Professional Development
Intergenerational Certificate Training
Developed by Vicki Rosebrook, PhD, Executive Director of the Macklin Intergenerational Institute, the training certifies successful participants as Intergenerational Guides who are equipped to build an outstanding intergenerational program modeled after the Macklin Intergenerational Institute. Participants taking this journey will discover the importance of relationships that cross generations, and the “how to’s” of facilitating multi-age relationships. If you have the desire to make an impact on the lives of individuals across the lifespan, this may be the most important journey you’ll ever take.
Xtreme Aging Training
The Macklin Intergenerational Institute's Xtreme Aging workshop is interactive and experiential. Participants will be able to identify and challenge common myths about aging, take part in a simulated experience as an Elder, and develop a plan of action to build better relationships with the elderly.
Statistics indicate that people are living longer, healthier lives. That, coupled with the well publicized fact that the Baby-Boomer generation is beginning to retire and will swell the ranks of the elderly to the highest levels in the history of the United States should be an important revelation to those in the "People" business. In the recent years ahead, the elderly will have an increasing impact on the economy with their available time and purchasing power. In order to identify the true needs of the elderly and to be effective in service to them, better understanding and skills are vital.
Our Aging Sensitivity programs include:
Xtreme Aging is an informative and interactive aging sensitivity workshop that provides the experience of aging through simulated activites.
Our Health and Safety Training programs include:
- Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention
- Common Childhood Illness
- CPR & First Aid