Elevate your services with relationship-focused training.
Transform your caregivers into Creative Companions!
Every human being wants to feel a sense of connection, inclusion and purpose.
If they don't feel it, they'll go somewhere else to find it.
Give your caregivers and clients a reason to stay.
Creative Companionship™
Relationship-focused support and training for professional caregivers
Enroll to gain access to:
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Mobile-friendly mini-course
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Facilitator Guide for orientations & in-services
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Dementia specific communication tips
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Downloadable Connections Toolkit
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Beautiful Workbook - 44 Engagement Activities
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Monthly activity and video email
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Caregiver inspiration & recognition
Audio-Course Content
LESSON 1
The Art of Companionship
An essential element of person-centered care is creating a social and emotional connection.
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Learning to be a creative companion
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Generating positive feelings through creative expression
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Providing companionship before care
LESSON 2
Minding Your Mindset
Stereotypes and myths affect how we show up, so approaching every client with an open mind is critical.
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Recognizing abilities and interests
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Opening the door to communication
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Creating purposeful engagement
LESSON 3
Building Rapport
An essential element of person-centered care is establishing a relationship before providing care.
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Making a positive first impression
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Leveraging shared experiences
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Creating easy conversation
LESSONS 4, 5, 6
Dementia & Communication
Helping a person living with dementia feel understood and competent requires skill.
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Responding to repetition and jumbled words
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Positive expressions and conversation starters
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Empathic listening
LESSON 7
Responding to Resistance
Learn the three-step formula to overcoming client resistance and anxiety.
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Shifting out of logic and into emotion
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Supporting your client through difficult emotions
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Getting comfortable being uncomfortable
We've Got You...So You Can Have Them!
- Elevate your services
- Empower your caregivers
- Increase retention
- Reduce client turnover
- Enjoy client satisfaction
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NICE TO MEET YOU
We're Lee and Robin
Co-Founders, You & Me Aging and Dementia Coaching
When you hire a professional caregiver or CNA, they come prepared to provide assistance with activities of daily living.
But, if you consider the caregiver curriculum, there's very little time spent on one of the most important aspects of care.
We're talking about the relationships...and the ability to develop social and emotional connections with your clients.
It's an essential aspect of providing quality care and it's one of the top 10 reasons caregivers leave their agency.
Our program teaches caregivers how to turn "difficult" clients into happy clients...
Making their jobs easier and more meaningful.
Dive into our unique and innovative approach to caregiving and watch the transformation unfold.
If you change nothing, nothing will change.
Get started today with Creative Companionship™!
"My husband was more engaged and responsive. He loved the travel experience and art.
- Patty Fisher
"Our professonal caregiver used Creative Companionship...it's a gem. Love the focus on relationships."
- Joan Walters
"This program is pure gold...a fantastic tool for anyone providing care. "