Your Career Denise M. Brown About Me Founded CareGiving.com in 1996 Staged the caregiving experience in 1997 Launched CCC training in 2016 Regularly share insights with reporters 2017 Influencer in Aging Help my parents Become a CCC!2 Our training programs are not: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or home health aide training programs About a disease process About the logistics of starting a small business (connect with your local SBA for this) Become a CCC!3 Our training programs are: For those who care or cared for a family member About helping the family caregiver and former family caregiver About becoming a volunteer or business owner So you can make a difference to those who care Become a CCC!4
We are specialists in the practice of family caregiving. Become a CCC!5 Genesis of a training program The inspiration Why consultant What came next My vision Become a CCC!6 Why become certified? It's a profession It's accountable It s training that s been approved for CEUs It separates you from the competition You gain knowledge, tools, insights, support and collaborative opportunities Become a CCC!7 Become a CCC!8
It will be hard work. Become a CCC!9 Qualifications for any of our programs: Have a personal or professional caregiving experience, currently or in your past; Be compassionate, open-minded and curious; Have peace about your own caregiving experience. Become a CCC!10 Our Programs Become a CCC!11 Certified Caregiving Advocate Become a catalyst for change Learn how to find your voice about an issue that s important to you Learn how to use your voice for good Learn how to turn your voice into a movement Connect with others to amplify your message Become a CCC!12
Certified Caregiving Advocate One-hour webinar and an exam Renew every two years Get the training for free when you join our co-op for $29.95 Otherwise pay $49.95 Training available on April 3 Become a CCC!13 Certified Caregiving Facilitator Lead effective support groups for family caregivers and former family caregivers Create effective caregiving conversations Facilitation skills Support group curriculum Access to our tools (our wheels ) Become a CCC!14 Certified Caregiving Facilitator Training: Four-hour virtual or in-person training Attend 3 chats on CareGiving.com Pass an exam Time commitment: 8 hours $299 Become a CCC!15 Caregiving = Small Business Owner Managing a caregiving experience is like running an enterprise Support with strategies, decisions, managing emotions (Consultant) Help with our To Do List (Specialist) Become a CCC!16
Certified Caregiving Specialist Specialize Become a CCC!17 Certified Caregiving Specialist Right for you if: You want the flexibility of working when you can Want to earn extra money during your caregiving experience Are detail-oriented, organized and enjoy completing tasks Become a CCC!18 Certified Caregiving Specialist Similar to a Virtual Assistant Must be a Pragmatic Caregiver Charge for your services Become a CCC!19 Certified Caregiving Specialist Work virtually to manage the family caregiver s To Do list Manage the calendar Manage the appointments Organize the experience Check in on service providers Find the best products at the best price Research options Become a CCC!20
Certified Caregiving Specialist Training: Four-hour live virtual training Complete 5 tasks for 5 CCCs Attend 3 chats on CareGiving.com Pass an exam Time commitment: 13 hours $399 (Payment plan available) Become a CCC!21 Certified Caregiving Specialist Scholarships 10 scholarships available Complete the application on CareGiving.com Become a CCC!22 Consult Become a CCC!23 Right for you if: Feel peace about a completed caregiving experience Want to have a business that serves family caregivers and/ or former family caregivers Want to work one-on-one or by leading small groups Become a CCC!24
Three options to complete our CCC coursework: Through a 9-week virtual program or During a 1-day virtual meeting or During a 1-day in-person meeting Become a CCC!25 Option 1: 9-Week Virtual Program You watch one module each week You join a weekly virtual meeting discuss that week s module Become a CCC!26 Option 2: Virtual one-day training You receive access to all modules which you watch before we meet We review information and practice skills during our day together Become a CCC!27 Option 3: Our in-person training You receive access to all modules which you watch before we meet in person We review information and practice skills during our day together Want to hold a CCC training at your location? Contact me for details.
