Training and Education
Education is at the core of everything we do. Recognising that different people learn in different ways, we offer a variety of educational experiences designed to help individuals transform the culture of care and ageing in their organisations and the broader community.
The Eden Alternative, although based on a simple philosophy, is a comprehensive approach that has to be applied and lived by all people involved to ensure that the quality of life of residents and employees is improved.
For this reason, we suggest that employees on all levels, as well as families, must be informed, educated and encouraged to actively engage in their role in this culture-change process.
Successful implementation of the Eden Alternative requires a commitment from owners, boards of management, managers and all staff to support those within their organisation who are genuinely able to effect change when providing care services to elders or residents, including relatives and the wider community. Commitment requires deep understanding and insight.
How to Introduce the Eden Alternative to your Organisation
Eden Alternative: Open Hearts, Open Minds
Open the hearts of everyone who lives and works within your organisation with this compelling introduction to the power of the Eden Alternative’s ten Principles. This learning experience is a meaningful way to introduce the way of life in a person-centred care culture, especially to board members and management or when welcoming new staff. Once hearts are opened, minds will follow.
- Gain a fundamental understanding of the Eden Alternative
- Be inspired to join the culture-change journey
- Learn why change is important to the well-being of the whole care partner team
Who should do this training?
- Board members and management staff before starting your Eden journey.
- It can be a routine orientation training done for new residents, family members and staff members to explain the Eden journey to them.
Presented: On request throughout the year.
Certified Eden Associate Training
Three-day course – CPD accredited and MQA approved
Certified Eden Associate Training, an exciting and challenging three-day journey into the world of person-centred care and culture change, has been changing lives for over 20 years. As the most widely practised, comprehensive approach to person-centred care, Certified Eden Associate Training has been proven to offer practical tools, resources and inspiration to empower individuals and teams to initiate and maintain effective change in long-term care.
Through our ten-principle approach to person-centred care, participants will:
- Tap into cutting-edge approaches in the person-centred care movement
- Return to their organisation or home equipped and inspired to initiate change
- Gain powerful team-building skills to strengthen care partnerships
- Learn how person-centred care drives improved quality and financial performance
- Get connected to a broad network of person-centred care resources worldwide
- Contribute to reframing the culture of care and perceptions of ageing in our society.
Who should do this training?
- Leadership teams from organisations along the entire care continuum seeking to grow their teams and transform their organisational culture
- Representatives of long-term care communities interested in initiating a culture-change journey. This flagship training is an essential first step for organisations wishing to adopt the Eden Alternative philosophy and join the Eden Register
- Long-term care regulators and policymakers interested in learning more about person-centred care.
NOTE: Attendees will be expected to complete an assignment after the course, which will acknowledge them as Eden Associates on a national register.
Become an Eden Associate
Three-day course - CPD accredited and MQA approved
Eden Alternative Associates have successfully completed three-day training in the principles and practices of the Eden Alternative. This training is delivered around the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark and in South Africa by certified Eden educators. Over 30,000 people have completed the training to date, and the results have been very encouraging.
The Associate training teaches the Ten Principles of the Eden Alternative, and gives specific suggestions and guidelines for putting them into practice. It encourages attendees to roll up their sleeves and put what they’ve learnt into action, while serving as an inspiration and leader − regardless of their professional role − to those around them.
The training helps participants learn more about each other and creates communities of support for after attendees have left the training. Many people who work in long-term-care organisations are Eden Associates. However, this training is open to everyone.
All participants who successfully complete the requirements of this course attain the status of Certified Eden Associate, a title that is recognised across the globe.
By attending the three-day Eden Associate Training, Eden Associates have earned the right to teach and share the vision of Eden in their own communities. Many organisations send as many people as possible to our Associate Training, as the special experience of becoming an Eden Associate is invaluable in making the commitment to the Eden journey.
In-house Group training
Let us come to you and deliver your chosen course or workshop at your nominated venue. This option offers savings, convenience, flexibility and team building opportunities.
- Smaller groups of attendees offer opportunity for better quality interactions. More time for questions and discussions of unique challenges within the specific organisation.
- Opportunity for plans and strategies to be compiled specific to the organisation.
- Can serve as a team building session for employees.
- No extra cost for transport and accommodation to attend training elsewhere.
We recommend between 15 – 25 attendees.
Interested? Please contact us at +230 5827 7714 or info@edenaltmu.com and let’s make it happen.
Other Eden Alternative Training
- Leadership Pathways to Culture Change, Two day course – CPD Accredited.
- GROWTH: Six Steps to Implementing Change, Two day course.
- Domains of Well-Being, One day course.
Become an Eden Associate
Eden Alternative Associates have successfully completed three-day training in the principles and practices of the Eden Alternative. This training is delivered around the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark and in South Africa and now in Mauritius by certified Eden educators. Over 30,000 people have completed the training to date, and the results have been very encouraging.
The Associate training teaches the Ten Principles of the Eden Alternative, and gives specific suggestions and guidelines for putting them into practice. It encourages attendees to roll up their sleeves and put what they’ve learnt into action, while serving as an inspiration and leader − regardless of their professional role − to those around them.
The training helps participants learn more about each other and creates communities of support for after attendees have left the training. Many people who work in long-term-care organisations are Eden Associates. However, this training is open to everyone.
All participants who successfully complete the requirements of this course attain the status of Certified Eden Associate, a title that is recognised across the globe.
By attending the three-day Eden Associate Training, Eden Associates have earned the right to teach and share the vision of Eden in their own communities. Many organisations send as many people as possible to the Associate Training, as the special experience of becoming an Eden Associate is invaluable in making the commitment to the Eden journey.
Consultation Services
Dig deeper, reach further and grow faster with an Eden Path to Mastery Guide
Path to Mastery Guides with the help of the Eden Consultant work collaboratively with the leadership teams to:
Assess the current environment and identify opportunities to improve.
Serve as a resource for the team by providing ongoing support
Help build an action plan with clear goals and objectives.
Share personal stories and best practices that reinforce person-directed concepts
Identify tools and resources available to achieve on-target, sustainable outcomes
Teach the Eden Alternative philoposhy and its Ten Principles
Provide guidance and education suited to organisation’s unique culture
Guide the organisation along on the Path to Mastery
Feel free to contact us for consultation services throughout the Eden Journey or to have an initial appointment with one of our consultants.