February 1, 2016

Dementia Expert Teepa Snow To Conduct Certification Training Workshop

Renowned Dementia Expert Teepa Snow To Conduct Certification Training Workshop

Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 at the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare in Chelsea

ONLY MASSACHUSETTS TRAINING IN 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOSTON, MA (February 2016) – Teepa Snow, a nationally recognized expert in the field of dementia training and education, is presenting her esteemed “Positive Approach to Care” through a Certification Training Workshop on Friday, April 15 and Saturday April 16 in Chelsea, MA. Teepa Snow will only be conducting 15 PAC certifications in the United States in 2016; this is the only one offered in Massachusetts. Widely used by families and professionals who are dedicated to caring for those with dementia or other brain impairments, Teepa’s techniques have been recognized throughout the country and have significantly helped change the culture of dementia care.
As part of the workshop experience, Teepa Snow will transform herself into a person living with dementia. Attendees will learn through active role playing how to use her techniques to turn challenging situations into positive experiences.  This training program is designed for professionals who counsel and advise individuals and families working through dementia related challenges. In addition to dementia related awareness and knowledge, learners are taught effective communication techniques, strategies to connect with clients in a meaningful way, and methods of providing the right resources at the right time.
Classes will be held on Friday, April 15, 8:30am-5:00pm and April 16, 8:30am-12:30pm at the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, 201 Captains Row in Chelsea, MA. The registration fee is $1,800 per person and includes seven hours of on-line training, two days of classroom training and post-training follow up, and one-on-one coaching.
Register before February 28 to receive a $50 discount; use promo code CHELSEA. To register, please go to http://teepasnow.com/certification/train-the-consultant . For more information, watch this video about the PAC Consultant Certification training here:  https://youtu.be/dTfWn9cjv6Q or contact Kimberly O’Connor; 978.471.5119 or koconnor@chelseajewish.org.
 
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