Other Events Offered @ Wildwood Programs (April - May 2019)
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The following workshops are offered by Wildwood Programs and will take place at:
Wildwood Programs Building #1
1190 Troy-Schenectady Rd.
Conference Rooms A & B
Latham, NY 12110
For registrations, RSVPs, and questions please contact A. Michelle Singh at 518-640-3350
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Dementia in Individuals with an Intellectual Disability
Thursday, April 4, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Caring for someone with an intellectual or developmental disability and
Alzheimer's disease or other dementia can be overwhelming. Eddy Alzheimer's
Services is pleased to offer a supportive program for caregivers. Learn more
about Alzheimer's disease and dementia, how to identify its early signs as well
as available resources in your community.
Presented by: Jennifer Harvey, MSW, Education Specialist, Eddy Alzheimer's
Services
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Personal Outcome Measures (POMS)
Thursday, April 18, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this session, you will learn about the unique POMS interview process and how it can help your loved one to express their thoughts and ideas about their wants, needs and dreams. By listening and observing people, we can help them and their supports identify life areas of the most importance to them. Participants will see how the POMS interview assists people and their supporters to prioritize and creatively develop a plan of action so people can work towards their personal goals.
Presented by: Michelle Brown, LMSW, Coordinator of Integration & Advocacy. Michelle Brown is a certified Personal Outcome Measures (POMS) trainer and interviewer.
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Alternative Therapies for Wellness: Reiki, Yoga, Food and Art
Thursday, May 2, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Reiki is a beautiful, spiritual healing art offering beneficial, calming, balancing and stress-reducing effects. Reiki may help improve concentration and sleep and aid in relaxation. There are no adverse interactions with any other treatments. These benefits may also help the caregiver.
The heart of Yoga and the heart of all, starts from the inside, out. Quieting the mind, focusing on the breath, and bringing the breath to the movement is key to helping individuals find peace and calm in their lives. In being a conduit for those with intellectual and physical challenges, it is important to be direct and to break the process down into teachable moments, while at the same time keeping the experience fun and engaging. This is accomplished by mixing visual with movement, cues and repetition. The ultimate goal is to find more peace and happiness, from the inside, out. We all deserve this, and yoga offers the space to make it happen for ALL, one breath at a time.
Come learn about how to use Food as Medicine. Join Registered Dietitian and Culinary Nutritionist, Eric C. Sharer, to learn how to enrich your family's diet with powerful disease-fighting and disease-preventing compounds. This program will include a short lecture, discussion and a recipe sampling. Together, let us optimize your lifestyle.
Learn about the basics of Art Therapy, how it's different than "art class" and how it can be beneficial for emotional well-being as well as teach different cognitive skills. Heather will provide a brief overview of art therapy and engage participants in some experiential activities to give a greater understanding about what art therapy has to offer to different populations (no art experience necessary!).
Presented by:
Les Arras, Certified Reiki Master Teacher;
Sharon Zewert, Registered Yoga Teacher;
Eric Sharer, MPH, RD, CDN;
Heather Hutchison, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), MA, ATR-BC
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Other Mental Health Disorders and Autism
Thursday, May 16, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Some individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are also dealing with other mental health issues. This session will give an overview of some of these disorders (e.g. anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, ADHD, Prader-Willi, Reactive Attachment Disorder and a few others). The session is not meant to serve as a means for diagnosis. We will discuss practical ways parents and caregivers can assist individuals to better cope. Many of the strategies are applicable to all individuals with ASD or developmental disabilities, not just those with an additional clinical diagnosis.
Presented by: Susan Frost, LCSW-R, Lead Social Worker at Wildwood School
Children cannot learn well when they are anxious and depressed. This workshop will provide an overview of anxiety and depression in children. Join us to learn how anxiety and depression may present in the school environment and may impact learning, and discover tools and strategies to help in both the school and home environments.
This workshop will share resources and promote a dialogue with parents of students w/disabilities, regarding ways in which they can help their children develop self-determination skills and find their voice. Participants will receive useful materials/suggestions to facilitate and promote their child's self determination and skill building efforts.
This training provides an overview of skills that students w/ ADHD and LD often struggle with such as: organization, focus, time management, and task completion; skills known as executive function (EF) skills. Participants will learn the role of EF skills specific to class/homework activities and strategies for supporting these learning needs.