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Conflict Resolution Skills for Aging AND Community (10/29-30, Emeryville, CA)
Testimonial
“The workshop was a great opportunity to see that so many of the issues I am having with my mother are really common in families with aging parents. It was also pretty amazing to do a pretend mediation and see two other women play both me and my mother-- to be able literally to see for the first time that it might be possible to have a productive, constructive conversation about senior housing, finance, etc.” – A previous workshop participant
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Our Host Location
AgeSong Bayside Park
1440 40th Street
Emeryville, California
Sponsor:
PRODUCER: KATHARINA W.DRESS, MA
AGING IN HARMONY
Peace of Mind for Elders and Families
PRESENTS:
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Conflict Resolution Skills for Aging and Community
A One And A Half Day Workshop
Are you helping older family members or friends navigate the challenges of aging and find it difficult to communicate about their plans for the future? Or would you like to talk to your spouse, adult children or grandchildren about your own aging-related concerns, but don’t feel heard and understood? Or maybe you live or work with older adults and their families and would like to better support them during difficult discussions and decisions? Whether you are facing your own aging process or are a family member, friend, neighbor, caregiver, or service provider for older adults, this workshop series is for you!
During the introductory evening, we will explore the impact of aging on the individual, family, community and society at large. Participants will examine cultural biases around aging and learn to recognize their own assumptions regarding older adults. Based on this understanding, we will discuss why most of us find it challenging to communicate effectively about aging-related concerns and decisions. Finally, we will offer helpful tools to facilitate communications during controversial and highly emotional discussions with elders and to support collaborative decisions that address the needs of everyone involved.