Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Pre-Conference Session
$60 VAAP/$90 Non-VAAP
9:00 – 10:30am Registration
9:30 – 5:00
Activity Based Alzheimer’s Care: Building a Therapeutic Program (Limit 50) Credit: 6.0
Modules 1-3 (Activity Based Alzheimer’s Care, Assessment & Care Planning, Program Design) presented by Vicky Surash, MS, MS, ACC/EDU/MC, DCS, Forget-Me-Not Consulting, LLC
Modules 4-6 (Quality Activities, Program Evaluation, Teamwork) presented by Nancy Dezan, Exec. Director at Alzheimer’s Family Day Center (NOTE: One hour lunch break/Morning and Afternoon break)
The Alzheimer’s Association developed "Activity-based Alzheimer Care: Building a Therapeutic Program" with some of the nation’s leading activity experts in dementia care to support care settings and caregiving staff in building therapeutic programs. Content and objectives are based on information and input from national focus groups, pilot programs, Association chapter representatives, and other national organizations. Attendees will learn:
• The fundamental components of activity-based Alzheimer care
• To effectively examine assessment and care planning
• To identify program design options and method for implementation
• To adapt activities and the environment to better meet individual needs
• A variety of ways to evaluate new and current programs
• To identify and implement the various aspects of teamwork
4:00 – 6:00 Registration
7:00 – 10:00 VAAP Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
7:00 – 10:00am Registration
7:30 – 8:30 HEALTHY BREAK
8:00 – 6:00 Vendor Trade Show & District Tables in the Garden Atrium
Session A
8:30 – 10:00
A1. As You Climb, Lift Credit: 1.5
Martha Wing, AA, ADC, Therapeutic Recreation Director, Loudoun ADC
This session is not about exercise, oh no my friend … it is about helping others around you to be uplifted as you yourself climb up the “ladder.” It is our responsibility to make an effort to help other Activity Professionals to be the best they can be. Each day there is an opportunity to mentor others around us and we should be aware of the wonderful options we have. Remember, someone told you that you too could do the great job you are doing now and someone else told you that you could not. Who helped us the most? We are a culmination of all our experiences, dreams and challenges that lead us to be the awesome people we are today! I challenge you to be that person. Objectives: 1) Understand the obligation to mentor other activity professionals, 2) Discuss professional development and 3) Promote the profession.
A2. Principles Of Successful Team Work Credit: 1.5
Cindy Bradshaw, BS, ACC, NCCAP Executive Director
We have all heard the ole cliché there is no “I” in TEAM or that the term TEAM means, “Together Everyone Achieves More” and so on, but do we really know how to apply those to everyday life? During this session we will discuss common errors that affect the TEAM, and ways to build and uplift the TEAM, and will send participants away from the VAAP Conference inspired to not only mend the TEAM but to LEAD the TEAM into a new dimension! Objectives: 1) Evaluate common teamwork errors, 2) Learn Principles of Success in Team Work, 3) Develop tools and techniques to motive the team, and 4) Develop a more in-depth understanding of what it means to be a TEAM “player”.
A3. LTC Ombudsman Program Credit: 1.5
Maimoona Bah, LCSW & Jean L. Thompson, LCSW, Northern Virginia LTC
Ombudsman Program
This presentation will include an overview of the Ombudsman Program in Virginia and Resident’s Bill Of Rights. Find out how the Ombudsman program can help your residents and their families, as well as, you and your facility, your neighbors and friends. Objectives: 1) Identify the Ombudsman Programs’ services, 2) Understand the Resident’s Bill of Rights, 3) Identify concerns or situations that are appropriate to refer to the Ombudsman Program, and 4) Explain how the Ombudsman Program differs from state regulatory agencies and adult protection services.
