Professional Trainings & Workshops
I am a PAC™ Certified Dementia Educator Licensed- PAC CDE/L in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) .
PAC™ trainings are offered for care communities, home care agencies, professional teams, and organizations that regularly interact with people living with dementia (e.g., hospice providers, care managers, physicians).
Many dementia education programs focus primarily on theory or general knowledge. PAC™ trainings go further, building on that foundation to develop awareness and hands-on skills through guided practice. The focus is on real-world application, supporting your team in responding in the moment, strengthening connection, and reducing distress.
AVAILABLE PAC™ TRAININGS (by inquiry):
Below are core PAC™ workshops. Descriptions reflect standardized PAC™ language.
Workshop A: Normal Aging vs. Not Normal Aging (2hrs)
Learners understand and recognize the differences in normal and not normal aging. The learner will develop better observational skills to recognize and intervene effectively when behavioral challenges occur.
Workshop B: Positive Physical Approach™ & Hand-under-Hand® (2hrs)
Learners understand how to adapt how we interact when the other person’s brain is changing. This workshop will include explanations of how the brain is changing when someone is living with dementia and what care partners can do to be supportive.
Workshop C: Seeing GEMS®, Not Just Loss (2hrs)
Learners understand the GEMS® Model developed by Teepa Snow. This model is based on the Allen cognitive scale and focuses on what is retained for people living with dementia instead of only focusing on what is lost. In identifying retained skills and abilities, learners will be able to provide the right level of support and assistance in care with people in different ability states.
What participants gain:
Practical guidance for responding to challenging situations- which are actually unmet needs in disguise
Confidence in using reflective, relational strategies that support connection and safety
Awareness of brain changes and how they affect interactions
Tools to reduce stress for staff and improve outcomes for individuals living with brain change
Additional PAC™ Workshops:
Dementia Orientation In-Service: This 2-hour workshop is designed to help attendees develop a basic appreciation for what happens in the brain due to some form of dementia.
PAC Skills Make the Difference: This workshop includes 14 training sessions that involve watching videos and practicing skill. Sessions include understanding the thinking brain versus the primitive brain, understanding different GEMS® states, and PAC™ skills demonstrations within real-life scenarios.
Total time: 1.5-2 hours
Getting to Know Dementia: This workshop includes 6 training sessions (1.5hrs each) designed to help learners develop their dementia awareness.
Total time: 9 hours
PAC disclaimer: PAC™ Certified Dementia Educator Licensed- PAC CDE/L are not employees of Positive Approach, LLC. The opinions and views expressed by PAC™ Certified Dementia Educator Licensed- PAC CDE/L do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of Positive Approach, LLC or any of its employees. Positive Approach, LLC is not liable for any actions by PAC™ Certified Dementia Educator Licensed- PAC CDE/L. Educational content provided by Positive Approach to Care® is used with permission and based on the GEMS® and the techniques, strategies, and overall approach to care created and developed by Positive Approach, LLC. www.teepasnow.com.