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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 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. • 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
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
The stigma they experience when asking for help • Transportation • Medication Specific challenges of working with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities
The mental illness itself • The length of the commitment to reach employment Specific challenges of working with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities
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
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
Give second chances • Be patient and understanding • Expect miracles Creating a cohesive and productive environment in working with individuals with mental and emotional disabilities