A4. Am I Ready For Survey? Credit: 1.5
Tricia Geary, BMT, ACC, Activity Director, HCR Manorcare at Imperial
Through lecture, handouts and discussion, this session will explain the role of the Activity Department in the long-term care survey process. It will also cover how to audit the status of your activity program in a long-term care facility: documentation, calendars, and resident/family satisfaction. Objectives: 1) Understand the role of the Activity Department in the long-term care survey process, 2) Review the long-term care survey process in Virginia, 3) Assess the status of an activity program, 4) Develop an action plan for correction, and 5) Develop an ongoing quality assurance plan for the program.
A5. “Connecting With Activities” (How The Internet Can Make Your Programming Credit: 1.5
Better And Your Job Easier) Nancy Ewald, MS, BS, Owner of Activity Connection.com
This session will explore how the internet puts the “fun” back in your job, makes your job easier and increases the quantity and quality of programming. Plus there are tons of ideas to gather from – singing telegram and painting a Pollock to proverbs bingo, a dandy-lion party, exercise hoedown, growing an Easter basket and much more. Objectives: 1) List the 6 “P’s” and “ETs” of activities and explain how they impact programming, 2) Define and explain how to use “thematic programming” and the “Baker’s Dozen Activity Categories”, and 3) Identify at least a dozen new programming ideas.
10:00 – 10:15 BREAK
Session B
10:15 – 11:45
B1. Aging & Mental Health Disorder Credit: 1.5
Beverly Morgan, MS, MS, BS, Virginia Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental
Services
During this session you will gain an improved understanding of mental health disorders in older adults such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, substance use and personality disorders. Objectives: 1) Participants will be able to comprehend difficult to understand residents and clients, 2) Explain mental health disorders in older adults, and 3) Learn interventions/strategies in working with mental health disorders and older adults.
B2. Brain Neurobics Credit: 1.5
Norine Swaminatha, MS, RN, Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter
You probably have all heard about aerobics, but how about brain neurobics? In this session you will discover ways to cross train your brain and the importance of employing your senses, thinking outside of the box and changing your return. You will leave understanding how to employ these techniques in such a way as to cause a physical affect inside your brain and promote mental fitness. Objectives: 1) Explain the importance of exercising the cognitive function of the brain, 2) Learn right, left and whole brain exercises, and 3) Demonstrate techniques to exercise the brain and increase mental fitness.
B3. LTC Ombudsman Program (Repeat of A3) Credit: 1.5
Maimoona Bah, LCSW & Jean L. Thompson, LCSW, Northern Virginia LTC
Ombudsman Program
B4. Am I Ready For Survey? (Repeat of A4) Credit: 1.5
Tricia Geary, BMT, ACC, Activity Director, HCR Manorcare at Imperial
B5. But I Can’t Hear! Hearing Loss in Seniors: Challenges for Activity Professionals Credit 1.5 Bonnie O’Leary, MS, MS. BS,
Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Persons
Hearing loss affects one out of three seniors over the age 65, and two out of three over the age of 75. This impacts their ability to enjoy socializing, which in turn dampens their enthusiasm for participating in planned activities and programs. Often this can result in withdrawal from their social network. Because hearing loss is invisible, it can be overlooked during program planning. Objectives: 1) Explain the biology of hearing loss, how to recognize it, and myths and truths about hearing aids, 2) Identify specific challenges for activity professionals such as good acoustics, and 3) Demonstrate effective communication strategies and options for assistive listening technologies. A spelling test will be given and participants will listen to a brief audio selection which stimulates high frequency hearing loss.
12:00 - 2:00 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
Session C
2:15 – 3:45
C1. Make A Joyful Noise Credit: 1.5
Jocelyn Jackson, BM, ACC, CPFM
Music is the food of life, It’s also one of your residents’ favorite activities.
Whether you have musical talents or not, everyone can make music. Objectives: 1) Learn fun techniques and ideas for having a great music activity with your residents, 2) Play simple instruments that anyone can use and 3) Share ideas with fellow colleagues that work for you.
