Calendar of Susan Kohler’s Seminars
December 8, 2017, 1:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Managing the Communication Challenges of Persons with Dementia
Presenters: Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP and Lené Levy-Storms PhD, MPH
UCLA School of Dentistry, Active Older Adults
714 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-206-3904
October 7, 2017, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
A Conversation You Won’t Forget:
Communication Techniques for Caregivers
of Persons with Dementia
Presented by Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP
Transformative Living
Carondelet Center
11999 Chalon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Enroll: E-mail Ray Mattes at RMattes@csjla.org or call 310.889.2163
Caring for a loved one with dementia presents many challenges for family caregivers. Effective communication between you and those in your care is essential to establishing a foundation in maintaining a positive environment with daily care and interactions. This interactive workshop is designed to help families, friends and community members understand the disorder and learn how to make an emotional connection that will provide safety and cooperation in caregiving.
November 11, 2016, 9 – 11 a.m.
A Conversation You Won’t Forget: Communication Techniques for Caregivers of Persons with Dementia.
An interactive workshop for family caregivers
presented by Connected Hearts LLC Co-Founder, Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP
Alzheimer’s Cafe
Brookside Golf Club (Madrid Room)
1133 Rosemont Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
RSVP to: Laura Koperski 626-585-3594
We are pleased to announce that Susan Kohler MS, CCC-SLP, a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist, will present “A Conversation You Won’t Forget: Communication Techniques for Caregivers of Persons with Dementia.” Susan is known across the country for her unique approach to communication training from her “GET CONNECTED” program. She will share some of her techniques on how to make an “emotional connection,” troubleshoot, use positive creative solutions and keep your sense of humor for delivering the best in dementia care. She’ll present a special short film, compelling and uplifting about our shared mission to support our dementia population. And for those in attendance, a chance to experience the communication techniques and join the “Commitment Club,” pledging to be the model of excellence in dementia care.
October 12, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Get Connected
~ Making a difference in the lives of those with dementia
Presented by Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP
Cal State Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840Contact: Maria Claver maria.claver@csulb.edu
May 17, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
A Conversation You Won’t Forget:
Communication Techniques for Caregivers
of Persons with Dementia
Presented by Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP
VITAS Healthcare
Carondelet Center
11999 Chalon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Enroll: E-mail Alma Guiterrez at agutierrez@csjla.org or call 310.889.2171
Caring for a loved one with dementia presents many challenges for family caregivers. Effective communication between you and those in your care is essential to establishing a foundation in maintaining a positive environment with daily care and interactions. This interactive workshop is designed to help families, friends and community members understand the disorder and learn how to make an emotional connection that will provide safety and cooperation in caregiving.
May 14, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
A Conversation You Won’t Forget:
Communication Techniques for Caregivers
of Persons with Dementia
Presented by Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP
VITAS Healthcare
16830 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 315
Encino, CA 91436
Enroll: E-mail David.Lackey@vitas.com or call 818.971.3408
Caring for a loved one with dementia presents many challenges for family caregivers. Effective communication between you and those in your care is essential to establishing a foundation in maintaining a positive environment with daily care and interactions. This interactive workshop is designed to help families, friends and community members understand the disorder and learn how to make an emotional connection that will provide safety and cooperation in caregiving.
December 5, 2015, 1:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Managing the Communication Challenges of Persons with Dementia
Presenters: Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP and Lené Levy-Storms PhD, MPH
UCLA School of Dentistry, Active Older Adults
714 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-206-3904
October 13, 2015, 9 – 11 a.m.
A Conversation You Won’t Forget: Communication Techniques for Caregivers of Persons with Dementia.
An interactive workshop for family caregivers
presented by Connected Hearts LLC Co-Founder, Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP
Alzheimer’s Cafe
Brookside Golf Club (Madrid Room)
1133 Rosemont Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
RSVP to: Laura Koperski 626-585-3594
We are pleased to announce that Susan Kohler MS, CCC-SLP, a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist, will present “A Conversation You Won’t Forget: Communication Techniques for Caregivers of Persons with Dementia.” Susan is known across the country for her unique approach to communication training from her “GET CONNECTED” program. She will share some of her techniques on how to make an “emotional connection,” troubleshoot, use positive creative solutions and keep your sense of humor for delivering the best in dementia care. She’ll present a special short film, compelling and uplifting about our shared mission to support our dementia population. And for those in attendance, a chance to experience the communication techniques and join the “Commitment Club,” pledging to be the model of excellence in dementia care.
July 23, 2015, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Managing the Communication Challenges of Persons with Dementia
An interactive workshop for family caregivers
presented by Connected Hearts LLC Co-Founder, Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP
The Kensington Sierra Madre
245 West Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
RSVP to: 626-355-5700
Family members will learn how to make an emotional connection with their loved ones through a unique, interactive workshop that trains best practices for communication with daily interaction and care.
June 4, 2015, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
A Conversation You Won’t Forget:
Communication Techniques for Caregivers of Persons with Dementia
Note NEW meeting location: Vista Cove at Arcadia!!
(Parking is available just south of Vista Cove off of Sunset)
San Gabriel Valley Alzheimer’s Task Force meeting for dementia related topics and networking
Vista Cove at Arcadia (601 Sunset Blvd., Arcadia 91007)
RSVP to: Miles at MilesYoshisato@VistaCove.net
by Thursday, June 4, 2015.
