Adult Education - Mid Week Classes
2010 Wednesday at the Commons Classes
Wednesday at the Commons classes are adult classes which are scheduled around the Wednesday evening Holy Eucharist at 5:30pm in the Chapel. The service is followed by a Common Meal and table fellowship (suggested donation for the meal) at 6:00pm and class at 7:00 - 8:30pm. There may be a fee for some classes, which can vary depending on the offering and there may be a charge for materials. Pre-registration is necessary for the meal, call 503-478-1202 by Monday at 4:00pm.
Upcoming Classes
POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS CLASS
Beginning Wednesday evening, September 23, Trinity will offer a 6-week class on Powerful Tools for Caregivers, an award-winning program developed by Legacy Caregiver Services, part of Legacy Health, a Portland non-profit healthcare organization. The class will be held at Trinity from 7- 8:30 p.m.
Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers often feel they have restricted personal and social activities and have no control over events. This feeling of powerlessness can have a significant negative impact on caregivers' physical and emotional health.
In the six weekly classes, caregivers will develop a wealth of self-care tools to: reduce personal stress; change negative self-talk; communicate their needs to family members and healthcare/service providers; communicate more effectively in challenging situations; recognize the messages in their emotions; deal with difficult feelings; and make tough decisions regarding placement, driving issues, and finances.
For more information about the class, contact Priscilla Cowell.