PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The health care environment is becoming an increasingly stressful place to work.  This program is designed for those people who want to find ways of managing their lives and stress more effectively, and who are ready to take charge of their lives.  You will be challenged to experience specific techniques to protect yourself from too much stress.  Coping with stress and burnout in the work world and home environment involves balancing the body, mind and spirit.  You will be exposed to principles that are applicable to you, the caregiver.  These helpful strategies can easily be taught to your clients or patients.  However, this process has to start with you!

FACULTY:  Leonard J. Dumonceaux, MD, has taught this “Care for Caregiver” program for SEC, numerous times through the years, as our “end-the-year-on-a-positive-note”. He first taught this training for SEC in 1993. Dr. Dumonceaux currently provides psychotherapy to help people "stop smoking" and to help them with "personal growth".   From 1990 to 1999, he was employed at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in Prescott, Arizona, and for eight of those years was the Medical Director of and Psychiatrist for the thirty-bed substance abuse rehabilitation unit.  Dr. Dumonceaux has practiced for 54 years in general medicine, inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, administration and occupational medicine.  He is a well-received seminar leader on stress management and innovative methods in counseling and psychotherapy.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:  At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• determine your need for self-care and setting self-imposed limits,

• develop an understanding of how your mind works,

• identify at least five things you can do to control your destiny,

• learn and practice a technique of relaxation and self-direction,

visualize your goals and see yourself achieving them.

AGENDA:

8:00-8:30 AM            Registration and Sign-In

8:30-10:00 AM         The Need to Be Responsible for Self;
                                   Evaluating How Much Stress You Have

10:00-10:15 AM       Break

10:15-11:30 AM       Steps to Taking Control of One's Life-Options

11:30-1:00 PM         Lunch (on your own)

1:00-2:30 PM           Relaxation Demonstration and Practice;
                                   Meditation;
                                   Visualization
                                   Pre-Living

2:30-2:45 PM           Break

2:45-3:30 PM          How the Mind Works

3:30-4:30 PM          How to Work the Mind (Programming);
                                  What to Expect;
                                  The Natural Resistance to Change

4:30 PM                   Program Closure and Evaluation

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All health care employees.

CE STATEMENTS:  The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) certifies this program for 6 contact hours.  A certificate of attendance will be awarded.

[ APA ] –The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists.  As an organization approved by the American Psychological Association, SEC is offering this activity for 6 hours of continuing education credit.  SEC maintains responsibility for the program.

[ ASWB ] – VA Employee Education System, Provider Number 1040, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards 400 South Ridge Parkway, Suite B, Culpeper, VA 22701. www.aswb.org. ASWB Approval Period: 4/7/07 - 4/1/10. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers will receive 6 continuing education clock hours in participating in this course.

[ NBCC ] – The VA Employee Education System is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education accreditation for National Certified and Licensed Counselors.  We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.  This program is approved for 6 contact hours.  Provider #5927.

REGISTRATION FEES: Registration fee is $120.00.  Fee for full-time VA employees is $18.00.  Includes continental breakfast, break refreshments, and course material.  Refunds, minus a $15.00 processing fee, will be made until three days prior to the program.  No refunds will be made after this date. Confirmation letters will not be sent. There will a $20.00 processing fee for any returned checks.  Credit card registrations may be faxed to (928) 776-6137. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express accepted. Payments must be received at least 5 days prior to the program to ensure registration availability.