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LE #5 Introduction to Role of an Ally

LE #5 Introduction to Role of an Ally. G. L. OACB Good Life Training Series. ALLY LEARNING EXPERIENCE # 5 Introduction to R ole of an Ally .

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LE #5 Introduction to Role of an Ally

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  1. LE #5 Introduction to Role of an Ally

  2. G L OACB Good Life Training Series ALLY LEARNING EXPERIENCE # 5Introduction to Role of an Ally An Ally is a partner, in a mutually beneficial relationship. The Developmental Disabilities professional know as an Ally receives reimbursement for the utilization of their skills & talents to support a person they serve to have a “Good Life”.

  3. What do people need from us to be an ally? “It is our job but it is their life” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv-rqBBNXTg&feature=email LADD

  4. G L OACB Good Life Training Series Our role as an Ally Helping people to feel safe • Listen, offer help • Display calmness & slow down our approach & words • Decrease sense of urgency • Assure and reassure • Change the culture of the care giving environment from control to friendship and companionship

  5. G L OACB Good Life Training Series Eight Key Traits of an Ally • Our thoughts about people we serve • Our eyes • Our ears • Our words • Our heart/feelings • Our touch • Our feet • Our time

  6. What do you have to offer as an Ally to help people live a Good Life? Let’s See

  7. Line up by the color Blue

  8. Choose a person • Identify what you have to offer for each key trait. • Our thoughts about people we serve • Our eyes • Our ears • Our words • Our heart/feelings • Our touch • Our feet • Our time

  9. Now look at your newly created person. • Who is the first person that receives supports that comes to your mind? • How will you specifically be an ally using these traits to help that person have a Good Life?

  10. Thank you

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