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EC106 Grief and Bereavement

(33 hours)

Explores our responses to the experience of bereavement, the sorrow and anxiety of grief and the task of moving on with life. Challenges us to look frankly at the meaning of funeral and memorialization processes, to face the issues surrounding suicide, homicide and genocide; to analyze the controversy surrounding euthanasia and reincarnation; explores the current theoretical perspectives on grief; helps us to find ways to assist others to cope with their death encounters

Text: Same as EC105

EC101 Perspectives on Aging

Part One (33 hours) - Focuses on exploring in detail the emotional, social, physical and spiritual factors related to aging. Based on the Study of Adult Development at Harvard University - offers significant, reliable data that tells us what successful aging is and how to achieve it.

Text: Aging Well, by George Vaillant

Part Two (33 hours) - A new paradigm suggesting that the aging process can be slowed and even reversed. Will open your mind and challenge your concept of aging; will enhance the quality and quantity of your life; change forever your perception of aging.

Text: Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, by Deepak Chopra

EC103 Physiological Concerns of Aging

(66 hours)

Gain an understanding of cancer's causes, diagnoses and standard therapies; explore alternative and complementary therapies. The emotional and physical toll of a cancer diagnosis is recognized and discussed. Emphasis is on informing both the patient and the caregiver so that the patient can be supported and allowed to become an active participant in his care and treatment. Also addresses Parkinsonism; offers useful advice for those living with the disease.

Text: Supportive Cancer Care, Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum

EC104 Effective Communication with the Elderly

Part One (29 hours) - Identifies the elements essential to good communication; offers practical technique as well as new methods for enhancing communication with aged clients. The subject of elder abuse is addressed. Learn to recognize and stop this problem.

Text: Communication Skills for Working with Elders, by Bender-Dreher

Part Two (29 hours) - Leads you through the realities of caring for a person with Alzheimer's; teaches how to make the care you give more effective and rewarding; highlights symptoms/traits to look for at each stage of the disease; offers treatment and support methods and ways to manage your stress as a caregiver. Gain valuable insight into Alzheimer's; learn to recognize its effect on the behaviour of the person affected. Learn effective coping methods to assist you in meeting the demands of caring for a person with Alzheimer's.

Text: Alzheimer's - A Care Giver's Guide..., by Howard Gruetzner

EC107 Taking Care of the Caregiver

(8 hours)

The quality of care we give to those in need depends in part on our own attitude towards life. This simple, practical guide shows how to be happy now, no matter what our circumstances or problems; how to alleviate the stress associated with care giving by changing our perspectives and restoring joy to our daily duties.

Text: You Can Be Happy No Matter What, by Richard Carlson

Certificate Courses

UG-02 Attention Deficit Disorder

(25 hours)

Synthesizes findings of modern neuro-scientific research, developmental psychology, family systems theory, genetics, medical science. Interprets social/cultural trends and case histories, shows importance of both the environment and the quality of the parent-child relationship in treating ADD.

Text: Scattered, by Gabor Mate

UG-03 Hypothyroidism

(25 hours)

Teaches about the thyroid gland, how it works and affects the health and lives of those with low thyroid function. The many and varied symptoms of hypothyroidism are illustrated through numerous case studies.

Text: Hypothyroidism, the Unsuspected Illness, by Barnes & Galton

UG-04 Homeopathy

(25 hours)

Gives comprehensive and practical guidelines to improving family health through homeopathy. Clinical evidence accumulated over more than 150 years of use proves the viability and efficacy of homeopathic medicine; course points out how well it can work alongside standard medical practice.

Text. Homeopathic Medicine at Home, Panos & Heimlich

UG -05 Coping With Infertility Naturally

(25 hours)

Explains relationship between reproduction, nutrition and emotions; illustrates effect of artificial additives, drugs, toxins, stress and other factors on the fertility functions; demonstrates benefits of vitamins, minerals, herbs; points out influence of positive emotions for those trying to conceive.

Text: Overcoming Infertility Naturally, by K. Bradstreet

Elder Care Courses

(No Certificate)

EC102 Chronic Pain Management the Natural Way

(33 hours)

Causes and patterns of chronic pain, choices of treatment and management, places, people and clinics to consult, and the wide spectrum of treatment choices that one has. Information on diet, physical conditioning, social support and stress; an understanding of the complex and technical aspects of this difficult branch of health care; commonly used drugs and the nutritional loss they cause; practical advice on how to maintain nutritional health while on drug therapy.

Texts: Chronic Pain Management Source Book, by David Drum, Nutritional Cost of Prescription Drugs, by Pelton & LaValle.

EC105 Death and Dying

(33 hours)

Gain a better understanding of our relationship with death by exploring our thoughts, feelings, anxiety and denial, and the many choices and decisions to be made concerning the end of our lives. Gives us a more mature attitude towards death, allows us to effectively help those who have reached that point in their journey.

Text: Death, Society & the Human Experience, by R. Kastenbaum