The Natural Supports Framework provides the tools for engaging a network of family, community, and peer relationships in the care of your clients. Research suggests that practitioners understand the importance of natural supports but may not effectively engage them without tools and supports.
This two- or three-part series of trainings is specifically tailored for professionals working with individual clients and families. After participating in the first part of the training, participants will engage in 6-8 weeks of practicing a natural supports approach before the second training.
Workshops
Natural Supports for Leadership
Part One: An Introduction to the Natural Supports Framework
In this interactive training, participants will be introduced to the guiding principles of the Natural Supports Framework and discuss how this approach can challenge established norms of client care. This training will outline how to introduce the Natural Supports Framework into your practice.
Part Two: Implementing the Natural Supports Framework into Practice
This participant-driven training provides an opportunity for participants to reflect on the implementation the Natural Supports Framework into their professional practice. This training will help participants to manage challenges and assumptions encountered in applying the Natural Supports Framework in their practice. Participants will leave the training with a plan for the continued implementation of the Natural Supports Framework into their professional work with clients and families.
Part Three: Enhancing Natural Supports for 2SLGBTQ+ Clients
In this interactive training, participants will explore the impact of rejection from natural supports on mental health and well-being of 2SLGBTQ+ clients. Participants will be introduced to the Family Acceptance Project’s Family Support Model and connect this model to the Natural Supports Framework. Participants will leave this training with the knowledge and skills to enhance the acceptance and support of 2SLGBTQ+ clients by their natural supports.