Validation Skill Building Block 6: Ask, don’t tell

The Skill Building Blocks (All 6 blocks)

6 online, on-demand training blocks that deliver basic Validation techniques that help you better communicate with aging parents and older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. In just 30 minutes you will learn an important communication skill. Each block has three parts which you can complete at your own pace.

Original price was: $150.00.Current price is: $135.00.

Block 6: Ask, Don’t Tell (The Skill Building Blocks)

Learn a simple but powerful tool for good communication when relating to aging parents or caring for an older adult living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Recognize the difference between your needs and those of the other person. By exploring the needs and feelings of the other, you create a bond, a trusting relationship. This is the foundation of open communication.

$25.00

Welcome to the sixth and last Skill Building block.

In Block 1 you learned how to center yourself; in Block 2 you practiced observing and calibrating; in Block 3 you learned about how to find a respectful tone of voice; in Block 4 you learned how to make respectful eye contact, and in Block 5 you learned how to find a respectful distance. Each Block is a step towards building the ‘validating attitude’. This approach allows you to connect to older adults more easily and quickly.

If you are just joining Skill Building Blocks, Welcome! We hope you will go back and take the other lessons in order to complete the ‘validating attitude’ and have everything you need. 

Please complete each section of this training at your own tempo. You don’t need to do them all at once. It’s recommended to repeat sections to integrate the knowledge and skills.

Start by clicking on Lesson 1 below.

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