C2. Brain Neurobics (Repeat of B2) Credit: 1.5
Norine Swaminatha, MS, RN, Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter
C3. No Trash Can Crafts Here: Independent Living Credit: 1.5
Betsy Jenkins, ADC, B.Art Ed., Virginia State Certified Art Instructor
This class will provide programming suggestions for low cost, quality crafts with a purpose, not “Trash Can” material. These crafts are adapted to be used with Independent Living residents or high functioning Assisted Living residents. Objectives: 1) Learn several new craft ideas appropriate to Independent Living residents, 2) Know what supplies are needed and 3) Know the time and skills needed to complete each project. (NOTE: Cost: $8.00, Limit 30 students)
C4. But I Can’t Hear! (Repeat of B5) Credit: 1.5
Bonnie O’Leary, MS, MS. BS, Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Persons
C5. Resolution 101 Credit: 1.5
Ian Reynolds, George Mason University Distributed Campus Manager HR & Payroll
This workshop is designed to establish an individual’s ability to apply basic resolution approaches to handle difficult situations. We will explore the effectiveness of the most commonly used conflict styles and strategies. Objectives: 1) Identify and address facts versus opinions to resolve issues, 2) Apply different conflict strategies as a means to work towards goals and build relationships and 3) Host a difficult conversation.
3:45 – 4:00 REFRESHMENT BREAK
4:00- 5:30pm Registration
Session D
4:00 – 5:30
D1. Knitter’s Knook: Knitting 101 Credit: 1.5
Jocelyn Jackson, BM, ACC, CPFM
Have your residents ever asked you to start a knitting club or help them cast on stitches, but you didn’t know how? Learn how to knit in this easy 101 course. Objectives: 1) Learn how to cast on and off, 2) Demonstrate how to knit and purl and 3) Explain with simple directions how to continue knitting on your own or begin a group at your facility. (NOTE: Please bring the following supplies – Knitting needles [Size 7, 8 or 9] and 2 colors of yarn [Red Heart or Carron is best] Limit 25 students)
D2. “Cultural Change” The Generational Factor! Credit: 1.5
Cindy Bradshaw, BS, ACC, NCCAP Executive Director
Generational identity is an ever increasing factor in the culture change movement in health care facilities, brought about by rapid changes in technology, the media andsocial mores. Over the past seventy-five years each generation has had its own set of experiences and values. Years ago people were identified by social class, religion race and political affiliations, but today individuals have an enormous connectionto the era in which they grew up and the shared experiences that were determined by world events, politics, technology and pop culture. Objectives: 1) Explain the most common difference between Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y, 2) Compare the differences between each generations’ outlook on life, employment, education, leisure, financial needs and their goals for the future, 3) Explore how technology, politics, religion, medical technology and pop culture has defined each of the generations over the past 75 years, 4) Identify the motivating factors behind the “Culture Change” movement, 5) Examine “Culture Change” as a basic and viable Customer Service Tool, and 6) Identify changes that must take place in order to provide maximum programming on a level to meet the quality of life each of these generations will demand.
D3. No Trash Can Crafts Here: Independent Living (Repeat of C3) Credit: 1.5
Betsy Jenkins, ADC, B.Art Ed., Virginia State Certified Art Instructor
D4. Boomers: Ready For Action! Credit: 1.5
Brian Jacks, AARP Volunteer Program Coordinator, President of the Greater
Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration (GRAVA)
This session will prepare you and hence your organization on how to capitalize on the volunteer motivation and value of Boomers. Objectives: 1) Define who the Boomers are, 2) Learn how Boomers’ approach volunteering and 3) Design and structure your organization to ensure Boomer “fit.”
D5. Resolution 101 (Repeat of C5) Credit:1.5
Ian Reynolds, George Mason University Distributed Campus Manager HR & Payroll
5:30 DINNER ON YOUR OWN
* LUNCH/DINNER ON YOUR OWN: Many restaurants and entertainment options are within walking distance.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
7:00 – 8:00am Registration
7:00 – 9:00
Breakfast & General VAAP Meeting Credit: 1.0
Keynote: Giving Activities A Complete Makeover – A New “Do” for Activities
Nancy Ewald, MS, BS, Owner of Activity Connection.com
So what’s wrong with the “old look” anyway? What’s the “new look” and why do we need a makeover? Plus, we’ll discuss things to avoid (program killers) and measures of success. Objectives: 1) List at least five differences between the traditional and the new way of doing things, 2) Explain unscheduled activities, how they happen and who’s responsible for them and 3) Explain what is meant by the terms activity friendly, walking activity and activity zone.