When you enroll, you receive: The CCC training manual and tip sheets. Our survey results (stress survey, annual survey, working family caregiver survey). The Caregiving Years ebook. Life After Caregiving Ends, a Guide to Beginning Again ebook. Become a CCC!29 You receive: Sessions with our 7 CCC Skills Consultants Each consultant has completed our CCC course Ensure you complete the training with Connections to our community Confidence with our communication process A product or service you are ready to launch Networking skills to help you market CareGiving.com page, profile and blog Become a CCC!30 You also receive: Access to our tools and assessments Training videos included in Module 9 Use the tools in support groups, workshops, one-on-one sessions or group sessions Become a CCC!31 You become certified after you: Listen to 9 modules; Participate in weekly video chats or attend the day-long training; Pass a two-part exam; Participate in at least three chats on CareGiving.com; Become a CCC!32
Demonstrate knowledge of the skills we learn; Complete calls with our CCC Skills Consultants; Tell a four-minute caregiving story during the training. Time commitment: 35 hours Become a CCC!33 After certification: A CCC certificate logo you can display on business cards, website, social media Monthly conference calls with other CCCs to practice your skills and gain ideas on how to use our tools Become a CCC!34 You re-certify every two years: $249 8 CEUs Pass an exam Demonstrate knowledge of our skills Become a CCC!35 Next steps: Certified Caregiving Educator SAGE Giving Partner Become a CCC!36
Certified Caregiving Educator Educate Become a CCC!37 Certified Caregiving Educator Right for you if: Want to deliver workshops Love our concept, The Caregiving Years, Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey Understand the best way to build your business to get out there and connect Certified Caregiving Educator Training: Four modules Live training during you which you deliver The Caregiving Years presentation program One 30-minute coaching call with me Time commitment: 10 hours Certified Caregiving Educator Deliver The Caregiving Years presentation 5 times within one year and receive additional training: One-hour coaching call with me Caregiving Sensitivity Training for Managers and Employers Building H.O.P.E., a resiliency training program Beginning After Caregiving Ends You re the CEO: Leadership Training for the Family Caregiver
SAGE Giving Launch Become a CCC!41 SAGE Giving Right for you if: Want a road map to launch your business Want accountability Want support to overcome worries SAGE Giving 90-day business development program Become a CCC, CCE and CCF Receive marketing, messaging and time management training Access to me when you need it 3 coaching calls with me Recorded sessions from NCC17 and NCC18 Time commitment: 65 hours over 3 months Partner Partner Become a CCC!44
Partner Right for you if: Want to deliver our CCF, CCS, CCC and CCE training programs Love teaching Love supporting others as they launch a business Costs Become a CCC!46 Cost for CCC and CCE: $1,997 for CCC $599 for CCE (Price increases to $899 on 4/10) Become a CCC!47 Cost for CCC and CCE $1,997 for CCC $599 for CCE Total: $2,596 Package cost: $2,297 Price increases to $2,497 on 4/10 Become a CCC!48
SAGE Giving $3,497 90-day business development program Payment plan available Become a CCC!49 Charter CareGiving.com Partner $6,997 Get paid for delivering CCC and CCE training Renew annually ($1,000) Payment plan available Become a CCC!50 Qualify for a Consultant scholarship Tuition waived (CCC program is free) Join CareGiving.com and participate in four of our chats for one month (either a daily or weekly chat) Become a CCC!51 Qualify for a Consultant scholarship (cont.) Email denise@caregiving.com: The dates and observations of your chat participation Your personal caregiving experience Your goals for your work with family caregivers Why the program presents a financial hardship
A student says: Denise is a fabulous teacher. The material is well thought out and presented in a way that makes a lot of sense. It helps to have a group of people whom you get to know through the live calls and in the chats to bounce ideas off of. Become a CCC!53 A student says: Any opportunity you have to work with Denise Brown will benefit you as an individual and as a caregiver. Her curriculum is based on a lifetime of hard work and the innate ability to understand human nature. She is approachable and passionate about her vision for this program and how it benefits caregivers. Become a CCC!54 A student says: I cannot recommend the program highly enough. The course material is impeccably organized. The community support is abundant. The supplemental resource materials add a layer to the already dense class teachings. Denise is an encouraging and supportive teacher whose passion for her work is evident in each interaction. Become a CCC!55 1 st Annual National Caregiving Conference Four of our five CCEs presented pre-conference intensives Six CCCs (3 of whom are CCEs) presented during our conference Become a CCC!56
2nd Annual National Caregiving Conference A CCC and CCE led last year's conference steering committee 16 CCCs presented Become a CCC!57 3rd Annual National Caregiving Conference Our first trainers held CCC training the day before and the day after our conference Five CCCs shared their successes during our Saturday lunch break Become a CCC!58 Opportunities include family caregivers hiring you: To be their back-up; To vent to; To brainstorm solutions; To organize medical paperwork; To manage a move; To find help; Become a CCC!59 Opportunities include family caregivers hiring you: To attend care conferences at a caree's nursing home; To assist in finding a facility; To manage a budget; To run errands; Become a CCC!60
Opportunities include family caregivers hiring you: To provide respite care; To file and track an appeal; To be available during hospitalizations; To help the transition into life after caregiving ends; Become a CCC!61 Opportunities include family caregivers hiring you: To do anything you wish someone would have done for you. Become a CCC!62 Opportunities A local church contracts for your services; Hold a Wellness Fair for those Who Care at local employers; Partner with elder law attorneys, geriatric care managers, senior move managers. Become a CCC!63 Opportunities Sponsor conferences in your community. Work with your local library to hold a caregiving fair. Become a CCC!64
Get sponsored to offset the costs: Check with your church Check with a local social service agency Check with your employer Become a CCC!65 Join me: Certified Caregiving Advocate Certified Caregiving Facilitator Certified Caregiving Specialist Become a CCC!66 Join me: Certified Caregiving Educator SAGE Giving CareGiving.com Partner Become a CCC!67 Denise Brown denise@caregiving.com 773-343-6341 Become a CCC!68