Experiential Learning for Caregivers

Program Overview

We understand the value and importance of high-performance caregivers. We provide unique, interactive, evidence-based opportunities for growth and development. That's why we go beyond the basics.

What We Do

Arts-based Experiential Learning

Remember the Karate Kid Movie? When Mr. Miyagi agreed to mentor Daniel after he rescued him from a bully, he put him to work doing things that seemed unrelated to becoming a karate expert, but in the process strengthened Daniel in ways he didn't realize.

We take a similar approach. We teach through unfamiliar (yet fun) experiences that support high level skill development and facilitate a shift in perspective.

Our program is enriched by activities leveraging brain science, health science, body mechanics & rhythmic expression. The focus of our training is to help meet the cognitive needs, emotional needs, physical needs, professional growth and the spiritual need for purpose, in a job that is as impactful as it is important...Caregiving.

Benefits

Senior Care Continuity Framework

At the heart of our Senior Care Continuity Framework (TM) is The ART of High-Performance Caregiving training, the foundational learning experience that develops caregiver capability, confidence, communication, decision-making, empathy, and performance readiness. Around that core sits a connected system of digital tools, public recognition pathways, coaching support, self-care accountability, and leadership insight.

For caregivers, the difference between high-performance and average involves more than technical proficiency. Most caregivers must receive training and formally demonstrate competence in the tasks and duties required for their job. Often considered the core of caregiver work, we treat technical skills as the foundation upon which to build next-level caregiver performance.

The ART of High-Performance Caregiving training is the hinge point of the entire framework. It creates the baseline skills and mindsets that stronger care environments depend on: empathy, communication, decision-making under pressure, resilience, teamwork, and performance readiness. Without that foundation, digital tools and recognition systems can become decorative rather than developmental. With it, they become reinforcements of real capability-building.

Caregivers will develop an interconnected set of soft and hard skills for whole-person caregiving. This is accomplished by immersing participants in activities, powerful neuroarts exercises, and training in simple and interesting, high-impact personal routines. We guide caregivers as they challenge limiting beliefs, learn to see differently, adapt creatively, and strengthen resilience. By fostering engagement, curiosity, and teamwork, our program helps caregivers shift from merely performing tasks to actively engaging with their work. This results in enhanced team dynamics, proactive collaboration, and improved creativity when solving problems. Equipped with a transformed mindset and new skills to match, caregivers leave ready to go beyond expectations and contribute to a culture of care that will set any organization apart.

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Who We Serve - Why We Do It

This training has given us the privilege of serving the caregiving community including: caregivers in independent living, assisted living, memory care and nursing homes. We also serve activity directors, nurses, therapists, doctors and leaders of caregiving institutions, including hospitals, home health caregivers. We also serve decision makers for aging and long-term care in government.

We provide a professional certificate to graduates of The ART of High-Performance Caregiving, as well as additional training opportunities that will be coming soon to expand professional growth and skill development.

We do it because we care. Once you've had an experience with high-performance caregiving you can settle for nothing less for your loved ones. Once we realized we had a highly effective, innovation in caregiver training that could be a powerful support to caregivers... we had to make our strategy available.

‘There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.’

Rosalyn Carter

Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers

When We Train - Where We Train

We train when you need it. The ART of High Performance Caregiving

is a total of 12 hours of training.

Upcoming Training Locations:

Valencia, CA

Albuquerque, NM

Contact us for more information.

505-433-4054

We currently train anywhere in the United States of America.

Our organization is based in New Mexico, USA

Neuroscience is the Difference

Training Caregiving Skill Domains

We offer "The ART of High-Performance Caregiving" training program!

Our program uses neuro-arts based experiential learning to develop 8 key caregiving skill domains:

Cognitive & Executive Function Skills
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Emotional Intelligence & Resilience
Creative and Adaptive Thinking
Physical & Practical Caregiving Skills
Ethics, Dignity, & Person-Centered Care
Caregiver Self-Care
Commitment to Ongoing Learning

Training Format

The training consists of one introductory 90-Minute virtual session and a power-packed 8 hour in person training followed by a 90-Minute follow-up virtual session and graduation. We use three methods:

NeuroArts-Based Training
Demonstration and Practice
Collaborative Skill Building

Graduates receive a professional certificate! The program helps caregivers shift from merely performing tasks to actively engaging with their work, focusing on person-centered caregiving. Read more here

Our Trainers

Alyssa Janney

Alyssa is the Founder of Esteam Health and brings 20 years of experience in program management and development. As a former caregiver for both of her parents with dementia, she understands firsthand the emotional and physical demands of caregiving. Alyssa is deeply committed to elevating the caregiver experience and designs arts and health programming that delivers the high-level skill-building and creative renewal caregivers deserve -fostering joy, vitality, and meaningful connection in their essential roles. Outside of her work, she enjoys rockhounding and finds inspiration in nature’s hidden treasures.

