Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A) typically provides a robust in-person training as well as webinars, but due to the need for social distancing during COVID-19, our trainings are now online.
Through the month of May, V4A is offering some dynamic online trainings at minimal to no cost to the general public.
The first training, Cyber Aware Tech Training is offered on Thursday, May 7 at 1:00 through a collaborative effort with AT&T. As life shifts online and we take advantage of connected technology like smart phones, tablets, and other devices to virtually engage with colleagues and loved ones, we all need to be aware of potential risks. The good news is we are here to provide simple, fast steps that we can all use to protect against scams, fraud, robocalling and more.
This interactive session will share how we can stay safe in a digital world while taking full advantage of the latest connected technology and devices. The AT&T presenters for the event include Ryan Clark, Regional Director of AT&T VT External Affairs, Michael Hartigan, Director of Public Affairs – AT&T New England, and Shane Anderson, AT&T Store Manager, Montpelier. This session is free.
Then, on Friday, May 8th at 1:00, join us for Navigating Through Grief and Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic. This session will help us to acknowledge and validate complex layers of grief during these difficult in times of uncertainty. How do you cope with your sense of loss? How can you stay connected while in physical isolation? What should you say or not say to someone who is grieving? We will explore supportive strategies for confronting the grief and anxiety one may experience in the midst of all these unknowns. Presented by Francesca Arnoldy, Program Director, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine's End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program. The cost is $20.
On Friday, May 15th at 2:30, join us for Mindfulness Practices for Stress Reduction and Self-Care in Uncertain Times. Together we will explore how mindfulness concepts, skills, and practices can support us with stress reduction and self-care during this dynamic time. Participants will have an opportunity to experience a mindfulness practice and have simple practices/resources to take away to support them on a daily basis, as they navigate the present demands. The hour and a half session will end with a Q &A. Presented by Deb Sherrer, M.A., C-IAYT, Psychotherapist, Yoga Therapist, and Mindfulness Instructor. This session is free.
To register for the V4A Training events, visit our website at https://www.vermont4a.org/training-program. For questions, please email [email protected]. Donations are welcome.