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The 8th Annual
Caregiver’s Conference
Strength, Hope and Nobility
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Courtyard Marriott, Grappone Conference Center
Concord, New Hampshire
Keynote Speaker Ellen Rogers
“Twig of Hope”
Rebecca Rule - Mistress of Ceremonies
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OUR MISSION — To create a better future through brain injury
prevention, education, advocacy, and support.
109 North State Street, Suite 2, Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-8400
Helpline 1-800-773-8400  e-mail: mail@bianh.org  www.bianh.org
Information & Resources (only) (800) 444-6443
Programs and services include:
Advocacy, Prevention, & Education
Specialized Care Coordination
Statewide Brain Injury Resource Directory
Information and Resources Services
Neuro-Resource Facilitation Program
Brain Injury Community Support Program
Brain Injury Support Groups
HEADWAY Newsletter
Veterans Program
Brain Injury Case Management
Transition Program
Choices for Independence—Case Management Provider
Provider/Professional Training & Education
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“Quality of life is not necessarily climbing a mountain but
being surrounded by people that love you.” ~Unknown
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Memorable Moments in Caregiving
Crotched Mountain is deeply grateful to you - the caregivers - for the essential
role you play in the wellbeing of people with disabilities and chronic illness.
Your dedication makes a substantial difference and creates treasured moments
in people’s lives. When you need a partner for specialized rehabilitation, education, community or residential support services for your loved one or client,
please contact us. Our services renew hope and restore lives for thousands of
people annually.
• Crotched Mountain School
• Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital
• Crotched Mountain ATECH Services
• Care Management Services
• Developmental Pediatrics
• Residential Services
• Accessible Recreation and Sports
• Applied Behavioral Analysis for Young Children
To learn more about Crotched Mountain, call
603.547.3311 or visit www.crotchedmountain.org
1 Verney Drive, Greenfield, NH 03047
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About Becky Rule, Mistress of Ceremonies
Rebecca Rule gathers and tells stories. Her tenth book and first
for children is The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever! Other
books include Moved and Seconded: NH Town Meeting, the
Present, the Past, and the Future; Could Have Been Worse: True
Stories, Embellishments, and Outright Lies; Live Free and Eat
Pie: A Storyteller’s Guide to NH, and Headin’ for the Rhubarb: A
New Hampshire Dictionary (well, kinda). She hosts an interview
show, the NH Authors Series, on NHPTV and is a caregiver for her
mother who lives with her in Northwood, NH.
For more information check out Rebecca’s website:
www.rebeccarulenh.com
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Patron Sponsor
Our Community.
Our Health.
Through locally-grounded, coordinated care and support services, New
Hampshire Healthy Families is committed to improving the health of the
community, one person at a time. Stop by our table for more information, or
visit us online at NHHealthyFamilies.com.
A HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE’S MEDICAID POPULATION
Proud to support the 8th Annual Coalition
of Caring Caregivers Conference
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® 2014 New Hampshire Healthy Families. All rights reserved.
New Hampshire Healthy Families is underwritten by Granite State Health Plan, Inc.
A Special Thanks to our Patron Sponsors
Brain Injury Association
of new hampshire
Morning Conference Schedule
8:00 - 9:00 am
Breakfast / Registration / Visit Exhibits
Sign up for Massages and / or Reiki Therapy
9:00 - 9:15 am
Welcome- Becky Rule, Mistress of Ceremonies
9:15 - 10:25 am
Keynote Speaker- Ellen Rogers
“Twig of Hope”
10:25 - 10:35 am Revitalization with Jeannine Leclerc
10:35 - 11:00 am Break / Visit Exhibits / Massages / Reiki
11:00 - 12:00 pm Concurrent Workshops
(Your choice of workshop A, B or C - See page 9
for descriptions of each workshop)
Afternoon Conference Schedule
12:00 - 1:15 pm
1:15 - 2:15 pm
Lunch
Concurrent Workshops
(Your choice of workshop D, E or F - See page
13 for descriptions of each workshop)
2:15 - 2:45 pm
Break / Visit Exhibits / Massages / Reiki
2:45 - 4:00 pm
Wrap Up with Becky Rule
Peaceful Send Off with Jeannine
Raffle Prizes
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Patron Sponsor
PROUD TO SUPPORT
COALITION OF CARING
8TH ANNUAL
STATEWIDE CAREGIVER’S
CONFERENCE
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2014 Caregiver’s Conference Morning Workshops
♦ Workshop A
Mindfulness Meditation as Stress Reduction for Caregivers
- Rev. Dr. Leanne M. Tigert, Spiritual Counselor, Licensed
Pastorl Psychotherapist
This workshop will present the benefits of mindfulness meditation
to caregivers as a tool of stress reduction, relaxation, and strength.