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Lane Davy

Alyssa Janney

Lane is our Lead Trainer, a musician and seasoned executive with decades of leadership experience in business. He is passionate about creating spaces where diverse perspectives can be heard and understood—an essential skill for caregivers facing emotional and interpersonal complexity. Lane brings a calm, grounded presence that helps careg

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Lisa Colleen

Angela Janney

Lisa is a professional educator and a trailblazing group drumming facilitator. She enjoys facilitating for older adults in assisted living. She draws on her education in applied education neuroscience to help caregivers reduce stress, regulate emotion, and reconnect with joy through rhythm. Her sessions support mental health and resilienc

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Angela Janney

Angela is a personal trainer, professional flexologist, and currently completing her doctorate in physical therapy. She is passionate about supporting older adults in maintaining their physical health, mobility, and strength. Angela helps caregivers build strength and restore energy through body mechanics and movement-based practices that

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at admin(at)esteamhealth.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What to wear to the training?

Wear something comfortable and casual. If you are able you will be using a floor mat (provided) for one self-care session. (If getting on the floor is difficult for you a chair will be provided.) You will also be using art supplies, scissors and glue. Aprons will be available.

Meal Time?

Our schedule includes a 30-minute break for lunch. Lunch is included.

However we are unable to guarantee the availability or purity of special diet needs at any particular location. The lunch offering information will be made available to you in advance.

Do I need to be an artist or medical student to participate?

No artistic talent or med school experience is required to attend our training. In fact, some of the most amazing epiphanies can come to those who are complete novices.

What will I learn at the training?

You will have the opportunity to learn skills that top professionals need to be successful. You may not even realize the impact of what you are learning until later - due to the fun activities we use as part of the learning strategy. We call it Neuro-Arts based Learning. Our methodology is based upon decades of professional practice and research. Some sections of our training are also based on applied education neuroscience, exercise science and body mechanics. But you may not notice the depth of your learning at first, because you will be having so much fun.

Why do caregivers need these top skills?

Caregivers are the front line of healthcare. You may face life and death decisions on a regular basis. It is a VERY IMPORTANT job, an honor really, to be entrusted with the care of a beloved family member. We believe that the people entrusted with this critically important job, should have access to training opportunities that meet the moment. Our training is designed to help equip you with the critical thinking, behavioral empathy, self-care and decision-making skills that facilitate care excellence and higher purpose.

Will I receive a certificate after completion?

Yes, you will receive a beautiful professional certificate of completion after completing the 12 hour training. (Pictured Above)

Refund Policy

Seats are limited to a max of 24 participants. Registration for our training will close one week prior to the start date. If you must cancel within 2-weeks of the event there will be a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellation within one week of the event is non-refundable.

A 100% refund will apply if we have to cancel a training. We are not responsible for any other expenses incurred.

145 Calle Presidente, Suite 1451, Bernalillo, NM 87004

‪(505) 433-4054‬

Experiential Learning for Caregivers

Program Overview

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What We Do

Arts-based Experiential Learning

Arts-based Experiential Learning

Arts-based Experiential Learning

Arts-based Experiential Learning

Arts-based Experiential Learning

Benefits

Senior Care Continuity Framework

Book a Free Consultation Today

Who We Serve - Why We Do It

When We Train - Where We Train

Neuroscience is the Difference

Training Caregiving Skill Domains

Training Format

Our Trainers

Alyssa Janney

Alyssa Janney

Alyssa Janney

Lane Davy

Alyssa Janney

Alyssa Janney

Lisa Colleen

Angela Janney

Angela Janney

Angela Janney

Angela Janney

Angela Janney

Frequently Asked Questions