Summer & Fall 2022
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Earn 11.75 Continuing Education Hours
Counseling Caregivers has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Marchick Counseling & Consulting is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-3851.
In 2020, 1 in 5 adults is providing unpaid care to an adult with health and functional needs. Get the knowledge and resources you need to accompany your clients as they care for their loved ones.
*according to AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving
Caregivers need your help
40% to 70% of family caregivers have clinically significant symptoms of depression. About a quarter to half of these caregivers meet the diagnostic criteria for major depression. [Zarit, S. (2006). Assessment of Family Caregivers: A Research Perspective.]
This workshop is for therapists, social workers, and other professionals who are working with caregivers. Gain a clear view of the care partner’s journey and their needs. Explore your own biases and obtain resources for their clients. Become a better guide for your clients in their relational healing and personal growth.
Course topics
Cultural Contexts: trends, definitions and themes in caregiving
Developmental Model: caregiving as a path of growth
Therapeutic Interventions: pragmatic suggestions and in-class practice
Resources & Specialized Referrals: community support, reading suggestions, and advice about typical referrals
Participants will leave with actionable steps and a deeper understanding of the caregiving journey. You'll have more confidence in your clinical work. As a clinician you will be able to recognize the developmental stage of caregiving and help point out to your client the many choices they have. With this understanding participants will be better equipped to remain calm and present for the individual.
Meet the presenters
Independently, we have dedicated our careers to working with elders and their caregivers. Once we met, our shared passion of counseling caregivers so they can remain healthy and present with their loved one became clear. We wholeheartedly agree that if we can reduce caregivers' suffering then we are reducing the suffering of our elders. Who better to equip with knowledge than the kindhearted professionals whom are holding space for these caregivers! Thank you for the work you do in the community!
Daniella & Erin met in Portland, Oregon in 2017 while working at Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare’s Older Adult team. They became fast friends as they supported each other’s professional growth as therapists. We were able to accompany individuals as they explored the meaning of life, felt the loss of physical and emotional well-being, and approached death. To be with people as they approached the end of their life was an honor.
We began dreaming about how we could decrease the difficulty of loss for our elders and their community. That leads us to this workshop that equips counseling professionals with knowledge and a developmental model of the caregiving path.
Daniella Marchick, LPC, CRC
Daniella is originally from San Francisco, California but fell in love with the nature and fresh produce of the Northwest. She attended her Masters in Counseling and Certificate in Gerontology at Portland State University. Prior to school she worked as an Activities Assistant at Cedar Sinai Park where she daily spent time with elders diagnosed with Dementia and their caregivers. Daniella has been a private practice therapist specializing in Caregivers since 2018. Now she lives in Tübingen Germany and spends her free time snuggling her dog and cooking.
Erin Harrell, Professional Counselor Associate
Erin grew up on the Atlantic Coast of Florida and has lived all over the nation. She has been commited to the field of elder care for over a decade. While in graduate school at Naropa University completing her Masters in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology she worked with Windhorse Elder Care, specializing in direct care for elders with both mental health concerns and physical limitations. As a counselor she has focused on serving people of all ages who are caring for loved ones with life-limiting mental and physical illnesses. She loves backpacking and reading poetry and science-fiction.
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COVID Precautions
We all want to limit the potential health risks associated with gathering together. All in-person workshop participants will be asked to provide proof of vaccination. We will provide on-site rapid antigen tests at the start of the workshop. Group size will be limited to ensure adequate spacing and air circulation. We recognize this will not be a fit for everyone and encourage you to consider joining our live webinar as an alternative.