Growing Leaders

Description:

With the expansion of supported health programs at Centralina Area Agency on Aging, we too are expanding the number of Lay Leaders in our vast region. More and more people in our communities are learning about these powerful, proven programs therefore, workshops are growing faster than ever! Join our team of volunteer leaders to provide education and support on falls prevention, disease prevention and social benefits through small group workshops. Centralina AAA is licensed through Self-Management Resource Center and MaineHealth to offer top tier programs and trainings and support all trained leaders with necessary materials, books, and mentorship.

Centralina Area Agency on Aging is excited to announce their upcoming Evidence-Based Health Program Leader Trainings!! If you are interested in becoming a certified leader to teach in YOUR organization or community, now is the time to register for these fantastic, top tier programs. Evidence-Based Health Programs (EBHP) offer proven ways to promote health and prevent disease among adults & older adults. They are based on research and provide documented health benefits. Adults who participate in EBHPs can lower their risk of chronic diseases, decrease pain, and prevent falls. Centralina AAA hold licenses through Self-Management Resource Center and MaineHealth to offer these programs and trainings. We also support all trained leaders/coaches with necessary materials, books and mentorship. BECOME A CERTIFIED LEADER TODAY!

Fee ~ No charge if teaching in Centralina’s region. Outside our region, 4-day trainings are $300 and 2-day trainings are $150. This includes; manuals, snacks, supplies and training (2 Master Trainers).

How do I get additional information about these programs and/or trainings?
Please download the attached program descriptions and 2018 EBHP Trainings .

All EBHP Leader trainings will be held at 9815 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28262

Dates: various trainings from January 22 to May 25, 2018

Time: varies, see below

How do I register? Call or email Annette Demeny at 704-348-2736 or ademeny@centralina.org
or Margaret White at mwhite@centralina.org

1) Diabetes Self-Management (DSMP) Lay Leader Training
January 22, 23, 29, and 30, 2018
9am—4pm daily

2) Chronic Pain Self-Management (CPSMP) Lay Leader Training
March 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2018
9am—4pm daily

3) Building Better Caregivers (BBC) Lay Leader Training
April 9, 10, 16, and 17, 2018
9am—4pm daily

4) A Matter of Balance (MOB) Coach Training
May 10 and 11, 2018
9am—4pm daily

5) Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSMP) Lay Leader Training
May 17, 18, 24, and 25, 2018
9am—4pm daily

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