
AIG Learning Center
(j) Sixth Webinar: Practical Applications from The ZONE: A Conversation with The paraDocs
- Registration Closed
The ZONE was started over a year ago by the paraDocs, Dr. Francis Battisti and Dr. Helen Battisti. The purpose of The ZONE was to assist individuals navigating the pandemic with healthy lifestyle and psychological tips. What started as a newsletter is now a blog shared with individuals throughout the United States and beyond, discussing various topics of personal growth and self-care. To earn a continuing education credit hour, you must be present for this two-hour webinar in its entirety.
Learning Outcome:
Describe one or two strategies that can help improve work/life balance.
Continuing Education
Registrants seeking continuing education will be asked to watch the webinar in full, record and submit verification codes, and submit an evaluation form.
Nursing Home Administrators: This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 2 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #20221012-2-A77208-DL
Catholic Chaplains: The National Association of Catholic Chaplains has approved this program for 2.0 Continuing Education Hours.
Dietitians (Registered): This webinar is part of the program “Calm After the Storm: A Caregiver’s Parachute to Safety.” People who complete this webinar in full will receive 2.0 Contact Hours. This Educational Program Has Been Approved For 10 Continuing Professional Education Hours By The Commission On Dietetic Registration. CPE Prior Approval Verification Activity 164786 Performance Indictors: # 3.1.1; 7.3.2; 8.3.5; 8.4.1.
Nurses: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval Code #: 002-640-072721. This webinar is part of the program “Calm After the Storm: A Caregiver’s Parachute to Safety.” People who complete this webinar in full will be awarded 2.0 Contact Hours of a 10 hour course.
Recreation Therapists: This webinar is part of the program “Calm After the Storm: A Caregiver’s Parachute to Safety.” People who complete this webinar in full will receive 0.2 CEU’s. ATRA has reviewed the seven (7) workshop sessions and these sessions have been approved for a total of 10 contact hours of CEUs or 1.0 CEUs (as expressed in tenths of a unit -- 1 contact hour equals 0.10 CEUS).
New York State Social Workers: Avila Institute of Gerontology, Inc., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0265.Social Worker CE approval is for New York Social workers only. Other state licensees aren’t eligible to receive pre-approved credit.
More Information
If you have any questions or concerns about registering and attending the webinar, or about continuing education, please contact support@avilainstitute.org.

Kathryne Fassbender, BS, CDCS
Faculty
Avila Institute of Gerontology
Kathryne (Kate) Fassbender accompanies those on their dementia journey. By magnifying the importance of creativity, faith, and human connection, she provides creative care, education, and innovative ways to look at how we live with dementia. Kathryne is a classically trained musician, visual artist, and theater maker, with an academic foundation in creative arts therapies. A native of Wisconsin, she now calls the East Coast home. Kathryne earned her B.S. in Art Therapy from Edgewood College, with continued education in Drama Therapy. After nearly a decade in Life Enrichment, she moved on to be an educator and speaker, working with families and professional care partners alike. Upon starting her own business, Kathryne found ways to balance both practicing her craft in arts and health and sharing with others the knowledge gained as both a professional and family carer. Kathryne, in addition to running two organizations of her own, serves on the Faculty of the Avila Institute of Gerontology.
Dr. Francis Battisti, Ph.D.
Principal
Battisti Management Affiliates
Dr. Francis L. Battisti is a noted educator, speaker, psychotherapist, consultant, and author who offers individuals and organizations pathways to explore their potential and move toward desired transformation. Dr. Battisti is a former Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer, and Full Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York at Broome Community College, where he was the 2011 recipient of the State University of New York Distinguished Professorship for Service, and a 1989 recipient of the State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. His national reputation in the fields of healthy aging, motivation, health enhancement, and conflict disposition are recognized in his work with numerous corporations, healthcare organizations, long-term care communities, and governmental committees. Learn more about Dr. Fran Battisti on our website: www.avilainstitute.org.