Preamble Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who support people in their communities are called upon to make independent judgments on a daily basis that involve both practical and ethical reasoning. The people who assume the support role must examine and call upon values and beliefs, as well as creative vision, to assist them in the complex […]
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Navigating Medical Transitions from Pediatric to Adulthood with Special Health Care Needs
The transition from pediatric to adult health care has been identified as one of the top challenges for children with special health care needs and their families who live in West Virginia. It is important to make a plan as your child approaches age 18 to ensure a smooth transition to adult providers. Navigating Medical […]
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Positive Behavior Support for Parents II
Positive Behavior Support for Parents II provides parents, grandparents, foster parents, and caregivers with a more in-depth look at the positive parenting model, strategies for creating structure in the home, how to de-escalate a child in crisis and build resiliency. Participants will receive a certificate upon completing the coursework. Course Objectives: […]
Increasing Quality of Life
This training introduces ways to assess and increase quality of life measures for individuals they serve by incorporating 8 Dimensions of Wellness, adapted from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). Participants will find internal motivators based on interests, assess your own quality of life, and brainstorm interventions to increase quality of life and […]
Trauma-Informed Positive Behavior Support
Using their own life as a working example, participants will learn how to create trauma informed positive behavior support interventions. Course Objectives: […]
Trauma 101
About This Training This training explores the different types of trauma and its effects. An emphasis is placed on the concepts of Trauma Informed Care. Participants can expect to learn how trauma affects the brain, how to assess for trauma, and ways to build resiliency. Objectives Define trauma and the different types of trauma Gain […]
NAS for Providers
NAS for Families
Family Strengthening for Providers
Family Strengthening for Families
Parent Support
PBS for Parents
Positive behavior support is an evidence based, person centered, positive, and proactive approach to addressing undesirable behaviors. This course will provide the opportunity to identify the ABC’s of behavior, learn strategies for teaching replacement behaviors, and define coping methods to improve your child’s quality of life. Course Objectives: Gain understanding in strength-based teaching Identify functions […]