(Please note with your RSVP if you want to purchase lunch for $8)
Dear Alzheimer’s Task Force Members,
We are pleased to announce that Susan Kohler MSCCCSLP, a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist, will present “A Conversation You Won’t Forget: Communication Techniques for Caregivers of Persons with Dementia.” Susan has been working “in the trenches” with the elderly population in hospitals, home and Adult Day Health Care settings for over 20 years; work that has gained her recognition in lecturing and interactive training of her evidenced based communication techniques. Susan’s techniques are the central focus with UCLA’s research project with Dr. Lené Levy-Storms, “Therapeutic Communication during Nursing Home Care,” Susan’s unique approach to communication training teaches you how to make an “emotional connection,” key to creating safety and cooperation with care. The Program is called “GET CONNECTED” and you will participate in Susan’s unique approach to communication training, learn how to make an “emotional connection,” troubleshoot, use positive creative solutions and keep your sense of humor for excellence in dementia care.
March 6, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
Get Connected
~ Making a difference in the lives of those with dementia
Presented by Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP
Cal State Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840Contact: Maria Claver maria.claver@csulb.edu
December 12, 2014, 1:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Managing the Communication Challenges of Persons with Dementia
Presenters: Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP and Lené Levy-Storms PhD, MPH
UCLA School of Dentistry, Active Older Adults
714 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095Phone: 310-206-3904
November 6, 2014, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Get Connected Workshop
San Gabriel Valley Alzheimer’s Task Force meeting for dementia related topics and networking
Sunrise at San Marino
8332 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775RSVP to: Miles at MilesYoshisato@VistaCove.net
by Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
Please note with your RSVP if
you want to purchase lunch for $8.
Dear Alzheimer’s Task Force Members,
We are pleased to announce that Susan Kohler MSCCCSLP, a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist, will present “A Conversation You Won’t Forget: Communication Techniques for Caregivers of Persons with Dementia.” Susan has been working “in the trenches” with the elderly population in hospitals, home and Adult Day Health Care settings for over 20 years; work that has gained her recognition in lecturing and interactive training of her evidenced based communication techniques. Susan’s techniques are the central focus with UCLA’s research project with Dr. Lené Levy-Storms, “Therapeutic Communication during Nursing Home Care,” Susan’s unique approach to communication training teaches you how to make an “emotional connection,” key to creating safety and cooperation with care. The Program is called “GET CONNECTED” and you will participate in Susan’s unique approach to communication training, learn how to make an “emotional connection,” troubleshoot, use positive creative solutions and keep your sense of humor for excellence in dementia care.
October 10, 2014, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Therapy Services in the Acute Care Setting
Marina del Rey Hospital Lunch Seminar
Susan Kohler MS, CCC-SLP
Marina del Rey Hospital – Board Room
4650 Lincoln Blvd.
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Contact: marina.education@marinahospital.com
December 12, 2013, 2:00-5:00 p.m. (11:30am Lunch and Presentation)
Managing the Communication Challenges of Persons with Dementia
Interactive Training for Family Caregivers
presented by Lené Levy Storms PhD, MPH and
Susan Kohler MS, CCC-SLP
UCLA Campus
A Conversation That You Won’t Forget: Communication Techniques for Caregivers of Persons with Dementia.
Join UCLA Luskin faculty expert Lené Levy Storms and speech-language pathologist Susan Kohler, author of “How to Communicate with Alzheimer’s,” to discuss research and breakthroughs regarding communication with individuals suffering from dementia. Learn important lessons on effective communications for loved ones, friends and patients.
Contact: Melissa Bersofsky Rodgers
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
310-206-7949 to reserve your space
September 28th, 2013, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Managing the Communication Challenges of Persons with Dementia
Interactive Training for Family Caregivers
presented by Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP
Apple Mountain Golf Club & Resort
4915 N. River Road
Freeland (Saginaw), MI 48623Contact: 989-793-2300 to reserve your space
August 24th, 2013
Managing the Communication Challenges of Persons with Dementia
Interactive Training for Healthcare Professionals
presented by Susan Kohler MS, CCC-SLP
The Rehabilitation Center of Santa Monica
1338 20th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404Contact: Linda Lindholm at 310-463-2784
March 14, 2013, 3:00pm–6:15 p.m. | Platinum F, G, H | SESSION W4
Skills Workshop: Managing the Communication Challenges of Persons with Dementia
(TICKETED EVENT)
Faculty: Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP
and Lené Levy-Storms, PhD, MPH
The purpose of this workshop is to train health care leaders how to train their direct care staff and caregiving family members in practical techniques to achieve better communication with persons who are living with dementia and promote safety and cooperation with care and interactions. The faculty’s unique approach to communication with this population focuses on making an “emotional connection” as the heart of compassionate, patient-centered care. The program will have two main parts:
- “Get Connected”: Therapeutic Communication Techniques for Patients with Dementia and
- Experiential training in how to teach “Get Connected.
March 7, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Get Connected
~ Making a difference in the lives of those with dementia
Presented by Susan Kohler, MS, CCC-SLP
Cal State Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
December 5th and 19th, 2011
November 7th and 21st, 2011
September 12th and 26th, 2011
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