We will learn and practice a brief meditation and name resources
available to support participants in their practice. Those who are
new to meditation and those who are experienced will be able to
benefit from this time.
♦ Workshop B
“Scattered & Smothered” - Chaplain Jeanne Childs, MA, BCC
Family caregiving can knock you off your rocker! Somehow
perfectly balanced people can get unhinged, smothered, scattered,
and otherwise overwhelmed. Before you spin off into space, come
to this workshop! Together we will discover how to make life more
manageable and enjoyable, despite the demands on you.
♦ Workshop C
Compassionate Care: Instilling Hope When We Have Little Left
to Give! - Dr. Donna White, Addiction Specialist - Certified
Compassion Fatigue Therapist and Educator
The purpose of this workshop is to present the profile of a person
who may be suffering from Compassion Stress. The interactive
seminar will identify common stressors that impact performance of
professionals and caregivers who provide care to an individual who
is in need or who suffers. The learner will be given methodologies
to identify patterns of Compassion Stress, and strategies to
promote a renewed sense of identity. The overall goal is to
encourage self-care so caregivers at any level will instill hope in
their lives as they continue in the daily work of caring for others.
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2014 Caregiver’s Conference Afternoon Workshops
♦ Workshop D
Walk In My Shoes: Developing Peer and Personal Support as a
Caregiver- Heather Ann Soldner, M.A.,
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
This presentation will mimic a traditional support-group format,
providing attendees with not just peer support through dialogue,
but also information and education on how to gain balance as a
caregiver in any setting. Open and honest dialogue will be encouraged through a group activity called, “walk in my shoes”. This
dialogue is designed to help new and seasoned caregivers find
common ground, tips and tricks to surviving the caregiving role,
and a basic emotional coping tool…humor.
♦ Workshop E
“Dealing Proactively with Chronic Sorrow”- John Richards, MSW
In this workshop, we will explore strategies for coping with our
own feelings of sadness and loss in ways that are constructive and
which do not spread our “stuff” onto our loved ones and which
encourage our own growth in looking for positives, hopefulness,
self-respect, and taking care of ourselves. The term “ambiguous
grief” will be discussed as it relates to long-term rethinking of our
life situations.
Note: There will be no effort to push or encourage any particular religious point of view, but persons
attending this workshop should be aware that terms such as “God, spirituality, prayer, higher power,
or inner peace” may be mentioned. Persons who would be offended by such items should not attend.
♦ Workshop F
A Caregiver’s Guide to Assistive Technologies- Frank Byrne, MA
Everyday there seems to be a new piece of technology designed to assist
the family caregiver and their care partners – high tech smartphone apps,
computer programs, communication devices, gadgets and equipment of
all types. While potentially helpful, sorting through the maze of options
can be overwhelming for even the tech savvy….let alone the novice.
This workshop will give a big picture overview of assistive technologies
then focus in on some of the very best low cost, easy to use smartphone
and tablet apps to help the family caregiver.
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The
Moore
Center
There’s more to us
than you probably thought.
For more than 50 years, The Moore Center has been a leader in helping people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities and adults with Acquired Brain
Disorders (ABD). Beyond these constituents, though, we also serve children
and families and we’ve established Moore Options for Seniors, whose services
enable seniors to live independently, or as part of a family if they choose, with
the supports they need. We’ve also become a central resource for training the
human services workforce.
At The Moore Center, empowering people and making room for their voices
and their choices is central to what we do.
We’re all about meeting challenges.
So are the people we serve.
195 McGregor Street, Unit 400, Manchester, NH 03102
Call us: 603-206-2700
Email us: info@moorecenter.org • Visit us: www.moorecenter.org
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2014 Coalition of Caring Planning Committee
Front Row LtoR: Sandy Forrest, Bernie Seifert, Martha Burnham,
Jeannine Leclerc. Back Row LtoR: Becky Rule, Lisa DiMartino,
Ellen Edgerly, Frank Byrne, Tracey Tarr, Denise Gookin, Dave Ouellette.
