Event Category: Training
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Aug 12Person-Centered Thinking and Planning: Moving Beyond Program Jargon and Bureaucratic Requirements to Build Better Lives – In Person Training
Presenter: Monica Bear, MSSW
Overview: Documents like Member-Centered Plans and Individual Support and Service Plans serve as the cornerstone of programs such as Family Care, Partnership, IRIS and CLTS. These documents list and authorize the menu of services people utilize while simultaneously demonstrating Medicaid compliance. The original intent, of helping people design an individualized roadmap for living their best lives, …
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Sep 8Rethinking ABA: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Behaviors and Therapies
Presenters: Brynna Lunde and Amanda Pandl
Overview: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy that applies principles of learning and behavior to real-world situations. The primary goal is to increase helpful, positive behaviors while decreasing harmful or disruptive ones to improve a person’s independence, communication, and daily living skills. Participants will develop a basic understanding of the ABA principles, terminology, and how …
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Sep 21Love, Rights, and Respect: Navigating Relationships and Safety – In Person Training
Presenters: Joe Aguilar and Pam Malin
Overview: Love, Rights, and Respect focuses on helping those who support individuals with IDD understand relationships, dating, and personal rights. This presentations encourages open conversation about respect, consent, boundaries, and safety. Participants will learn how support individuals with IDD in learning how to have healthy relationships, communicate their needs, and recognize situations that may be …
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Oct 14Managing Threatening Confrontations – In Person Training
Presenter: Josh Lapin, MSSW
Overview: Managing Threatening Confrontations is designed to assist you in learning how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. These moments often appear chaotic – when to step back, who to call for back up, and “when to duck.” This seminar is designed to put order to the chaos. Stages …