Training and Education

Family / Provider Partnerships

Goal:
To improve the personal capacity of individuals engaged in building and sustaining family-provider partnerships.

Intended Audience:
Family members and providers in equal numbers. This training is limited to no more than a total of 40 participants.

Trainers:
Two co-trainers representing two perspectives: the family perspective and the provider perspective.

Length of Time:
This is a one-day event with 6 hours available for training.

When & Where:
This training is provided in a facility provided by you in your community, with two months notice to schedule the best trainers.

Training Facility Needs:

• ½ -round tables with enough space to avoid crowding and flexibility for moving around for small group exercises;
• Small side table for handouts and speakers materials;
• 2 roving microphones, if needed;
• 2 flip charts with markers (no red) and masking tape;
• LCD; screen and lap top computer and
• Access to water, beverages, and food during the training session.

Cost:
Inclusive of two trainers, their travel, and materials, our fees are very reasonable

Sample Agenda:
AM
Introductions and Overview:  creating safety, historical context , value of diversity in partnerships, characteristics of partnerships
Surface Feelings: small affinity group work
A Deeper Look: dyad work

Lunch break

PM
Relationship Skills: small mixed group work
Creating Better Partnerships: finalizing the desired outcome*
Closing the Circle

Preparation:

• Registered participants will fill out Pre-training Questionnaire to aid trainers in preparation for working with your community.
• Develop culturally appropriate vignette for use during the training.
• Decide on the desired outcome*:
  • A Community Action Plan (requiring participation of community decision makers and those who control resources);
  • Local Principles for Partnerships; or
  • Individual Goal Setting.
• Designate a community person to document and disseminate (to the participants only), the flip chart notes and any process notes that come from the training.

To schedule this training, call the National Federation at 240-403-1901
Or E-mail us at FFCMH@FFCMH.ORG