Events

LA25RM_106: "NASW-LA Houma-Thibodaux Region Sponsored Workshop" FREE for Members. Topic: The New Landscape of Dementia.   Presented by:  Keith M. Weisheit, LCSW.  Upon completion of this course, participants will: (1) - Share the New Horizons for Dementia Research.  (2) Describe the new blood testing being used to diagnosis Alzheimer's disease.  (3) Explaining the role of research for advanced dementia patients.  .50  General CEU hour.  Pre-registration is required to be awarded CEU credit..   Presented by:  Keith M. Weisheit, LCSW.  Upon completion of this course, participants will: (1) - Share the New Horizons for Dementia Research.  (2) Describe the new blood testing being used to diagnosis Alzheimer's disease.  (3) Explaining the role of research for advanced dementia patients.  .50  General CEU hour.  Pre-registration is required to be awarded CEU credit.

LA25RM_111: "NASW-LA Houma-Thibodaux Region Sponsored Workshop" FREE for Members. Topic: Alzheimer's Conference - Diagnosis and Treatment of The Dementias.   Presented by:  Brian J. Copeland, MD.  Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: (1) Define the different dementias.  (2) Explain the diagnosis process.  (3) Provide education on treatment modalities.   1.50  Clinical CEU hours.  Pre-registration is required to be awarded CEU credit.

LA25RM_105: "NASW-LA Houma-Thibodaux Region Sponsored Workshop" FREE for Members. Topic:  Ethical Dilemmas for Dementia Families.  Presented by: Keith M. Weisheit, LCSW.  Upon completion of this course, participants will: (1) Define the various Ethical challenges for families of dementia patients in Early, Mid and Late-Stage Dementia.  (2) Review the various options for addressing the Mental Health and Behavioral Issues.  (3) Teach local SW's how to assist families with the community support ethical problems - specifically self-neglect or gravely disabled problems.  1.00 Ethical hour.  Pre-registration is required to be awarded CEU credit.

LA25RM_109: "NASW-LA Houma-Thibodaux Region Sponsored Workshop" FREE for Members. Topic: Alzheimer's Conference - Supporting Patient Independence.   Presented by:  Kim Thompson, LCSW-BACS.  Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: (1) Explain the changes in independence of Alzheimer's patients.  (2) Describe the four steps for helping with personal care activities.  (3) List tips how to make activities meaningful.  (4) Identify how to gauge what the right amount of support.  (5) Describe safety implications of dementia.  (6) Provide resources for caregiver and patient support.  1.50  General CEU hours.  Pre-registration is required to be awarded CEU credit.

The Power of Somatic Presence.  This workshop has been approved for 10.00 Clinical hours of continuing education credit. For more information contact:  The Therapy Garden at kathryn@yourtherapygarden.com.