Gentle Persuasive Approaches®
Improve your skill and confidence in responding respectfully to responsive behaviours associated with dementia. Gentle Persuasive Approaches® training is an innovative dementia care education curriculum based on a person-centred care approach. Designed for interdisciplinary point-of-care staff across healthcare sectors, GPA® is delivered as four modules over a 7.5-hour day.
The session is evidence-based, interactive and practical. GPA® Certified Coaches guide participants to fully understand responsive behaviours in order to be able to respond effectively and appropriately in a workplace setting. Gentle Persuasive Approaches® also includes respectful self-protective and gentle redirection techniques for use in situations of risk, highlighting the value of these persuasive approaches.
Learning Objectives
By taking this course you will learn:
- Information about dementia and person-centred care.
- How the disease process relates to a person’s behavioural response
- How to apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours
- Suitable and respectful protective techniques to use in situations of risk, emphasizing Gentle Persuasive Approaches
Please note that if multiple people are joining from your organization, each person must register individually. Organizations that have 8 or more staff interested in registering should contact education@alz.to to arrange for a private session.
Cost: $87
Course Time: 7.5 hours