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


Date: Sunday, July 26, 2020

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.