Missing from Photo: Jamie Burnham, Joan Marcoux, Lisa Martel,
Liz Pedersen, and Laurie LeBlanc.
What the Coalition of Caring is all about….
The coalition was created in October of 2006. Its mission is to
promote and strengthen the well being of caregivers who provide
care for a disabled or ill child, adult or seniors through a statewide
annual caregiver’s conference. The coalition is comprised of
caregivers and organizations that support the elderly, children with
disabilities, adults with disabilities and diseases, hospice patients
and the chronically ill. It is our intention to continue to invite all
that is interested to our committee as we continue our community
outreach.
Check out the Coalition of Caring’s Website at
www.coalitionofcaring.org.
Please help us with caregiver outreach by spreading the word about
our annual caregiver’s conference. Next year consider inviting a
fellow caregiver who has never attended the conference.
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“The love we give away is the only love we keep.”
~Elbert Hubbard
Providing an alternative to
institutionalized and campus
living for persons with an
acquired brain injury and
other neurological differences.
www.northcountryindependentliving.com
North Country Independent Living (NCIL) is proud to be celebrating
19 years of providing quality services for persons with a brain injury
and other neurological differences. We pride ourselves in creating
compassionate, meaningful living situations that provide individuals
the opportunity to regain a sense of self-esteem with the
potential to become as independent as possible in the least
restrictive environment, while enjoying all aspects of community
inclusion.
Home Based Rehabilitation
Supported Apartment Living
Supported Residential Care/Long Term Care
Community Residence Program
Alternative Education
P.O. Box 518 • N. Conway, NH 03860
phone (603) 356-0282
toll free (888) 400-6245
fax (603) 356-0283
ncil@ncilnh.com
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“From caring comes courage.” ~Lao Tzu
Thank You Caregivers
We Couldn’t Do It Without You!
We are a non-profit providing Guidance,
Support and Advocacy for individuals
with developmental disabilities, adults with
acquired brain disorders, individuals in need
of long-term supports due to age or disability–
as well as their families and caregivers.
Community Crossroads
603-893-1299
8 Commerce Drive, Suite 801, Atkinson, NH 03811
www.communitycrossroadsnh.org
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About Our 2014 Caregivers Conference Presenters
Frank Byrne holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has
worked extensively in both the human service industry and educational
publishing. Early in his career, Frank held professional positions as a case
manager for foster children, a vocational counselor for clients recovering
from traumatic brain injury, and as a psychometrist - working with a
team of neuropsychologists and neurologists at Northeast Rehabilitation
Hospital in Salem. Later, Frank held sales and marketing positions for
companies such as Pearson Education, The College Board and McGrawHill Publishing. Frank and his wife, Lisa, opened Home Instead Senior
Care of Central New Hampshire in 2005. Lisa and Frank oversee the day
to day operations of the business. They are most proud, however, of their
two children: Matt, age 23 and Emily age 19.
Jeanne Childs, MA, BCC, is the Chaplain at the Dartmouth Centers
for Health and Aging in Lebanon, NH. She leads support groups and
provides one-to-one support for family caregivers, seniors facing loss and
change, and other older adults referred by DHMC Geriatricians. Jeanne is
a nationally board certified Chaplain with a specialty in Geriatrics. She is
passionate about empowering older adults to cope successfully with the
burdens which can drag their spirits at this time in life.
Donna McCarten White is the Addiction Specialist for the Lemuel
Shattuck Hospital, a Public Health Hospital for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. She is the former Chief Operating Officer and Nurse
Executive at Worcester State Hospital. In addition, she was the Director
of Nurses and the Director of Chemical Dependency Services and the
Dual Diagnosis Program at Pembroke Psychiatric Hospital. Dr. White
is the statewide Chairperson of the Massachusetts Nurses Association
Addictions Council, is certified by the Green Cross Foundation as
an educator and therapist in Compassion Fatigue concerns and is a
specialist in Addictive Disorders, Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious
Traumatization in Healthcare Professionals.
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About Our 2014 Caregivers Conference Presenters
John Richards is a lifelong resident of New Hampshire who has worked
in human services for over 30 years; most of which have been involved
in supporting people with a variety of disabilities. He has a Master’s
degree in Social Work from Simmons College and a Master’s in Business
Administration from the University of Massachusetts. He has worked
with a variety of groups of people ranging from “multi-problemmed”
families to children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities,
brain injuries, and neurological illnesses. He has worked in community
mental health and in roles from clinical social worker to human service
management and administration.
