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Creating a Partnership in Working with Individuals with Mental Health Disabilities

Creating a Partnership in Working with Individuals with Mental Health Disabilities. Presentation by: Jennifer Guthrie, MRC, CRC DisAbility Summit, Oct. 8-9. 2013. Objective 1: Learn to identify the specific challenges of working with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities.

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Creating a Partnership in Working with Individuals with Mental Health Disabilities

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  1. Creating a Partnership in Working with Individuals with Mental Health Disabilities Presentation by: Jennifer Guthrie, MRC, CRC DisAbility Summit, Oct. 8-9. 2013

  2. Objective 1: Learn to identify the specific challenges of working with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities. • Objective 2: Learn how to create an open dialog to effectively communicate with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities. • Objective 3: Learn to identify the steps to take to create a cohesive and productive environment in working with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities. Learning Objectives

  3. I am an Individual living with a mental Illness • I was a participant of BVR services • I have my MRC and CRC • I was a VRP3 Counselor for COVA • I currently work as a Vocational Specialist for COVA My Qualifications

  4. The stigma they experience when asking for help • Transportation • Medication Specific challenges of working with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities

  5. The mental illness itself • The length of the commitment to reach employment Specific challenges of working with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities

  6. See the individual first and not the illness • Be open and honest • Be specific and concrete How to create an open dialog to effectively communicate with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities

  7. Call the individuals to remind them of appointments • Give instructions verbally and in writing • Agree on expectations Creating a cohesive and productive environment in working with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities

  8. Give second chances • Be patient and understanding • Expect miracles Creating a cohesive and productive environment in working with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities

  9. Any Questions?

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