8:00 – 6:00 Vendor Trade Show & District Tables in the Garden Atrium
Session E
9:15 – 10:45
E1. Montessori-Based Dementia Programming Credit: 1.5
Shelly Edwards, MS, Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter
This session will be an overview of key concepts discussed at a full 2-day Montessori seminar presented by Dr. Camp and Associates of Myers Research Institute. Objectives: 1) Learn the importance of activities, 2) Explain what the Montessori method is and how it can be used with people who have dementia, and 3) Learn five classes of Montessori Based Activities.
E2. Ideas And Strategies For Men’s Programs Credit: 1.5
Randy Feliciano, MPA, BA, Recreation Specialist, Madison ADHC, Arlington, VA
Are you searching for ways to engage the men in your facility? Then this is the session for your! We will discuss both ideas and strategies for men’s programs that work and are easy to produce. All you need to do is reach down and “get in touch with your masculine side.” Objectives: 1) Learn how to effectively produce male-based programs from scratch, 2) Identify needs for making programmatic adaptations and 3) Use modern technology to gear up programming for the future.
E3. NCCAP Certification & Specialization Credit: 1.5
Cindy Bradshaw, BS, ACC, NCCAP Executive Director
Many activity professionals have been eligible for national certification and simply did not know it or have been too afraid to apply or have been misinformed in the past This session will discuss in a very open, hand on format, the options for beginning NCCAP certified. Participants should bring their materials to determine which level of certification best suits their experience and education. Objectives: 1) Develop an individual plan for becoming certified, 2) Certified participants will demonstrate an understanding of the renewal process, and 3) Discuss specialization opportunities.
E4. Hand Bell Choir Credit: 1.5
Laura Shelton, BA, Director of Handbell Ministries
Can you really exercise with Chimes? In this class you will learn how ringing chimes will not only exercise your hands and arms, but will also exercise your mind. No musical experience is required. Playing chimes is fun and rewarding as you get a musical end result very quickly. You have so much fun that you don’t realize you are exercising! Objectives:
1) Learn what this instrument is about and how to use it,
2) Explain the physical and mental benefits, and 3) Discuss how you don’t even have to have vision to have fun playing chimes. All you need to bring is an open mind that is ready to be stretched.
E5. Scherenschnitte, Art Of Scissors Snipping Or Paper Cutting Credit: 1.5
Elizabeth Burke, Resident at Tall Oaks Assisted Living
If you enjoy arts and crafts, quilting, appliqué or scrapbooking, you will enjoy learning this paper cutting technique. Just come and see Elizabeth’s extensive portfolio of crafts that you can make with your residents and utilize in your own hobbies and crafts. Objectives: 1) Learn to make easy and inexpensive holiday decorations, 2) Demonstrate how to properly use scissors and a craft knife in creating these paper silhouettes, and 3) Determine what type of paper (construction, computer, coffee filters, etc) can be used for this craft. (Note: Please bring the following supplies: small, sharp scissors, a retractable craft knife and a cutting board or surface.)
10:45 – 11:00 BREAK
Session F
11:00 – 12:30
F1. Montessori Based Activities (Repeat of E1) Credit1.5
Shelly Edwards, MS, Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter
F2. The Role Of The Activity Professional In Culture Change Credit1.5
Vicky Surash, MS, MS, ACC/EDU/MC, DCS & Nancy Ewald, BS, MS
During this session we will discuss the various leadership roles of the activity professional such as trainer, mentor, resource person, supervisor, researcher, expert clinician and culture change liaison as well as “all other duties as assigned.” Objectives: 1) Define the leadership role of the activity professional, 2) Identify additional responsibilities, and 3) Construct a job description combining the outlined roles and responsibilities for this leadership position with a focus on Culture Change.
