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Ally learning experience #6 helping people thrive presented by: Amy, Deb, Jill & Melissa. Objective To expose participants to strength based Mental Model focused on helping a person served to Thrive Activity & Shout out. A Shift in Thinking….
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Ally learning experience #6helping people thrivepresented by: Amy, Deb, Jill & Melissa Objective To expose participants to strength based Mental Model focused on helping a person served to Thrive Activity & Shout out
A Shift in Thinking…. • * Our focus is about enriching a person’s life as an alternative to our historical approach of eliminating & managing those actions that have been labeled as inappropriate like target behaviors. • *The purpose of our service/supports is to assist in improving a person’s quality of life • * Our role as service providers & caregivers is to develop relationships that will assist people served to believe in their skills & abilities
A New Mental Model(A respect based & Success focused) • A primary purpose of our supports is to assist a person being served to feel safe & develop confidence. • The role of our profession is to strive toward improving a person’s self-esteem while assisting them to experience an improved quality of life.
THRIVE • Great supports show appreciation, provide respect & focus on strengths • My good day activity
Helping People Thrive • Objective: • To introduce participants to the MAGIC INGREDIENT (positive relationships) that supports Thriving • Dick and Rick video
How to help people thrive • This includes: people we serve, co-workers, employees & supervisors: • Frequently share your appreciation for everyone • Let everyone know you value them • Practice compliments & appreciation • white boards & note card activities
TOP 5 REASONS NOT TO SEE PEOPLE AS “BEHAVIORS” • 1. It sends the message that a person needs fixed or cured • 2. It sets the stage for confrontations & power struggles • 3. It creates a culture where power, control & coercion are acceptable methods • 4. It serves as an easy out to justify compliance plans & aversive consequences in the name of behavior technology • 5. It serves to justify the use of punishment & restraint as a helping solution.
Helping People Thrive • Objective: • *To introduce staff to the fundamentals of supportive relationships • Being appreciated • Being values & respected • Being surrounded by allies • Being healthy & having needs met • Having power & control over daily decisions and daily life activities • Having adequate skills to assist with coping & problem solving
Fundamentals of Supportive Relationships • Activity on index cards… -Why are these fundamentals so important? 1- What do they mean? 2- Why are they important? 3- How can you make it happen?