JFCS' MEL SHERMAN INSTITUTE ON MENTAL HEALTH presents

"Person-Centered Trauma-Informed Care for Older Adults"

Please join us for a free two-part training series for anyone who cares for older adults. Workshops will be held on June 6 from 10am to 1:30pm and June 13 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the new Jewish Federation building, Pozez Event Room 3718 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718

Caregivers, baby boomers caring for aging parents, behavioral health and medical providers, home health care agencies, senior service providers, clinical staff and administrators are invited to participate. We are also offering 3 Continuing Education Units (CEU).

WORKSHOP #1  - Wednesday, June 6, 2018 from 10am to 1:30pm

The first workshop of this 2-part series will offer an in-depth look at the components of “person-centered trauma-informed care (PCTI)”; understanding the science behind memory and trauma, and how traumatic memory can affect current functioning.

As we age, the memories and emotions from past experiences often resurface and intensify just as we are becoming less resilient and more dependent on others for our wellbeing and care. Workshop participants will learn how to understand and incorporate personal histories into caregiving strategies in order to avoid triggers or re-traumatization of the people in our care. 

WORKSHOP #2  - Wednesday, June 13, 2018  from 11am to 1:30pm

The 2^nd workshop is designed to build awareness about caregivers’ exposure to stress, and understanding their own reactions in working with older adults with trauma histories. Workshop participants will explore our own vulnerabilities and learn techniques for improving self-care.

Seating is limited and registration is required. Light lunch and refreshments provided. 

YOU MAY REGISTER FOR ONE OR BOTH WORKSHOPS

FACILITATORS

The PCTI training workshops will be facilitated by JFCS Vice President of Clinical Services, Kelly Burroughs, MA, LAC, BHP, CCTP. Ms. Burroughs has more than 20 years of experience in the publicly funded behavioral health and social services for children and families. She will be joined by clinical therapist and Jewish community educator, Sharon Glassberg, M.C. and Program Director Raisa Moroz - both of whom Holocaust Survivors with behavioral health and supports services at JFCS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The community-based workshops are made possible thanks to the generosity and vision of Irving Silverman and funding from the Mel Sherman Institute on Mental Health.

This program is also made possible by federal funds from a grant through The JFNA Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care. Approximately 58% of the project or $54,674 comes from federal sources. Approximately 42% or $39,592 comes from non-federal sources.  

(https://www.jewishfederations.org/holocaust-survivor-care)