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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nSaturday\, November 22nd from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto   M4R 1K8\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Wednesday\, November 19th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-24/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nThursday\, November 13th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto   M4R 1K8\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Monday\, November 10th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-20/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nSaturday\, October 25th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto   M4R 1K8\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Wednesday\, October 22nd\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-19/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nThursday\, October 16th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Mid-Scarborough Hub.\nAddress: 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario   M1K 2S3 \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Monday\, October 13th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-18/
LOCATION:Mid-Scarborough Hub\, 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nTuesday\, September 17th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto   M4R 1K8\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Sunday\, September 14th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-22/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nTuesday\, September 9th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Mid-Scarborough Hub.\nAddress: 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario   M1K 2S3 \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Thursday\, September 4th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-16/
LOCATION:Mid-Scarborough Hub\, 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nSaturday\, September 6th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Wednesday\, September 3rd\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-17/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
CREATED:20250601T130025Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nThursday\, August 7th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Mid-Scarborough Hub.\nAddress: 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario   M1K 2S3 \n  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Monday\, August 4th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-15/
LOCATION:Mid-Scarborough Hub\, 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
CREATED:20250501T130022Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nThursday\, July 24th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Monday\, July 21st\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-14/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
CREATED:20250401T130027Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nThursday\, June 19th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Monday\, June 16th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-11/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
CREATED:20250401T130022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T193528Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nSaturday\, June 14th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. [When registering\, please ensure the email provided is one you have regular access to. In the unlikely event of cancellations or other changes\, we will reach out to you via email]\nRegistration deadline is Wednesday\, June 11th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-12/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
CREATED:20250417T124806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T160453Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nFriday\, May 23rd from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Tuesday\, May 20th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-13/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
CREATED:20250301T140050Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nSaturday\, May 3rd from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $87 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Mid-Scarborough Hub.\nAddress: 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario   M1K 2S3 \n  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Wednesday\, April 30th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-10/
LOCATION:Mid-Scarborough Hub\, 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nTuesday\, March 25th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $80 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Wednesday\, March 19th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-5/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
CREATED:20250129T195459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T162737Z
UID:10001855-1742461200-1742490000@alz.to
SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nThursday\, March 20th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $80 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Mid-Scarborough Hub.\nAddress: 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough \n  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Sunday\, March 16th\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-8/
LOCATION:Mid-Scarborough Hub\, 2658 Eglinton Ave E\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1K 2S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T163918Z
UID:10001854-1741251600-1741280400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nThursday\, March 6th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $80 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Sunday\, March 2nd\, 2025
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-7/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
CREATED:20250101T140041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T135058Z
UID:10001749-1740819600-1740848400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nSaturday\, March 1st from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $80 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Tuesday\, February 25th\, 2025\nClick on the following link to register: https://alz.to/gpa-training-march-1/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-6/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
CREATED:20241210T182031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T182031Z
UID:10001631-1738400400-1738429200@alz.to
SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nSaturday\, February 1st from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $80 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Wednesday\, January 29th\, 2025\nClick on the following link to register: https://alz.to/health-care-professionals/1783027-2/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-3/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
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SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\n  \nDate and Time: \nThursday\, January 23rd from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $80 \n  \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \n  \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Monday\, January 20th\, 2025\nClick on the following link to register: https://alz.to/gpa-registration-january/
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training-2/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certificate Program,Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team at Alzheimer Society of Toronto":MAILTO:education@alz.to
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T072427
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T192008Z
UID:10001023-1733475600-1733504400@alz.to
SUMMARY:Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers. \nGPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred\, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully\, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response\nApply emotional\, environmental\, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours\nDemonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk\n\nDate and Time: \nFriday\, December 6th from 9:00am to 5:00pm\n(You must attend the full day to complete the training) \nCost: $80 \nThis is an In-Person workshop at our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.\nAddress: 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th Floor\, Toronto\n(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton\, accross the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery) \nRegistration is required. Registration deadline is Tuesday\, December 3rd\, 2024
URL:https://alz.to/calendar/gentle-persuasive-approaches-gpa-training/
LOCATION:Alzheimer Society of Toronto Head Office\, 20 Eglinton Ave West\, 16th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4R 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gentle Persuasive Approaches,Health Care Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://alz.to/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Palliative_Care800X600.jpg
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