Tools for Self-improvement:

During this workshop you will study the nine personalities that use different approaches to life. This ancient system of thought points directly to our unhealthy and destructive life responses while providing ways of changing our thinking and behaving to achieve better understanding and acceptance of self and others, and improve relationships with family, friends and co-workers.

Certified Nursing Assistants play a critical role in the overall long-term health of the elderly for whom they care, as well as the health of the institution in which they work. In this workshop, CNAs will learn how to recognize their own motivation and compulsion in their professional role. They will begin to understand the motivation of their co-workers, clients and their own families. The dynamics of communication, self-esteem and leadership skills of the CNA will be addressed through input and small and large group discussion as well as individual time for self care.

Benefits:  

Learn the tools for self-improvement and better understanding of others

Increase self-esteem

Enhance work performance

Develop leadership potential

Assist facilities to retain CNAs

About the presenter:  

Sharon Bierman, OSB, MHS, HFA, is

administrator of St. Paul Hermitage. 

Schedule: 

Day 1 - October 1, 2007

1 pm            Check in

1:30 pm       Welcome & Introduction

2 pm            Presentation -

                        Sr. Sharon Bierman, OSB

5:30 pm       Dinner

6:30 pm       Presentation - continued

8 pm            Free time (pool available)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Day 2 - October 2, 2007

8 am           Breakfast

9 am           Presentation - continued

12 n            Lunch

1 pm           Tour of St. Paul Hermitage

2 pm           Closing ritual & evaluation            

3 pm           Departure

What past participants say:

“To learn more about myself and what motivates me so that I can better my relationships with residents, co-workers, as well as friends and family.”

“Attending with co-workers and learning about them first hand will help me with my working relationships and my personal life.”

“The opportunity to learn something new. Knowing myself better and using this as a tool to serve my patients/residents better."

Fee:  $100 per person, including $30 non-refundable deposit due with registration.

Register by calling (317) 788-7581. DEADLINE:  September 14, 2007