BUILDING NATURAL SUPPORTS

TOPIC: Building Natural Supports

 OUTCOMES:

1. Identify sources of natural supports for people.

2. Identify roadblocks and ways to counteract them.

3. Define direct support professional’s role when assisting an individual in developing a desired natural support Building Natural Supports  

4. Identify factors that indicate the need for changes or adjustments in a natural support.

5. Differentiate between healthy natural supports versus unhealthy relationships.

6. Assist individuals in the development of friendships and other relationships, such as family and community members.

Mode of Instruction:

Blended Learning (Online + Instructor-Led)

Instructor-Led Class

 Minimum Number of Course Hours: 2.5

 Number of Sessions Per Course: 7