Intergenerational Training That Empowers and Inspires
Equip your team with the tools and confidence to design and lead impactful programs that connect generations in meaningful ways.
Our training workshops are designed for anyone who wants to build authentic intergenerational experiences, especially non-profits, care facilities, community centres and faith communities.
Whether you’re launching a new initiative or refining an existing one, our workshops provide the practical guidance, inspiration, and resources you need to succeed.
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Do you have questions about intergenerational programs?
Contact me to arrange for a free 30 minute workshop for your organization.
ONLINE COURSE:
Planning an Intergenerational Program
$99
Launch Your Intergenerational Program with Confidence!
Ready to start an intergenerational (IG) program but not sure where to begin?
In this course you will learn the steps to take from starting to launching your program or project. You’ll get practical strategies plus ready-to-use templates and forms – no need to reinvent the wheel!
Included:
- Planning templates and forms to streamline your planning process
- Tools to kick-start your IG program successfully
More details to come.
ONLINE COURSE:
Interacting with Older Adults: Train-the-Trainer
$99
Formerly known as Sensitivity Training
This training will help you guide youth and others working with older adults to better understand, respect and connect with each other in meaningful ways.
The Course
- Prepares you to facilitate engaging training workshops
- Focuses on understanding the aging process
- Teaches you how to help others interact with older adults in a respectful, informed and sensitive way
- Designed for intergenerational programs and senior-engagement settings
- Includes hands-on activities that help participants experience aspects of the aging process
- Shows you how to customize the training for different age groups and environments
Activities Included:
- Instant Aging Simulation – experience what it may feel like to live in an older body
- Life Loss Experience – understand challenges across generations
- Processing-skills Activity – learn how to guide thoughtful and sensitive conversations
- Practical Strategies to train youth how to initiate and maintain respectful and appropriate interactions
If you work with youth or older adults in any capacity – intergenerational practice, education, recreation, healthcare, community programs – this training will provide practical tools and powerful insights to strengthen your work.
Included: PowerPoint presentation and training guide to use in your own training
ONLINE COURSE:
Developing Curriculum for your Program
$75
- Discover best practices, tools, and techniques to create meaningful and impactful interactions between youth and older adults
- Learn how to create intentional and meaningful activities that will add value to the participants in your program
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Start a GoodLinks Club in Your Community
Bring generations together with a GoodLinks Intergenerational Club! Betty will equip you with all the training and resources you need to launch your own club. Once you’re up and running, she’ll continue to support you throughout the first year to help ensure your club is both successful and sustainable.
- Educators and school leaders
- Care facilities, non-profits and community organizations
- Librarians and recreation coordinators
- Anyone passionate about building bridges across generations