Eden Alternative
Learning Opportunities
Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care
Creating environments where people feel safe, seen, and supported starts with understanding trauma.
This June, we’re partnering with The Eden Alternative® to offer Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care—an interactive learning experience designed for teams who want to strengthen trust, relationships, and well-being across their communities.
Participants will gain:
✔ Practical tools to recognize and respond to trauma
✔ Strategies to reduce re-traumatization
✔ Approaches that support both care partners and those receiving support
This is more than education—it’s a shift in how we show up for one another.
👉 Join us this June and take the next step toward truly person-directed support.
Dementia Beyond Drugs Online
There is a better way to support people living with dementia—one that goes beyond medications.
This August, Dementia Beyond Drugs Online (DBDO) from The Eden Alternative® will help participants:
✔ Understand the meaning behind expressions of distress
✔ Build skills for supportive, responsive partnership
✔ Reduce reliance on antipsychotic medications
Grounded in real-life application, this course empowers teams to create environments where people living with dementia can thrive.
Be part of the movement to reimagine dementia support.
Certified Eden Associate Training (CEATO)
What does it really take to create a culture where everyone can thrive?
This July, we’re proud to promote Certified Eden Associate Training (CEATO) from The Eden Alternative®—a foundational experience for anyone committed to person-directed care and meaningful culture change.
Participants will:
✔ Explore the “what, why, and how” of transforming care environments
✔ Build practical skills to support autonomy, connection, and well-being
✔ Gain fresh perspective on aging, support, and partnership
CEATO brings together team members across roles to build a shared vision—and the tools to bring it to life.
Start your journey toward a more human-centered culture of care.
Care Plan Stories: The Elder Voice Initiative
Care plans should tell a story—not just check a box.
This July, we’re excited to share Care Plan Stories: From Regulations to Relationships, a learning experience from The Eden Alternative® designed to transform how care plans are created and used.
Participants will learn how to:
✔ Move beyond compliance to meaningful, relationship-centered care
✔ Elevate the voices, preferences, and strengths of each person
✔ Turn care plans into living documents that guide daily practice
Because when care plans reflect real lives, everything changes.






