Communication Skills Workshop

Service Description

Communication can become one of dementia care's trickiest hurdles - turning daily interactions into heartache or frustration. The Communication Skills Workshop gives caregivers real, actionable dementia communication strategies tested in actual family rooms, not just theory. This practical workshop trains you in effective communication with dementia, meeting your loved one where they are, and rebuilding bridges that disease may have shaken. Participants will practice caregiver communication skills training, including how to handle repetition, redirect distress, and express warmth even when words falter. Special emphasis is placed on how to talk to dementia patients, utilizing gentle prompts, body language, and emotional presence. The workshop is built for both beginners and experienced caregivers, with a welcoming group format or online access for Santa Monica families and caregivers everywhere. Guidance always centers around engaging with loved ones with dementia respectfully and creatively. When the session closes, you'll step away more confident, equipped with practical communication tools and renewed hope for reaching your family member - one meaningful connection at a time.