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

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Page 1: Ally learning experience #6 helping people thrive presented by: Amy, Deb, Jill & Melissa

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

Page 2: Ally learning experience #6 helping people thrive presented by: Amy, Deb, Jill & Melissa

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

Page 3: Ally learning experience #6 helping people thrive presented by: Amy, Deb, Jill & Melissa

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.

Page 4: Ally learning experience #6 helping people thrive presented by: Amy, Deb, Jill & Melissa

THRIVE Great supports show appreciation, provide

respect & focus on strengths

My good day activity

Page 5: Ally learning experience #6 helping people thrive presented by: Amy, Deb, Jill & Melissa

Helping People Thrive Objective:

To introduce participants to the MAGIC INGREDIENT (positive relationships) that supports Thriving

Dick and Rick video

Page 6: Ally learning experience #6 helping people thrive presented by: Amy, Deb, Jill & Melissa

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

Page 7: Ally learning experience #6 helping people thrive presented by: Amy, Deb, Jill & Melissa

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.

Page 8: Ally learning experience #6 helping people thrive presented by: Amy, Deb, Jill & Melissa

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

Page 9: Ally learning experience #6 helping people thrive presented by: Amy, Deb, Jill & Melissa

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?