Continuing Education for Activity Professionals
MEPAP, Half Day Seminars NOW sponsored by “Laughter Enrichment” Directed by Sharon McIntyre, ACC Former Executive Director of the Resident Councils of Washington
"Season Ticket” Book NOW! Huge SAVINGS for Activity Assistants!
Half-day Popular Laughter Enrichment Seminars Pick One! Pick All!
Where?
Renton United Methodist Church
2201 NE 4th St. Renton, WA 98056
Please contact Sharon at 360-275-8000 if you would like seminars in your region!
Certificates?
3 Contact hours per class
Networking?
MEPAP is scheduled at the same time with plenty of opportunity to network!
Friday, May 20, 2011 9:00 a.m. - Noon
“Effective Resident Council Meetings start with Clear Expectations and Organization”
Most of us don’t join organizations to BE in meetings, we join to DO something, to make a difference. This is no different for residents. Come be inspired to help residents be inspired, energized and have fun. Remember, leading good meetings takes practice, hard work, and awareness.
Friday May 20, 2011 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
“Building a Teamwork Culture”
Val Dumond, Business Writing Consultant
Fostering teamwork is creating a work culture that values collaboration. In a teamwork environment, people understand and believe that thinking, planning, decisions and actions are better when done cooperatively. People recognize, and even assimilate, the belief that “none of us is as good as all of us.”
Friday, October 7, 2011 9:00 a.m. – Noon
“Stop Begging Nursing Staff to bring Residents to Activities!”
Lora Ray, COTA Activity Director, Washington Center
Learn how the activity department benefits from the new federal and state standards regarding facility-wide participation in leisure activities. Learn how to help your administration and staff help YOU provide the highest quality activity program.
Friday, October 7, 2011 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
“Simple Fun Crafts”
Lora Ray, COTA Activity Director, Washington Center
Let’s engage residents in simple crafts utilizing reminiscence--”What did you do growing up? What do seasons give us?” Go back with a myriad of fun, easy craft ideas to help stimulate all of our residents.
Friday, November 4, 2011 9:00 a.m. - noon
“What is Culture Change, and How does it Apply to the Activity Director?”
Mikel Ann Robinson, CTRS RCW Consultant
Consider the model of "person-directed “care as it relates to activity design to include: exercise, meaningful activities, volunteering or engaging in hobbies, socializing, continuing to learn and find meaning and purpose in life.
Friday, November 4, 2011 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
“Creating the Right Garage (shed) and Activities for Men in Long-term Care”
Mikel Ann Robinson, CTRS RCW Consultant
From organized MACs (Men’s Activity Councils) to individualized activities learn how to incorporate meaningful purposeful activities by creating the right environment, using technology and recruiting the right staff and volunteers (complete with adaptations for all abilities).