Become a Senior Peer Counselor!

Get Connected Icon Happens On Oct 10, 2019
Get Connected Icon 9 am - 4 pm
Expired

Description

AGING WELL

SENIOR PEER COUNSELING WORKSHOP

Wilshire Community Services is offering a two-day comprehensive workshop on processes and issues that impact healthy aging. The training brings together experts in the field of aging to create a rich learning experience on issues related to late life and peer experiences. Participants will be able to more completely understand their own aging experience and learn how to skillfully assist Older Adults in various settings.

This workshop is geared towards individuals who would like to understand the complexities of aging, and complete the first 6 hours of the Senior Peer Counseling training to become a Senior Peer Counselor (must be 55+). Peer Counselors offer skilled listening and guidance to help Older Adults navigate transitions that accompany aging.

 

Interested in becoming a Senior Peer Counselor? Wilshire Community Services trains volunteers age 55+ to provide free in-home supportive counseling to seniors. Peer Counselors offer skilled listening and guidance to help older adults navigate the ups and downs of aging. Counselors are trained to provide quality services that have been shown to improve the quality of life of older adults and support their independence as they face various life circumstances.

 

Volunteers benefit from a free specialized advanced seminar series, mileage reimbursement, weekly professional supervision, on-going training opportunities, and enjoy camaraderie with fellow Counselors.

 

 

WORKSHOP INFORMATION

 

  • Thursday and Friday, October 10th & 11th, 9:00am-4:00pm 
  • Wilshire Community Services, 285 South Street Suite J, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Please contact Jennifer Kaplan to RSVP. Registration required: 805.547.7025 x2216 or jkaplan@wilshirehcs.org

Details

Get Connected Icon 55 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
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Location

Get Connected Icon 285 South Street
Suite J
San Luis Obispo, CA  93401