F3. Assisted Living And Adult Day Care Regulations Credit1.5
Linda Brechbill, Commonwealth of Virginia , DSS, Licensing Inspector
Fairfax Office
Are you not sure what to expect when the licensing specialist comes into your facility
What is the responsibility of the Activity Department during a review? Does your
activity program meet the requirements of the regulations? This session will explain the regulations, specific to activities, and suggest how the activity program might best implement them. Objectives: 1) Identify which regulations refer to the activity department, 2) Understand the intent of the regulation, and 3) Understand the review process during the survey.
F4. Introduction To Holistic Healing Credit1.5
Nancy Wyatt, NOVA Comm. College, Business Manager, Certified Practitioner
This session is an overview of alternative medicine techniques, myths and ethics, and why people don’t heal. Objectives: 1) Describe various alternative medicine techniques and underlying causes of illness, 2) Explain what to expect from a practitioner, and 3) Learn ways to help yourself and others.
F5. Crochet Corner: Crocheting 101 Credit1.5
Jocelyn Jackson, BM, ACC, CPFM
Have your residents ever asked you to start a crochet club or help them make a granny square but you didn’t know how? Learn how to crochet in this easy 101 course. Objectives: 1) Learn how to make chains and simple stitches, 2) Create
granny squares, and 3) Continue crocheting on your own or begin a group at your facility. (NOTE: Please bring the following supplies – Crochet hook [Size G, H or I] and 2 colors of yarn [Red Heart or Carron are the best] Limit 25 students)
12:00 – 2:00 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
Session G
2:15 – 3:45
G1. Losing Your Senses: Disability Awareness Training Credit1.5
Tracey Phillips, MA, MS, OTR/L, Genesis Rehab Services
This is an experiential training session to gain awareness of disability issues and to be able to identify appropriate intervention strategies. Objectives: 1) Promote understanding of issues surrounding disability, 2) Identify the steps involved in the program analysis process, and 3) List one program consideration for each of the following conditions: visual, hearing, physical and cognitive impairments. (Limit 25 students)
G2. Party Planning A-Z Credit1.5
Tom Adams, B.M. Ed., ADC and Beverly Adams, Life Enrichment Coordinator
Explore party themes and ideas to make your activity programming a success while attending a simple party made during this session! Objectives: 1) Learn new and exciting party themes using a friendly budget and your own creativity, and 2) Develop a resource of information on party supplies, entertainment and more. (NOTE: Cost: $5.00)
G3. Assisted Living And Adult Day Care Regulations (Repeat of F3) Credit: 1.5
Linda Brechbill, Commonwealth of Virginia , DSS, Licensing Inspector
Fairfax Office
G4. No Trash Can Crafts Here: Assisted Living Credit: 1.5
Betsy Jenkins, ADC, B.Art Ed., Virginia State Certified Art Instructor
This class will provide programming suggestions for low cost, quality crafts with a purpose, not “Trash Can” material. These crafts are adapted to be used with Assisted Living or high functioning Nursing Care residents. Objectives: 1) Learn several low cost, quality crafts appropriate for Assisted Living resident, 2) Gain knowledge of what supplies are needed, and 3) Determine the amount of time and skills needed to complete each project. (NOTE: Cost: $8.00, Limit 30 students)
G5. Memories In The Making® Credit: 1.5
Marjorie Hilkert, Facilitator for Memories In The Making® Art Program
Memories In The Making®
This session is a unique multi-discipline approach used with individuals
