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Classes

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center is pleased to offer several classes on an ongoing basis. Below is a list if the classes that we are currently offering. Each class is facilitated by an Master's level clinician and member of the RCRC staff.

  • Managing Frustration

    Managing Frustration is a popular workshop for family caregivers and paid respite workers taking care of those with dementia. This class will offer YOU skills to:

    • Learn to relax
    • Control negative thoughts
    • Communicate effectively
    • Act assertively when necessary
    • Take care of yourself
    • Reduce guilt, anger and depression

    This class is currently offered at the following locations:

    Guerneville: Class meetings will be held: Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 3, 10. All classes will meet from 1:30PM to 3:30PM at the Russian River Senior Center, 15010 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville, CA 95446. Please contact Silva at (707)869-0618 with any questions.

    Petaluma: Class Meetings will be held: Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5, 19, 26; March 4, 11, 18. Please note there will be no class on Feb 12 due to Holiday. All classes will meet from 9:30AM to 11:30AM at the Petaluma Peoples Services Center, 206 G Street, Petaluma, CA. Please contact (707)769-2815 with any questions.

  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers

    One of the greatest challenges of being a family caregiver is maintaining one's own physical and emotional health. This class will offer YOU tools to:

    • Reduce personal stress
    • Use community resources
    • Practice relaxation techniques
    • Make tough caregiving decisions
    • Reduce guilt, anger and depression
    • Set goals and problem-solve

    This class is currently offered at the following locations:

    Sonoma: Class meetings will be held: Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5, 19, 26; March 4, 11, 18. Please note there will be no class Feb. 12 due to Holiday. All classes will meet from 1:30PM to 4:00PM at the Vintage House, 264 First Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476. Please call (707)996-0311 with any questions.

  • It Takes Two

    It Takes Two is a popular 4-session series for family caregivers who care for a person with dementia. Caregivers will learn how to increase their abilities to:

    • Understand, communicate and remain "connected" with their loved ones
    • Understand and modify troublesome dementia behavior
    • Gain the participation and cooperation of your loved ones while assisting in activities of daily living

    This class is currently offered at the following locations:

    Clearlake: Class Meetings will be held: Jan. 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10. All classes will meet from 10AM to 12PM at St. John's Lutheran Church, 14310 Memory Lane, Clearlake, CA. Please contact Eva Johnson at (707)279-4836 with any questions.

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Redwood Caregiver Resource Center is a program of North Coast Opportunities Incorporated. Visit their website at www.ncoinc.org. Administrative offices are located at 413 North State Street, Ukiah, CA, 95482, (707)462-1954.