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DESCRIPTION:Discover how artmaking becomes a bridge to dignity\, connection
 \, and joy for people living with dementia. Art for the Journey is proud to
  offer our next OMA Facilitator Training\, a nationally recognized\, eviden
 ce-based program originally developed at Miami University’s Scripps Geronto
 logy Center.\n\n \n\nOver the course of three immersive days\, participants
  learn how to lead abstract art sessions that honor autonomy\, spark meanin
 gful social engagement\, and bring creativity back into the lives of older 
 adults. This training blends hands-on artmaking\, dementia-care best practi
 ces\, and trauma-informed teaching approaches\, equipping you with everythi
 ng needed to launch an OMA program in your community.\n\n \n\nIdeal for:\n\
 nArts organizations\, senior-care professionals\, teaching artists\, health
 care workers\, volunteers\, and anyone passionate about person-centered dem
 entia care.\n\n \n\nTraining Dates:\n\nFebruary 9–11\, 2026 (Monday–Wednesd
 ay)\n\nArt for the Journey Studio (Shineforth Campus) | Richmond\, VA\n\n \
 n\nWhat You’ll Gain:\n\n \n\nCertification as an OMA Facilitator\n\nPractic
 al tools for building intergenerational connection\n\nA deeper understandin
 g of expressive arts as a healing modality\n\nConfidence to implement a hig
 h-impact program in senior communities\n\n \n\nScholarships are available t
 o anyone working in Virginia. We believe this work should be accessible to 
 all who feel called to it. Please inquire during registration.\n\n \n\nLear
 n more and register at: artforthejourney.org/programs/omatraining
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LOCATION:Shineforth
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SUMMARY:Opening Minds through Art (OMA) Facilitator Training
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