Past Event Category: Behavioral Support and Mental Health
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Nov 18It’s All Relational: The Ethics and Boundaries of Social Inclusion – In Person TrainingUW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Relationships are what matter most. We all need people and desire to belong. But what does true belonging and social inclusion really mean and look like? Many possibilities and social opportunities exist yet so many people still feel lonely and are excluded, especially when disability, differences, oversight, and limitations are involved. How do we support and respect …
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Nov 13Re-Thinking Challenging Behavior – In Person TrainingUW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Many children and adults considered to have “challenging behavior” get the label through actions and events that could have been avoided.Unwanted behavior is often caused – unintentionally – by the system, the team or the behavior plan. When people feel lonely and disconnected, when we fail to imagine the person’s point of view, when …
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Oct 31Recognizing Power Dynamics – In Person TrainingUW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: As caregivers, we are in a close and complicated relationship with the individuals we support. We are asked to ensure certain levels of health and safety, while also giving the client the dignity of personhood and autonomy. This complicated relationship can be wrought with disagreements that may lead to power struggles and attempts to …
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Oct 24Wait, You Want Me to Talk About SEX? Getting Comfortable Having Uncomfortable Conversations About Sexuality with Neurodivergent Kids, Teens, and Adults – In Person TrainingUW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Very few neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults get comprehensive, evidence-based sex education that is responsive to their own learning style and needs. This puts many at risk of sexual exploitation, unwanted pregnancies, and STD’s. In this training, we will discuss ways to have conversations about sexual health; supporting someone’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity; …
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Oct 10Making Connections: Building Bridges to Community Life – In Person TrainingUW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Paying attention to a person’s community life is a fundamental part of our work. Many people served in our system are lonely or disconnected. Through real stories this session explores strategies for making connections and building relationships, the barriers to community connecting, and how we can make and keep a commitment to the important …
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Sep 12Respect Starts at Home: Teaching Neurodivergent Kids, Teens and Adults About Consent – In Person TrainingUW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: The first place we learn about relationships is in the home, but too often kids, teens and adults with disabilities are not given opportunities to say “no”, set boundaries, or practice healthy relationship skills. By modeling consent and respecting boundaries at home, kids and teens will come to expect this in their other relationships …
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Aug 14There’s No Place Like (A Real) Home: Thinking Beyond “Residential Services” – In Person TrainingUW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: We all desire a home that truly feels like a home — a home that is ours, whether shared or not. More than just the building, home is our own personal headquarters for living our lives as community members. In this session, we will discuss creative ways to support people who may have significant …
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Aug 6Experiencing Trauma as a Caregiver: Coping with Empathy Fatigue and “Secondary” Trauma – In Person TrainingUW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Many caregivers exhibit symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from working with people who have experienced trauma themselves or witnessing that trauma as a caregiver. In addition, it can be very difficult to manage these symptoms while also providing care for others and helping them to cope with their trauma symptoms. We will take a …
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Jul 22Recognizing Power Dynamics – In Person Training
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: As caregivers, we are in a close and complicated relationship with the individuals we support. We are asked to ensure certain levels of health and safety, while also giving the client the dignity of personhood and autonomy. This complicated relationship can be wrought with disagreements that may lead to power struggles and attempts to …
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Jul 15Doing Our Best Work: 10 Ingredients of Quality Support – In Person TrainingUW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: What do we really mean by commonly used phrases such as “best practice” and “quality supports”? What do these mean when we consider people with disabilities and those who do the important work of supporting them? Through real experiences and stories, this conversation examines 10 important ingredients of excellent direct support, taking a good …