Activity Category: resources

One Page Profiles

In this activity we introduce a tool that you can use to introduce yourself and to get to know the person you are representing. LEARN The One Page Profile is a popular tool used in person-centred care and education, to “do things with and not for” people, based on a strong mutual relationships. It helps …

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Living and dying well

This activity looks at supporting people who are approaching the end of life, as one of the areas that can be challenging to emotional and mental well-being. The assessment task is an action plan for support. THINK How comfortable do you feel about thinking or talking about death? LEARN Articles in the Human Rights Act, …

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Support with emotional triggers

This activity looks at what are emotional triggers for you as a worker and the people you work with. You will evaluate your emotional health and look at how to get support. THINK How does your job affect your emotional and mental health? Sometimes it can be hard to recognise our feelings; look at this …

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Using non-instructed advocacy (NIA)

This activity looks at some NIA tools and uses a case study to apply NIA as a paid representative. THINK What tools and resources do you have to support you when you don’t have instruction? What do you need? LEARN Take a look at the examples of NIA tools used by advocates: • NIA booklet …

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Overview of non-instructed advocacy (NIA)

The first activity provides an introduction NIA and the four main NIA approaches, which used together form a holistic approach. THINK How would you explain non-instructed advocacy to a colleague? LEARN Watch our presentation on NIA and the four main approaches. APPLY AND DEMONSTRATE Complete our matching activity (the practice assessment task below) to embed …

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Communication tools

Communication tools This second activity introduces some communication tools. Some of the children and young people needing transition support will use specific communication tools as part of their regular communication. They and others may find a variety of communication approaches helpful when dealing with the often complex and emotive issues of transitions. THINK How do …

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