ally learning experience #6 helping people thrive presented by: amy, deb, jill & melissa
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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…. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ALLY LEARNING EXPERIENCE #6HELPING 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…. * 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 everyoneLet everyone know you value
themPractice 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?