This skill set training will incorporate the concept of WELLNESS with the knowledge obtained as a Direct Support Professional.Through the process DSP become trained, obtain resources, and continue to grow, both professionally and individually, by incorporating wellness into day to day actions.

The content of training includes:

• A mindful introduction to DSP ethics (prerequisite – 8 hours DODD)

• An introduction to Six Dimensions of Wellness

• Concepts of: Living Life Well and Mindful Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

• Wellness Coaching and how it relates to the “Good Life Philosophy’s” 

• Healthy Living / Daily Physical Wellness – Outside the box

• Developing and Implementing Individual Wellness Plans (IWP)

• Community / Social Inclusion

• Program Concepts and Implementation

Training consists of 12 hours of training in general wellness concepts