TimeSlips Training
TimeSlips makes every moment of care an opportunity for creativity, connection, and joy.
The Leader in Creative Care for Elders
25+ Years of Creative Care Leadership
Backed by 11 research studies, featured in The New York Times and NPR, and trusted by 1,200 Certified Facilitators worldwide, our evidence-based approach helps reduce loneliness, spark connection, and lift spirits—whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes. Our engaging, flexible trainings give you the skills, support, and confidence to make creativity part of your everyday care practices.
Reduce loneliness among older adults
Enhance joyful, meaningful communication
Improve caregiver satisfaction and reduce stress
Boost social connection, communication, and positive mood
Creative Communication
The next evolution of TimeSlips is here!
We’ve reimagined our certification process to be even more supportive and inspiring. At the heart of this new training pathway is our brand-new Creative Communication training module, designed to transform even the briefest moments of care into opportunities for connection. Explore our new offerings below—and discover how you and your team can join this exciting movement!
Built on years of listening to our partners in the field, our Creative Communication program offers a fun and practical way to unlock the joy and meaning in elder care.
In just 60 minutes,
you’ll learn…
- Key concepts of the TimeSlips approach
- How to engage—whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes
- Real-world examples, from meal delivery to home care visits and more
This training is required for those seeking certification but is also highly beneficial as a stand-alone training. You’ll see Creative Care techniques in action across a variety of settings, and leave with tools you can use to spark meaningful connections.
Creative Storytelling
TimeSlips Training and Certification
Your Path to Becoming a Certified Facilitator
Each course includes online modules and a practice session with a TimeSlips Certified Trainer. These Practice Sessions are invaluable, giving you the space to explore concepts, test ideas, and gain confidence in a safe, supportive environment.
Creative Caregiver Training
Certification Not Included
Anyone working with older adults. This includes clinical teams, family caregivers, nursing staff, home-care workers, volunteers, meal delivery teams, well-check callers, and friendly visitors. If you connect with older adults in any capacity, this training is meant for you and will help you deepen engagement with those you work with.
- Watch the Creative Communication online training (60 mins)
- Attend a Trainer-led Creative Communication Practice Session (90 mins)
Certified Facilitator Training
Certification Included
Certification enables individuals to facilitate group TimeSlips Storytelling Sessions. It is also the first step to becoming a Trainer. This training level is perfect for activity staff, teaching artists, memory cafe leaders, volunteers/students, home-care workers, senior center staff and anyone facilitating activities with elders.
- Watch the Creative Communication online training (60 mins)
- Watch the Creative Storytelling online training (120 mins)
- Attend a Trainer-led Creative Communication Practice Session (90 mins)
- Attend a Trainer-led Creative Storytelling Practice Session (120 mins)
Note: If you are already a Certified Facilitator, your certification remains valid—no matter when or how you earned it.
More information coming soon on how you and/or your organization can get involved!
Network Spotlight
Long Island Museum
STONYBROOK, NY
The Long Island Museum invited TimeSlips’ Angela Fingard to give a keynote and do a workshop with staff to enhance their already amazing programming for families with dementia. Way to go LIM!
Network Spotlight
Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center
Brodhead, KY
Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center is one of the 12 Signature HealthCARE nursing homes becoming a Creative Community of Care through the I Won’t Grow Up project. Artist in Residence Bob Martin is working with Quality of Life Director and staff to invite creative expression from residents, and engage families and volunteers in this inspiring project. Questions explored at Rockcastle included: “What are the sounds, feelings, tastes, games and sights of childhood? and adulthood?”
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