ALCA New England Chapter Meetings

Chapter Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, for most months except December, July and August.

Guest Policy: You are welcome to attend the program as a guest, free of charge. If you would like to attend more than two programs, or if you would like to receive a certificate, you may do so upon joining ALCA. (CE certificates are only sent to active members, as it is a free membership benefit.)

Upcoming Meetings

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Please join us for the May Meeting on Zoom!

Transforming Care: How Art Can Rejuvenate You & Your Clients

Wednesday,  May 21, 2025

4:30-6:05 pm

1.5 CE  CCMC, SW

Speaker: Erica Curcio ATR-BC, LMHC, CDP

Are you ready to experience a transformative approach to caregiving that goes beyond traditional methods? This unique presentation offers care managers an opportunity to explore innovative, hands-on techniques designed to reduce burnout, enhance client relationships, and promote emotional resilience—all through the power of creative expression.Unlike standard lectures or webinars, this interactive, experiential session will immerse you in creative exercises that engage the brain in stress relief, build deeper connections with clients, and provide actionable strategies to incorporate into your daily practice.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, seeking new ways to connect with clients, or just looking for an engaging and inspiring learning experience, this session is for you. Walk away with renewed energy, a fresh perspective, and practical tools to transform both your professional and personal well-being. Come experience a presentation like no other—where you don’t just listen, you create, reflect, and grow. Please inquire as to the list of materials to bring to the program.

Learning objectives: 

Participants will explore how to reduce their own care provider burnout through art techniques designed to connect with the amygdala -the section of the brain that handles stress.

Participants will describe why selection of art materials for clients is important.

Participants will list active listening techniques and describe how to use those skills in a therapeutic art experience, with the hope of enhancing their connections with clients.

Participants will describe the distinction between offering art therapy and providing art that is therapeutic.

Participants will discuss the importance of nervous system regulation after high stress work and practice a new technique to regulate their own nervous systems.

Contact Hours

Please note that anyone arriving after 4:35 pm will not be entitled to a certificate. Full attendance is required for the certificate.

RSVP

Please RSVP no later than May 19th

RSVP & Information updates will be in the weekly ListServe announcements.

Individuals wishing to learn more about membership and to attend a chapter program, please email: alcanewenglandmembers@gmail.com

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