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An opportunity for AAA1C SCs and Members!

The Senior Alliance is conducting a FREE PATH leader training in 2013.  The training is 4 days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 31^st, February 1^st, February 7^th, and February 8^th.  A complimentary lunch will be served on all 4 days.  In addition, the PATH Leader Manual, the CD, Relaxation for Mind and Body, and the book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions (Fourth Edition) will be provided.  All four days must be attended to receive the free workshop materials and become certified.

(Please note the Leader training this month for 12/11, 12/13, 12/18, and 12/20 has been cancelled and rescheduled for the dates above.)

What is PATH?

For those who are not familiar, PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) is the name Michigan has adopted for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed by Stanford University.  PATH workshops empower participants to take an active role in managing their health.  PATH groups meet once a week for six weeks; each session lasts 2.5 hours.  During the sessions, participants learn skills needed in the day-to-day management of long-term health conditions (like arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, among others) to maintain and/or improve their ability to carry out activities of daily living.

What is PATH Leader Training?

Each PATH workshop is led by two trained leaders, one or both of whom should (ideally) have a chronic or long term illness.  Someone who attends a Leader Training can co-facilitate PATH workshops with another trained leader.  Leader trainings are 4 days long.

Who can become a PATH Leader? 

A PATH Leader should:

• Possess good listening skills
• Is non-judgmental
• A role model for healthy behaviors
• Has some experience with speaking in front of groups
• Is able to follow a scripted manual
• Possesses life experience resulting in empathy to the needs and abilities of older adults
• Is dependable and consistent
• May or may not be a health professional
• If the leader is a health professional, they must be able to facilitate as a peer leader and not as a health professional

A PATH Leader must also meet these requirements:

• Be willing and available to attend a 4 day leader training
• Be willing and available to co-facilitate one workshop within six months of attending training
• Co-facilitate at least one workshop once a year to remain authorized
• Participate in Michigan Partners on the PATH data collection

The Senior Alliance is looking for leaders who are interested in volunteering to co-facilitate workshops throughout Michigan.  We also chair the Southeast Michigan Partners on the PATH Regional group.  If you, or someone you know is interested, please complete and return the attached application to me.

Sincerely,

Amanda Pier

Program Specialist/PATH Master Trainer

Direct Dial:  (734) 727-2060

Fax:  (734) 722-2836