As a DSP, your work is built on relationships. Working closely with people requires building a supportive, trusting relationship. In this course, you will learn what a therapeutic relationship is and why you should develop one with each person you support. You will also learn strategies to help you develop therapeutic relationships.
The goal of this course is to teach DSPs in IDD settings how and why to build a therapeutic relationship.
As a DSP, your work is built on relationships. Working closely with people requires building a supportive, trusting relationship. In this course, you will learn what a therapeutic relationship is and why you should develop one with each person you support. You will also learn strategies to help you develop therapeutic relationships. The goal of this course is to teach DSPs in IDD settings how and why to build a therapeutic relationship.
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Therapeutic Relationship Basics
The New Guy
What Is a Therapeutic Relationship?
Part 1: Purpose and Structure
Part 2: Positive Support
Part 3: Person-Centered Focus
Part 4: Professional Boundaries
The Importance of Boundaries
Review
Summary
Section 3: Building Therapeutic Relationships
Building Therapeutic Relationships
Positivity
Respect
Communication
Personal Choice
Personal Sharing
Teamwork
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services. Disclosure: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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