When
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 9:15 AM EDT-to-
Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 3:30 PM EDT
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Contact
Developmental Disabilities Training UnitDevelopmental Disabilities Administration
301-362-5124
michelle.pigford@maryland.gov
SMRO- Person Centered Thinking
Aug. 23 & 24, 2017
DDA is partnering with the Maryland Dept. of Aging (MDOA) to offer training on Person Centered Thinking. This session is for new Coordinators of Community Service (CCS) or CCS supervisors, or for those who want a refresher. This 2-day training provides a guiding framework for supporting people with significant disabilities. Participants are expected to attend both days of training:
Day One - August 23:
7:45 a.m. - Registration
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Presentation
The focus of this day is on learning person-centered thinking skills that support choice while addressing issues of health and safety. Using a series of stories participants will learn how to:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Presentation
The focus of this day is on learning person-centered thinking skills that support choice while addressing issues of health and safety. Using a series of stories participants will learn how to:
- Strike a balance between what is important to and what is important for each person supported;
- Clearly describe the roles and responsibilities of staff in implementing plans;
- Evaluate their own efforts by looking at what is and is not working within the lives of those supported; and
- Lead change
Day Two - August 24:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The focus of this day is to practice mindful listening and using the information in describing what is important to each person and how to best support him or her.
- Participants will apply and enhance their person centered thinking skills through a series of guided exercises.
- Participants will learn skills that they will be able to use on an everyday basis when providing person centered services and developing person centered plans.
- Participants will see how to grow plans over time by using "learning logs" and structured questions as well as practicing the traditional approach of gathering and synthesizing information.
- At the end of the day participants will have a first plan that they have completed on themselves.