Each month Respite Care Association of Wisconsin releases a FREE mini online training. Monthly Mini-Courses are short courses covering various topics geared for either family caregivers, respite providers, or both. These courses may focus on children, adults, older adults, or lifespan issues.
Archive of Past Monthly Minis
October 2022 – Long-term Care Supports in WI – video webinar
Handouts: PowerPoint, Long-term Care Supports Contact Information, Helpful Resources for Children Services, Medicaid and Children’s Services Overview, ADRC Brochure, IRIS, Family Care, PACE Services, ADRC Map
September 2022 – Finding Clients – How to Market Yourself as a Respite Provider- video webinar
Handouts: How to Market PowerPoint
August 2022 – Creating Goals Around Recreation and Leisure – video webinar
Handouts: Recreation and Leisure PowerPoint
July 2022 – Safety and Crisis Planning – video webinar
Handouts: Safety Plan Examples
June 2022 – Self-Care and Coping Strategies- video webinar
November 2021 – Respite Care Provider Training Q&A – video webinar
October 2021 – Emergency Situations During Respite Care – video webinar
September 2021 – Caring For Yourself as You Care for Others – video webinar
August 2021 – Creating a Strong Respite Registry Profile (for providers) – video webinar
July 2021 – Tips & Tricks for Creating a Calm Environment – video webinar
June 2021 – Meaningful Summertime Activities & Adaptations – video webinar
May 2021 – How to Find, Train, and Retain a Respite Provider – video webinar
March 2021 – Becoming an Independent Respite Provider – video webinar
February 2021 – Visual Supports 3-Part Series
Part 1: Visual Supports for Children and Adults – video webinar
Part 2: Visual Supports for Older Adults – video webinar
Part 3: Tips for Creating Your Own Visuals – video webinar
January 2021 – Using Visual Supports – video webinar
August 2020 – Becoming an Independent Respite Provider – online course
July 2020 – Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Children – online course
March 2020/April 2020 – Finding Your New Normal During COVID-19 – online course