Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Class Leader Training Agenda – Day One

8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.Registration and BREAKFAST

8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.PTC Training Overview

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Class 1

  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • Introductions: We Are Not Alone
  • Challenges of Caregiving
  • Managing Self-Care: Principles
  • Using Community Resources
  • Making an Action Plan
  • Closing

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.BREAK

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Class 2

  • Identifying Signs and Sources of Stress
  • Results of Neglecting Stress
  • Taking Action: Stress Reducers
  • Using Positive Self Talk
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation

12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.LUNCH

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Class 3

  • Benefits of Good Communication
  • Using “I” Messages
  • Avoiding “Hidden You” Messages

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Class 4

  • Being Assertive, not Aggressive
  • Assertive Style of Communication: DESC
  • Aikido Communication

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.BREAK

3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Class Leader Tips and 90-Minute Highlights

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Class Leader Training Agenda – Day Two

8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.BREAKFAST and Open Discussion

8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Class 5

  • Reporting on Action Plans
  • Listening to Our Emotions
  • Dealing with Guilt
  • Dealing with Depression
  • Relaxation: Guided Imagery

9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Class Leader Tips – Action Plans

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Practice Teaching Assignments, Preparation, and BREAK

10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Practice Teaching

  • Identifying Signs and Sources of Stress
  • Using “I” Messages
  • Assertive Style of Communication: DESC
  • Aikido Communication
  • Listening to Our Emotions
  • Dealing with Anger and Guilt

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.LUNCH

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Class 6

  • The Transition Process
  • The Family Meeting
  • Future Goals and Action Plans
  • Sharing Accomplishments

2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.BREAK

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Program Implementation

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Training Wrap-Up

  • Training Evaluation
  • “Essential” Powerful Tools form
  • Certificates