Supporting People with Disabilities
About our Supporting people with disabilities training and Facilitation
Carrie is a dedicated professional trainer committed to transforming the landscape of care for individuals with disabilities through person-centered approaches. With a background in Human Sciences, Brain Development and Person-Centered Practices, Carrie combines extensive expertise with passion for ensuring that every person, regardless of ability, receives individualized and compassionate support.
Having navigated the intricacies of providing support for many years for individuals with disabilities, Carrie understands firsthand the importance of person-centered practices for the people you support and for the staffing team. This lived experience serves as the cornerstone of their training philosophy, enriching sessions with practical insights and a deep empathy for the unique needs of each individual.
In Carrie’s training programs, the focus extends beyond traditional methods. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and hand-on exercises, Carrie cultivates an environment where staff can develop the skills to truly understand and connect with those they serve. This person-centered approach not only enhances the quality of care but also fosters a culture of respect and dignity.
Beyond being a skilled trainer, Carrie is an advocate for inclusivity and empowerment. Their training goes beyond the theoretical, encouraging staff to embrace a mindset that values the unique strengths of preferences of each individual.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field looking to make a difference, Carrie is here to guide you on a journey towards person-centered excellence in disability supports.
Training
Person Centered Thinking
Person Centered Thinking is designed for front line case managers and leaders who are supporting people with a disability.This training emphasizes a deep understanding of each individual's unique needs, preferences, and goals, promoting a holistic and individualized approach to care.
Case Notes and Documentation
This training is geared toward front-line staff and Team Leads/Program Leaders. Learn how strong, well-written case notes drive evidence-based practices and are vital to the work at hand. Includes, do’s, don’ts, ethical and legal responsibilities. In the second part of this training, leaders will learn an efficient and effective way of reviewing case notes for feedback and to drive outcomes.
Building Strong and Productive Teams
Training in building strong productive teams is vital for leaders working with people with disabilities. Effective team-leadership training equips leaders with the skills to foster collaboration, trust, and open communication within their teams.
Facilitation
One Page Profiles
A one-page profile is a powerful and effective page of information about a person which enables people to showcase what is important to them and how best to support them which leads to positive change. It is succinct and very useful in many situations from understanding each other, supporting people, families and children at home, work school, sporting teams, end of life planning and other important areas in a person's life. They provide us with an at-a-glance way of knowing what matters to people, that can be transferable to any circumstance.
Team Building and Collaboration
Not every team knows how to make the most out of their dynamic and that’s what we're here for. In this facilitation your team will not only be engaged in exercises and discussions but will also be left with actionable tools to continue building your team even after we're gone.
Defining Roles and Responsibilities
Decerning roles and responsibilities of each position on a team. Defining core responsibilities, decision making, choice and self-determination, and boundaries. Interesting thing is that people often don’t find out the boundaries until they have crossed them and it becomes a problem. Be proactive and work through these things before they become an issue. We work through each position and discuss how they work together, where they may overlap and what challenges we may encounter.