2013 Caregiver Training Catalog

Caregiver Training

Care Beyond Words A division of Inclusion HR, an independently owned, St. Louis based Limited Liability Corporation.

Why Choose Us? Advantages of our Caregiver Training Programs include: Flexibility to choose from: Excellent off-the-shelf training Leader-led delivery of existing programs Custom-designed training Individual Caregiver Coaching Recognizing how at every stage of cognitive impairment, the individual is still there and still communicating.

Creating a transformational shift in the caregiver’s perspective, thus increasing opportunities for mutually rewarding connections with those they serve.

“ This is the best training I’ve received for understanding people with dementia. I see now that they are still there, and that their actions have meaning.”

Alice – Caregiver in Long Term Care

Empowering caregivers to strengthen their ability to be present in the moment while providing care, thereby reducing the stress of the caregiver role.

Improving quality of life for individuals with diminished cognitive abilities.

Transforming relationships between individuals and their caregivers.

Our Training Programs for…

Family and Private Caregivers Developing Person-Centered Caring Skills Enhancing Self Care Individual Coaching

Organizations Serving Clients with Special Care Needs Caregiver Training Participatory Leadership Diversity and Inclusion Caregiver Retention

Our

“Give Back Program” donates a portion of our time, training and services to individuals and organizations that support individuals with special needs.

I have been to many seminars regarding Alzheimer’s and Dementia; by far you were the most interesting speaker and held my attention so that the 3 hours flew by. Thank you.

Lesa Hogan Liaison, Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Mary Queen and Mother Center

Training At-A-Glance: Caregiver Essentials Person-Centered Communication Self-Care for Caregivers Normal Brain Aging vs. Dementia Using Story and Reminiscence Dealing with Compassion Fatigue Companioning at End of Life Connecting with Support Resources

Soul & Spirit Workshops Listening is an Act of Love Hope as a Therapeutic Tool The Poetry of Alzheimer’s Journaling to Strengthen the Soul Mindfulness & Centering Care Creating Legacy Letters Chronos & Kairos, a Time for Each

Workplace Essentials World Class Service Generational Diversity Empowering Teams Respectful Workplace Work/Life Balance Solutions for Stress Preventing Burnout

Developing Performance Participatory Leadership Dealing with Difficult Customers Self-Care in High-Stress Jobs Sensitivity & Anti-Harassment Healthy Boundaries Cultural Diversity & Inclusion

We Can Custom-Develop Training for Your Needs!

Testimonials: This is the kind of “innovation” that is vital to our being able to accomplish our strategic intent.

Innovation is not limited to technological care solutions – being able to provide our clients with caregivers who can bring validation to their clients with dementia will establish us as an industry leader in a way that every single franchise owner will benefit from. It will assist us with caregiver retention and job satisfaction. We must focus on becoming an industry leader in caring for persons with dementia. It is the fastest growing disease process that affects our seniors today and in the days to come.

Very informative. I am walking away having more knowledge and awareness about Dementia and Memory Loss. I am better able to understand and support individuals from a strengthbased perspective as a result of this training.

Anna's presentation was WONDERFUL! She made it very interesting with her body language and knowledge of topic.

Anna is knowledgeable and has great passion for helping people feel included and validated.

Her skill at teaching caregivers how to create deeper connections with loved ones and clients who have profound communication challenges is inspiring.

Anna's knowledge and compassion toward these people and this subject is remarkable!

Good job of integrating visuals into your presentation!

Personable, heartfelt job of presenting!

98% “Excellent” ratings from training evaluations!

Over

2,000 Caregivers Trained to Date!

About Anna: Anna is a recognized leader in training and transformational learning. She empowers caregivers to change the story of disability, thus changing the story for all touched by it. Anna has inspired over 2,000 participants on the local, state and national level to apply person-centered communication techniques in their lives and work.

Anna earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Tulsa, Masters Degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Community Service & Advocacy:

Anna Lehrke,

• Board of Directors – Gateway Alliance for Compassionate Care at End of Life • Board of Directors – Community Council of St. Charles County • Committee Member – United Way’s Volunteer Certification Committee • Advisory Council – Sanford Brown College, Hazelwood Campus

MHR, SPHR

Executive Director

Recent Workshops: - Generational Diversity, Missouri League for Nursing - International Conference, Orlando, FL; Right at Home - Regional End of Life Conference - BCI Inc Leadership Training on Sensitivity & Inclusion - Missouri Alliance for Home Care & Private Duty Conference - Professional Volunteer Manager’s Alliance - Metropolitan Volunteer Manager’s Association - Greater St. Louis Hospice Organization - Social Workers in Long Term Care - Long Term Care Educators Association - Person-Centered Caring Skills Training for: Pathways Community Hospice Right at Home Private Duty Martha’s Hands Private Duty Community Care Center of Lemay Lindenwood University

Christian NE Hospital St. Agnes Home Brooking Park Delmar Gardens Nursing Homes

Our Vision: A world where individuals touched by cognitive difference and their caregivers can thrive, grow and achieve their fullest potential.

Learn more about how we can support your goals: Contact us at: 314-280-9973 annalehrke@outlook.com

Visit our Website at: www.CareBeyondWords.com

Care Beyond Words is a division of Inclusion HR, an independently owned Limited Liability Corporation based in St. Louis, Missouri.