with Alzheimer’s Disease and other cognitive impairment. It employs art, music, sensory stimulation, movement, story-telling and praise to allow patients to reconnect to their wholeness through the pleasure of creativity. A great way to involve family members of residents and help them see a side of their loved one that they didn't know existed. This class of interactive instruction will prove to be fun, informative and inspiring to all who participate. Artwork examples from residents will be shown. Objectives: 1) Train caregivers about the use of art as a tool for communication, 2) Learn how to use the program for the purpose of evaluating dementia/Alzheimer’s care, and 3) Train caregivers to create a safe place for communication for individuals living with the disease. (NOTE: Please bring with you a few magazine (at least 2) with pictures and a pair of scissors)
3:45 – 4:00 REFRESHMENT BREAK
Session H
4:00 – 5:30
H1. Losing Your Senses: Disability Awareness (Repeat of G1) Credit: 1.5
Tracey Phillips, MA, MS, OTR/L, Genesis Rehab Services
H2. Ideas And Strategies For Men’s Programs (Repeat of E2) Credit:1.5
Randy Feliciano, MPA, BA, Recreation Specialist, Madison ADHC, Arlington, VA
H3. Art Of The Needle Credit: 1.5
Jane Spitzer, ADC, Life Enrichment Program Manager at Virginia Mennonite
Retirement Community
This is an art class where you will learn how to dye wool, use wool fibers and make art pieces. Objectives: 1) Learn how to use wool to create art projects, 2) Learn how to dye wool, and 3)Teach others how to dye wool and/or create art projects using wool. (NOTE: Cost: $5.00, Limit 30 students)
H4. No Trash Can Crafts Here: Assisted Living (Repeat of G4) Credit: 1.5
Betsy Jenkins, ADC, B.Art Ed., Virginia State Certified Art Instructor
H5. How To Manage Difficult Employees Credit: 1.5
Kimberly Grandal, BA, CTRS, ACC/EDU, Executive Director of Re-Creative
Resources, Inc.
This session is designed to provide information that will assist activity and recreation professionals in dealing with difficult and challenging people such as employees and other individuals as well. Objectives: 1) Identify three reasons why it is important to deal with difficult people, 2) Identify at least five strategies for dealing with difficult people, and 3) Discuss what motivates people to be difficult.
6:00 – 9:00 “ROCKIN’ THROUGH THE DECADES” Credit: 1.0
We invite you to dress from your favorite decade, whether it be flapper, sock hop, disco or rocker.
Dinner and Entertainment with Gotta Dance Troupe.
Friday, March 12, 2010
7:30 – 8:30 Registration
7:30 – 8:30 HEALTHY BREAK
Session I
8:30 – 9:30
I1. Music For The Non-Musician Credit: 1.0
Tom Adams, BM, ADC & Beverly Adams
Ever wanted to start a rhythm band with your residents or have a sing-a-long but were afraid to do so because you aren’t musically inclined? Then this is the session for you! We will cover Name That Tune, Sing-a-longs, Sing and Swing Exercise Class, Rhythm Instruments, Bells and so much more to prepare you to start adding music as an integral part of your activity programming without the expense of bringing someone else into your facility. Objectives: 1) Learn to add music into your programming with little or no musical experience, 2) Take home ideas on starting your own rhythm section, or a beginner bell choir, and 3) Learn games and trivia centered around music and famous musicians.
I2. New Technologies To Embrace Life Enrichment Credit: 1.0
Charles de Vilmorin, MS, MS, BBA, CEO of Linked Senior
Learn how activity professionals can find, select and implement technology driven tools and programs to enrich the lives of residents while staying within budget and giving the community more visibility. Objectives: 1) Assess what technologies are available, 2) Implement technology oriented programs, and 3) Learn how to market this new program and their favorite activities internally and externally.
I3. How To Find Funding For Your Project Credit: 1.0
Deborah Rosen, NOVA Comm. College, Director of Grants & Special Projects
This session will be a step-by-step workshop on the process involved with locating funding for your project. Objectives: 1) Local potential funding sources for projects, 2) Know the basics of assembling a grant proposal, and 3) Discern whether the funder is interested in your project.