Heather Soldner holds a Master’s of Arts degree in Counseling
Psychology from Assumption College and as a clinical mental health
counselor; she has received specialized training in Cognitive-Behavioral
Therapy (CBT), Illness Management & Recovery (IMR), and Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She has worked in residential programs,
outpatient clinics, and on college campuses. In addition, Heather has
facilitated several trainings on burnout, how to ask for help, and has
designed several retreats on vocational joy and discernment. Heather
currently works as a Program Coordinator at Krempels Center, a
Portsmouth-based day program for survivors of brain injury, where she
facilitates a weekly support group for family caregivers. With a passion
for helping others and igniting hope, Heather enjoys her work with brain
injury survivors and their families.
Rev. Dr. Leanne McCall Tigert is a Fellow in the American Association
of Pastoral Counselors, CRVNA Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor,
Trained MBSR Instructor, Adjunct Faculty at Andover Newton
Theological School, and an ordained minister of the United Church of
Christ. She has authored and co-authored six books and several articles
including Caring for our Ourselves While Caring for our Elders.
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RESOURCE
GUIDE
NHDDResources.org
The New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities
has created an online resource guide to help people with
disabilities and families find the information, services, and
supports they need.
Find links to:
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Information and referral services, guidebooks and online
resources.
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Information and resources on specific disabilities or topics.
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Disability Services providers, State offices and programs.
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How to apply for pubic benefits, legal services and guides.
www. nhcdd.org
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2014 Caregivers Conference Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire
New Hampshire Healthy Families
Well Sense Health Plan
Altruistic Sponsor
Bureau of Developmental Services
Community Support Network, Inc.
Crotched Mountain
The Moore Center
Benevolent Sponsor
Bernier Insurance
Community Bridges
Community Crossroads
Holy Rosary Credit Union
New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities
North Country Independent Living
Samaritan Sponsor
Granite State Independent Living
NAMI New Hampshire
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Every year, mental illness
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affected by mental illness, serious emotional disorders, and/or suicide.
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“There are only four kinds of people in the world;
those who have been caregivers;
those who are currently caregivers;
those who will be caregivers and
those who will need caregivers.”
-Rosalyn Carter
Courtyard Marriott, Grappone Conference Center
Concord, New Hampshire
A discounted accommodation rate is being offered for Coalition of
Caring Caregivers Conference attendees at the Courtyard Marriott.
Please contact them at 1(800) 321-2211 and specify that you are
attending the conference.
Directions:
From I -93 North or South: Take Exit 15 West. Turn right at the first
stoplight onto Commercial Street. Follow Commercial Street 1/4 mile to
Constitution Avenue.
If you have any questions about this conference,
call Ellen Edgerly at (603) 332-9891
or E-mail ellenedge@metrocast.net
NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Elderly
and Adult Services, US Administration on Aging Title IIIE Family
Caregiver Support Program Funding
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CAREGIVERS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Concord, New Hampshire
Registration Deadline November 7th!! Limited Seating
Name:____________________________________________________________________________________
(please print clearly)
Mailing Address:___________________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________________State:______________Zip:______________________
Phone:__________________________e-mail:_____________________________________
I am a:
family caregiver
professional caregiver
other______________________
Please indicate your workshop preferences:
AM Workshop Session (choice of one)
Second Choice Session (choice of one)
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B
B
C
C
PM Workshop Session (choice of one)
Second Choice Session (choice of one)
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Early Bird Registration postmarked on or before October 29, 2014
Family Caregivers $30.00
Professional Caregivers $60.00
Registration through November 7, 2014
Family Caregivers $40.00
Professional Caregivers
$70.00
Are you a VA Enrolled Veteran Caregiver? Please indicate ___Yes ___No
Enclosed is my check made payable to BIANH for conference registration. Please mail
your check and registration form to: Caregivers Conference, C/o Ellen Edgerly
23 Isabelle Lane
Rochester, NH 03867
Please check if you would be willing to participate in the following:
I would like to join the 2015 Conference Planning Committee
I can be contacted for a follow up evaluation on the conference
I would like to donate a sponsorship to a fellow caregiver, enclosed is an additional $30.00
PLEASE NOTE ANY DIETARY OR ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS:
______________________________________________________________________________
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**Please recycle – Pass
this on to another caregiver
if unable to attend**
Coalition of Caring
C/o Ellen Edgerly
23 Isabelle Lane
Rochester, NH 03867