This instructor-led course covers strategies for using mindful communication to connect with your consumer and share your thoughts and feelings.
Description
As a caregiver, you know the importance of good communication, but it can sometimes be challenging to connect fully with your care recipient. In this session you will learn about a mindful approach to communication, and how it can dramatically change how you listen and share with others.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain what mindfulness is
- Name and describe the three qualities of mindful communication and reflected on how to use them in your conversations with your care recipient
- Realize the importance of having opportunities to share your thoughts and feelings about your caregiving experience
This is course # 2029 in IHSS Career Pathways and CalGrows. It is part of the General Health & Safety Pathway, which is a general pathway. It is eligible for the Career Builder incentive from CalGrows.
Please note: Each class can only be taken once. Registrations for additional sessions of the same course are not eligible for payment of training time or incentives and may be deleted. If you wish to change your registration to a different time or date, please cancel your reservation in the User Portal after registering for the new session. If you need help, please contact CareerPathwaysInfo@HomebridgeCA.org.
