure and agenda
6:30 – 7:30 P.M. Self-rating Psychological Capital assessment
7:30 – 8:30 P.M. Interactive discussion on psychological capital, risk factors, and protective factors
8:30 – 9:30 P.M. Health and well-being of the professional caregivers
Saturday
8:00 – 9:00 A.M. Common mental health disorders
9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Cognitive impairments in the aging population
9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Pain and addition
10:30 – 11:30 A.M. Psychological, emotional, and behavior symptoms
11:30 A.M.- 12:30 P.M. Interventions
12:30 - 1:00 P.M. Lunch Break
1:00- 2:00 P.M. Diversity & LGBTQ
2:00- 3:00 P.M. Discrimination, microaggression, and cultural competency
3:00- 4:00 P.M. Ethics and Intimate Sexual Activity in Long-Term Care
4:00-5:00 P.M. Psychopharmacology made ridiculously simple
5:00 – 5:30 P.M. Dinner Break
5:30 – 6:30 P.M. Budget and finances
6:30 – 7:30 P.M. Whole-health coaching & motivational interviewing and peer coaching
7:30 – 8:30 P.M. Stress management & mindfulness
8:30 – 9:00 P.M. Aromatherapy
9:00 - 9:15 P.M. Course Evaluation
Please call (866) 507-1429 for directions and parking information.