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Child & Family Connections #15 is hosting a topic driven, ongoing, reflective discussion group open only to CFC #15 providers. Forming relationships is inherent in providing early intervention services, consequently providers will encounter a variety of issues that may influence their assumptions, reactions, beliefs, and ability to better understand the needs of the child and family. This will be an active discussion group where providers will be expected to share, hear, and learn from their own and others experiences. The goal of this group is to provide a place of support and reflection and will encourage reflective practice. This group will be lead by Mary Valerius, SEC, and Wendy Kolar, TA and each session will be limited to 15 participants due to the interactive nature of the group.
The following topics and themes will be explored during the course of the year:
1. How do EI Principles Guide your Work with Families? (2017)-1.5 WWF
2. Being an EI Provider in the Natural Environment: How do you Cope? (2017)-1.5 WWF
3. What is a Coaching Mindset, and How Can it Impact your Work with Families in EI? (2017)-1.5 WWF
4. Assessing a Family's Stressors and Supports: Listening to the Family's Story (2017)-1.5 WWF
5. Managing Burnout and Stress for the EI Provider (2017)-1.5 WWF
6. Culture and Diversity in EI (2017)-1.5 WWF
7. Responding to Families in Crisis and the Impact of Trauma and Resiliance (2017)-1.5 WWF
8. Support for the EI Provider: How do you Keep your EI Knowledge and Practices Current? (2017)-1.5 WWF
9. Transition and Closure with Families Leaving EI (2017)-1.5 WWF
10. Collaborative Problem Solving: Utilizing the Entire EI Team (2017)-1.5 WWF
11. The Language We Use and How It Impacts Families (2017)-1.5 WWF
12. Identifying Supports with Families and Encouraging them to be an Active Participant in their EI Plan (2017)-1.5 WWF
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