Michelle Olson
Creative Path Consulting
238 Osborne Hill Road Fishkill, NY 12524
Activity Professionals of
the Hudson Valley
Presents:
‘Keeping Your Creative
Flame Burning’
At The Atria on the Hudson
321 North Highland Avenue
Ossining, NY 10562
Contact Person: Sulekha Zaug, Engage Life Director
(914)762-1980
Date: Friday, April 10th, 2015
Time: 8:30am-5:30pm
NCCAP Pre-Approved Continuing Education Hours Applied For.
8-8:30am
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
8:30am-10:30am
THRIVE ! Practitioner Self
Care: Going the Distance
2 Clock Hours NCCAP Approved
Nancy Richards, ADC/EDU/MC, CDP
Gong the distance and thriving along the
way. Identify internal and external
limitations that create stress in the
healthcare environment, learn time
management techniques that will support
a healthy work-life balance, ways to create
boundaries in the work place and
strategies for creating a path towards a
lifelong satisfaction and success in the
Activity Profession.
Objectives:
-complete personal strength inventory
and discuss with small group ways to
create healthy boundaries in the work
place
-restate the stress curve model
-identify 5 strategies for creating a path
towards success
About Nancy Richards: She is an Elder Activity
Educator and Executive Director for Activity
Pathways, a mobile education service rooted in
the Holistic Care Model. Centered on the belief
that activities honor, support and cultivate
healing in the care giving exchange. Services
include: Family care strengthening training
sessions, designed to clients’ needs, interests,
Consultant services to evaluate, design or redesign activity programs, Public speaker,
workshop designer, event leader and presenter
of NCCAP approved education, Specialize in
gero-psych activity interventions, provide
staffing. Also Instructor of the Modular
Education Program for Activity Professionals,
for adult learners currently working in various
long term living arenas in the Philadelphia
metro area.
10:30am-10:45 BREAK
10:45am-12:15pm
“Scent-sation”, An Essential
Oils Trip Around the World for
Older Adult Programming
10:45- 12:15
Sulekha Zaug, ADC. 1.5 clock hours.
Learn about and experience the health benefits
and uses of essential oils and aromatherapy in
activity programming. In a hands-on,
interactive workshop, discover oils from around
the world, mixology techniques, and safe
therapeutic uses guaranteed to enhance your
activity calendar. Create a fun craft using oils
for yourself! In our ongoing efforts to constantly
creatively stimulate our residents and focus on
their wellness, don't forget to focus on you.
Objectives:
-to educate activity professionals on the
therapeutic benefits of essential oils
- to develop uses for aromatherapy in specific
activity programming ranging from dementia to
alert and oriented
- to develop a creative, hands-on, stimulating
workshop with a sensory trip around the world
learning about the oils as well as their safety
techniques for seniors.
About Sulekha Zaug: She is the Engage Life Director at
Atria on the Hudson and has been a Director of Recreation for
9 years. As well as training and consulting in activities for
Atria Senior Living in the NY/NJ/CT region, she is a NCCAP
monthly chat moderator, blog writer for "Wit and Wisdom",
Bikram yoga enthusiast, avid skier, rock climber, and spends
her free time with her Saint Bernard Sheila.
12:15pm-12:30pm
NCCAP
Certification
Linda Redhead, MS, ACC, EDU
NCCAP Board Member
The National Certification Council of
Activity Professionals offers different
levels of certification and
specializations. Find out what you need
to know about the certification process
and take this next important step in
your career.
12:30-1:30pm
LUNCH
Featuring the
culinary creations of Chef Carlos Allaico,
trained by Mario Batali and Chef Dandred
Dumlao, formerly of ‘Nobu’ in New York City.
Both proudly serve the Atria on the Hudson.
Enjoy Our Featured Vendors during your
breaks and lunch!
Massage & Reflexology by Willow Wisp
Wellness
Air Plants by JAGS Creations
Chocolates & Desserts by There’s Always
Room Jewelry, Purses & Accessories by
Leslie’s Jewelry & Handbags
Natural Vitamins by Shaklee
Natural Beauty & Body Products by
Perfectly Posh
Weight Loss Products, Protein Shakes by
Advocare
Three Sister Herbals
And more!
1:30pm-3pm
Activity Salad
Bowl:
Serving All
1.5 Clock Hours NCCAP
Approved
Nancy Richards, ADC/EDU/MC,
CDP
The case mix of long term living
has changed and Activity
Professionals must be ready to
serve all. Session will address the
unique identities, emotional life,
strengths and interests of clients
under 65. Generational
components set the base for
exploring how to connect, assess
and deliver meaningful activities
to a wide range of clients
Describe the unique generational
identity of the Boomer
generation client. Session
objectives:
-Explain how to support the
emotional life of clients
-Identify barriers to Service
-Apply strategies to nurture
inclusion across the case mix in
LTL.
3pm-3:15pm BREAK
REGISTRATION
(Please Print)
3:15pm-5:15pm
Coffee, Canvas, &
Conversation:
Creating for
Ourselves and the Seniors We Serve
NAME: _____________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ________ Zip Code: _______
Phone: ____________________________________
Email: ______________________________________
2 Clock Hours NCCAP Approved
Michelle Olson, MS, ATR-BC, ACC/MC
This interactive, hands-on workshop, will assist you in
how to meet common challenges in creating with the
elderly.
Various interventions and techniques will be given to
help you meet the creative needs of your seniors as
well as you own!
You will gain a better understanding of the creative
process and the profound impact it can have in our
lives.
Making art is good for the soul! So relax, have fun and
no matter if you can draw a straight line or not, you
will leave this workshop with a sense of creativity,
expression and your very own piece of art!
*Please dress comfortably and don't be afraid to get
messy!
About Michelle Olson: Through her unique consulting
business, Creative Path Consulting, Michelle brings
therapeutic art and creative expression to older adults of all
abilities in a variety of settings. She is also Owner & Art
Instructor at Grape Canvas, an active volunteer & fundraising
event organizer with the Alzheimer’s Association, a
registered and board certified Art Therapist by the Art
Therapy Credentials Board, a Certified Activity Consultant
with a Memory Care Specialization through NCCAP, and a
member of the American Art Therapy Association and the
National Center for Creative Aging.
Signature: _____________________________________________________
Total Registration Amount: $________________________________
*Make Checks Payable to:
MICHELLE OLSON
(Treasurer of Activity Professionals of the Hudson Valley)
PLEASE SEND THIS COMPLETED FORM WITH YOUR CHECK TO:
Michelle Olson
Creative Path Consulting
238 Osborne Hill Road Fishkill, NY 12524
For More Info Email:
[email protected]
*For Online Credit Card Payments, Go To-
creativepathconsulting.com/nccapworkshop
I understand that registration fees of those who cancel
the day of the program or fail to attend are forfeited.
Substitutions are permitted and encouraged.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION POSTMARKED BY MARCH
10th, 2015 IS ONLY $179
REGULAR REGISTRATION IS $189 & IS DUE BY APRIL
2nd, 2015. REFUNDS CAN BE GIVEN BY APRIL 2nd,
2015 MINUS $50 PROCESSING FEE.
SORRY, NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 2nd, 2015.
LUNCH & REFRESHMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN
CONFERENCE FEE.
*A TOTAL OF 7 NCCAP PRE-APPROVED CONTINUING
EDUCATION CLOCK HOURS WILL BE OFFERED DURING
THE COURSE OF THIS CONFERENCE.