I4. Taking The Mystery Out Of End Of Life Decisions Credit: 1.0
Marie Kodadek, PhD, RN, George Mason University, School of Nursing
This session is an overview of ways to start an end of life discussion with clients and family members. Life prolonging technologies and comfort measures are presented as strategies to list on an advanced medical directive. Some legal issue are discussed related to medical issues. Objectives: 1) Complete an advanced directive, 2) Become familiar with different health terms regarding health directives, 3) List four invasive technologies that could be utilized to prolong life, and 4) List four comfort measures available for end of life care.
I5. Never Too Old To Learn: Educational Activities For The Elderly Credit: 1.0
Kimberly Grandal, BA, CTRS, ACC/EDU, Executive Director of Re-Creative
Resources, Inc.
This session is designed to provide information that will assist activity and recreation professionals on the development and provision of a large variety of educational activities specifically designed for the elderly. Objectives: 1) Identify three or more benefits of educational activities for the elderly, 2) Discuss three or more characteristics of the older learner , 3) Identify various physical, cognitive and
social barriers to learning that the elderly might encounter, and 4) Identify at least ten educational activities for the elderly in long term care or other geriatric setting.
9:30 - 9:45 BREAK
Session J
9:45- 10:45
J1. Action Allays Anxiety Credit: 1.0
J. Goodlett McDaniel, George Mason University
The fight or flight response is well understood as a physiologic response to a real or perceived threat. In today's world, we are often forced to "sit" right in the middle of a cluster of stressors, unable to escape or to lash out. Theorists have offered a number of interesting insights into how anxiety manifests in unhealthy adaptive behaviors. Knowing when to take action, and what action is appropriate is difficult at best, especially as growing anxiety clouds decision-making skills. Join me for a discussion of strategies to recognize, accept, and act on to reduce the potentially devastating
results of untreated escalating anxiety. Objectives: 1) State operational definition of stress, 2) Name three symptoms of stress, and 3) List five strategies that can assist in personal stress reduction.
J2. Our House Is Gonna Win: Activity Competitions And Outings To Other Facilities Credit: 1.0
Donna Barnett ADC, Stacey Young MA & ADC, Sykesville Transitional Health Care
This presentation will assist participants with a guide to plan an off campus event and/or competition with another health care group. Objectives: List the planning steps needed to have an off campus event, 2) Discuss ways to create competition with other health care groups, and 3) Describe how to evaluate an off campus event.
J3. How To Find Funding For Your Project (Repeat I3) Credit: 1.0
Deborah Rosen, NOVA Comm. College, Director of Grants & Special Projects
J4. Taking The Mystery Out Of End Of Life Decisions (Repeat of I4) Credit: 1.0
Marie Kodadek, PhD, RN, George Mason University, School of Nursing
J5. Activities That Rock
Robin Kelley Cooper, BA/ADC, Recreation Specialist, Madison ADHC, Arlington, VA Credit: 1.0
Participants in this session will “think out of the box” to liven up their activity program so that it ROCKS. Working in groups, participants will be given various categories to come up with and develop new and creative activities to use in their facilities. Objectives: 1) Understand the importance of trying new/improved activities, 2) Brainstorm new and different activities, and 3) Develop and plan new activities.
10:45 – 11:00 BREAK
11:00 – 1:00
Brunch with Keynote: Getting Good Players to Play Together: Creative Team
Building and Motivational Techniques for the Activity and Recreation Professional Credit: 1.0
Kimberly Grandal, BA, CTRS, ACC/EDU, Executive Director of Re-Creative Resources, Inc.
This keynote is designed to provide activity and recreation professionals with a variety of team building concepts, activities and leadership skills. Participants will be involved in fun, enlightening, interactive exercises that can be used to motivate recreation personnel as well as facility staff. This a great opportunity to learn how to build a Championship Team, instead of a team of champions. Objectives: 1) Identify four ways to motivate activity/recreation and facility staff, 2) Identify the stages to teambuilding, and 3) Discuss four ways to develop a team.
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS: 17 (Attendees of the Tuesday Pre-Session can add an additional 6 hours) |
