The Rev. Dr. Jade Angelica brings her skills, knowledge and creativity in the area of communication with and care for those with Alzheimer's  and other dementias for these workshops.  As she engaged in care for her mother who died from Alzheimer's in 2011, Alzheimer's disease and how best to respond to it became a passion for Jade.  She combined that caregiving experience with her pastoral and improv comedy skills to explore communication with those who have Alzheimer's in a new way.  In the midst of caring for her mother she founded "Healing Moments™ Alzheimer’s/Dementia Education, Advocacy and Ministry." This program won a "Best Practices in Adult Ministry" award in 2010, from the National Interfaith Coalition on Aging.  She is also the author of the highly praised Where Two Worlds Touch: A Spiritual Journey Through Alzheimer's Disease. This book will be available for purchase at the workshop.

Her education and training include an M.Div. from Harvard University, a Certificate from the Shalem Institute Spiritual Guidance Program, a Doctor of Ministry in Faith, Health and Spirituality from Andover Newton Theological School, and a Diploma from Improv Boston University that deems her “perfectly OK not knowing what in the world is going on!”

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The Outline of the Day

8:30 – 9:00      Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 9:15      Welcome, Logistics, Introductions

9:15 – 9:35      OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE

 9:35 – 9:55     A STORY OF DISCOVERY IN TWO SCENES

9:55 – 10:30    PRESENTATIONS: 

Cure vs. Healing

The Benefits of Improvisation

The Phenomenology of Alzheimer’s

10:30 – 10:45  BREAK

10:45 – 11:05  WARMING UP PRACTICE

11:05 – 11:50 COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE #1: 

OBSERVING WHAT IS

Presentation: Mindfulness

PRACTICE: Mirroring

SCENE:  “I’ll get fired.”

11:50 – 12:30  COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE #2: 

THE DANCE OF  “YES” & “NO”

WARMING UP PRACTICE: Engaging in Activities of Daily Living

Presentation: Introduction to “Yes” - Affirmation & Acceptance

PRACTICE:  Blocking and Advancing Offers

SCENE:  “What a beautiful shirt.”

12:30 – 1:30    LUNCH BREAK

1:30 – 1:40      QUESTIONS & STORIES

1:40 – 2:25      COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE #3: 

CONVERSATION IN   MOTION – VERBAL/

NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

WARMING UP PRACTICE:  Recognizing reactions

Presentation: Letting Go

PRACTICE

2:25 – 2:40      DISCUSSION 

2:40 – 2:55      BREAK

2:55 – 3:40      COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE #4: 

HEALING IS MEETING

WARMING UP PRACTICE

Presentation: Validation & Presence

CHALLENGING STATEMENTS

SCENE:  “They’re trying to kill me.”

SCENE:  “I’m not taking those pills.”

SMALL GROUPS & GROUP PRESENTATIONS

3:40 – 4:00  CLOSING:  YES!

Presentation:  Overview

SCENE:  “You can’t have him.”