We are excited to welcome you to the Time Out Workshop at the Bryan Park Conference Center, a premier venue located at 6275 Bryan Park Rd, Browns Summit, NC 27214.
Our event speakers are industry experts dedicated to enhancing care and the second half of life for seniors and their loved ones. They bring valuable insights and practical knowledge, helping you grow professionally in a supportive, engaging and fun environment. The goal of this one-day, low-cost workshop is to examine issues relevant to social workers and other professionals who serve older adults. If you are a hardworking social worker, case manager, health care professional, home health business owner, nursing home administrator, geriatric care coordinator, or work in the senior care industry in any other capacity, this day is for you!
Founder and CEO of Positive Approach to Care®, Presenting: "Transformative Approaches to Dementia Care"
Originally from West Virginia and western Pennsylvania, Teepa now lives outside Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is a graduate of Duke University with a degree in Zoology.
She received her MS degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
She has a wealth of clinical, teaching, and research experiences that have informed and influenced her philosophy, approach, and practice.
Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care’s mission is to transform the experience of dementia – worldwide.
This means transforming the dementia experience for families, care communities, home care agencies, corporate organizations, governments, and all individuals currently working with a dementia or brain change diagnosis.
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Owner, Tailored Brain Health, Presenting: "Sleep Is Not a Luxury: The Brain Health Power of Rest"
Dr. Renfroe is now board-certified in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Dr. Renfroe has specialized training in the neuroscience of emotion, anxiety, and mindfulness. Dr. Renfroe also has extensive experience with Movement Disorders (idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonisms, essential tremor), having trained at two national centers of excellence.
Dr. Renfroe has worked extensively with active-duty and veteran members of the United States Armed Forces. One of the highlights of her career is her ongoing work with an interdisciplinary team of experts that teaches resiliency and leadership skills to active-duty military leaders through the 360 Program.
Above all, Dr. Renfroe has a passion for helping others and connecting to the human spirit. Dr. Renfroe is also determined to help people care for themselves better in early to middle adulthood, in order to stave off the negative effects of emotional and physical illness and continue to thrive throughout their lifespan.
K*METAMORPHOSIS Counseling and Professional Development Firm, Presenting: "Combating Compassion Fatigue, Stress, and Burn Out!"
In 2010, Dr. Davis founded K*METAMORPHOSIS, a counseling and professional development firm, to address critical gaps in treatment and training. Through this work, she equips individuals with the tools, resources, and guidance necessary to turn dreams into reality, living out her philosophy of the butterfly effect—small changes creating big impact.
In 2016, she published It’s ONLY a Test: Mastering the Addiction Counselors Exam, a practical, hands-on study guide filled with exercises, worksheets, and assignments designed for participatory learners.
Dr. Davis also facilitates exam prep courses, empowering participants to master the key concepts and confidently pass the Addiction Counselors Exam.
Dr. Kendra Davis uses her voice to ELEVATE. EDUCATE. EMPOWER. & ENTERTAIN.
President and CEO of The Elderlaw Firm, Presenting: "Protecting the House from Medicaid"
Dennis grew up in Wisconsin and moved to North Carolina to attend UNC Law.
He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation & Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate by the North Carolina State Bar. He has been on many boards and is currently the past president of the Greensboro Society of Financial Service Professionals.
Dennis founded the Elderlaw Firm over 23 years ago with the mission of providing local families trustworthy guidance for the elder care journey.
He is an author and frequent speaker and has appeared on television many times.
Dennis and his wife, Lynne, have two sons and two grandchildren. They also live with their beloved bernadoodle, Jules, who often visits our office and is a popular guest of staff and clients.
Stay informed with our detailed agenda, ensuring you don’t miss any of the key presentations, networking opportunities, and activities throughout the day.
All for $80!
8:00 – 8:30 am:
Continental Breakfast & Stretching with Sheila Garcia
8:30 – 8:40 am:
Welcome & Opening Remarks – Robert Garcia, Emcee
8:40 – 8:50 am:
Morning Kick-Start: Mary Manley, “Refilling Your Cup: Why Your Work Matters More Than Ever”
8:50 – 9:50 am:
Speaker – Dr. Kendra Davis, DMin, “Combating Compassion Fatigue, Stress, and Burn Out!”
9:50 – 10:05 am:
Break – Special Sponsor Intro
10:05 – 11:05 am:
Speaker – Dr. Jenna Renfroe, ABPP-CN, “Sleep Is Not a Luxury: The Brain Health Power of Rest”
11:05 – 11:50 am:
Speaker Panel: Lia Miller, Dr. Sudha Shreeniwas, Dr. Elise Eifert, & Jered Yalung: “Aging Well Through Connection: The Promise of Social Prescribing”
11:50 – 12:50 pm:
Lunch Buffet, Special Sponsor Intro
12:50 – 1:05 pm:
Afternoon Stretch – Dr. Kendra Davis, DMin, Special Sponsor Intro
1:05 – 2:10 pm:
Speaker – Dennis J. Toman, JD, CELA, “What Families Should Know About the Home and Medicaid”
2:10 – 2:30 pm:
Decadent Dessert Buffet, Special Sponsor Intro
2:30 – 3:45 pm
Speaker – Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, “Transformative Approaches to Dementia Care”
3:45 – 4:00 pm:
Closing – Evaluation & Awards
As a professional in the healthcare industry serving seniors and those who love them, your time is limited…. and often stressful. Here’s a professional growth opportunity to explore key issues that can help you and those you serve.