Keystone Human Services

SRV Lessons from Lives Examined: Session Three: Sir Douglas Bader
2022-10-03 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Online
SRV Lessons from Lives Examined: Session Three: Sir Douglas Bader
Learning important lessons from a person’s life is a form of respect and valorization – the travails and challenges are made useful and edifying. Indeed, in our work, we encounter many people who despite (or because of) social devaluation and negative life experiences have important stories to tell. Such life stories should be honored and scrutinized. This study group series will review the relevant facts and events in the lives of persons with disabilities or other disadvantages and in an open forum, draw out SRV-related implications that would have practical application to human service. We are pleased to welcome the mentorship of international SRV practitioner and leader, Raymond Lemay, throughout this year’s Study Group Series. We continue our study by exploring the life of Sir Douglas Bader, Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War who lost both of his legs in combat. His story serves as an eloquent illustration of the power of social roles to foster high expectations and ultimately resiliency.
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Date: October 3 2022 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am EDT

The Power of Roles
2022-10-05 09:00 - 2022-10-13 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
10/5 and 10/13 Registration
Day 1 October 5, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Day 2 October 13, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

Exploring the Places and Spaces Where Community Happens: A Workshop on Community
2022-10-26 09:00 - 2022-11-16 13:30 | Online and in the community
Exploring the Places and Spaces Where Community Happens: A Workshop on Community
How can we make connections to places, associations, and opportunities that will give the people we support a chance to participate and contribute their gifts, talents, and passions? We teach and talk a lot in our work about helping vulnerable people get involved in their communities, yet many of us are unsure how to proceed in our own lives, much less in the lives of others. We invite you to explore community with us in an experiential fashion, using a process of discovery called Community Mapping. Where does community life take place? Where are the places that people gather together? How can we join in authentically, and assist others to do so as well? Most importantly, how might life change if we are successful? This two-day event takes in in-depth look at what is involved in Community Mapping and provides an opportunity to experience it for yourself. Be prepared to explore, research, travel the neighborhood, and talk to others. The first step in understanding where people can offer their gifts is learning the paths and places that already exist and that others have traveled.
Day 1: October 26, 2022 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm EDT
Day 2: November 16, 2022 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm EST
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The Power of Roles
2022-11-09 13:00 - 2022-11-14 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
11/9 and 11/14 Registration
Day 1 November 9, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Day 2 November 14, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

The Power of Roles
2022-12-08 09:00 - 2022-12-12 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
12/8 and 12/12 Registration
Day 1 December 8, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Day 2 December 12, 2022 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST

The Power of Roles
2023-01-09 13:00 - 2023-01-11 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
1/9 and 1/11 Registration
Day 1 January 9, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Day 2 January 11, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

Eugenics Past, Present, and Future: The American War Against the Weak
2023-01-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Eugenics Past, Present, and Future: The American War Against the Weak
There have been many ideologies throughout history which have shaped society’s treatment of “others.” Few have been more powerful or had more devastating impacts than the Eugenics movement, the ideas of which were most fully developed in the United States at the turn of the century and adopted by Germany in the early 1920s with horrific consequences. This educational event will focus on the American Eugenics movement, its champions, its foes, and its work to wage war against some of society’s most vulnerable populations through mass sterilization, brutalization, segregation, and euthanasia. Together we will explore the remnants of Eugenics ideas in today’s society and their potential impacts on devalued groups of people.
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About the History, Heroes, and Pioneers in the Field Series
“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, we need not live it again.” – Maya Angelou
It is a longstanding value of Keystone Human Services that in order to truly understand someone, we must understand the person’s history; not only the story of one’s life, but also the experiences of one’s people over time. Yet more and more society is being confronted with gaping holes in our knowledge of the histories of certain groups of people which have been forgotten, suppressed, and even erased. In 2022 the Keystone Institute will be offering educational opportunities, open to all employees, designed to introduce our workforce to histories, heroes, and pioneers in the fields of our services. We will explore historical events, life conditions, and major figures who have served as change agents within the fields of disability, and mental difference. In our remembrance of many who have come before us, we will together affirm our collective commitment to advance the human spirit of those we serve.
Date: January 13 2023 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Distance Introduction to Social Role Valorization
2023-01-17 09:00 - 2023-01-25 16:00 | Online
Distance Introduction to Social Role Valorization
The Introduction to Social Role Valorization is an intensive workshop, which presents the idea of assisting people with disabilities and other devalued conditions to have positive social roles as a productive and helpful response to wounding life experiences. Social Role Valorization is a comprehensive theory which provides insights as to why certain groups of people become devalued in society, what life experiences are likely to befall people once they have become devalued in the eyes of others, why valued social roles are a powerful response in combatting the negative life experiences, and ten essential themes which can guide implementers in pursuing valued roles by, with, and for those practitioners desire to serve.
This foundational material is essential to those wishing to serve others in meaningful ways, and to those who are impassioned to make a difference in the lives of others. Many participants experience the learning within this event as the most helpful, inspiring, and clarifying body of knowledge they have been exposed to in their professional development, and it assists in long-term understanding and focus on being of service to others in ways that matter.
The workshop includes pre-recorded as well as live presentations, small and large group live reflection and discussion, online forums and resource materials. Participants should be prepared for significant presentations.
Week 1
Day 1: Tuesday January 17, 2023: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Live session with 2 additional hours of independent assignments
Day 2: Wednesday January 18, 2023: 10:00 am to 2:15 pm with 30 additional minutes of independent assignments
Day 3: Thursday January 19, 2023: 10:00 am to 4:15 pm A combination of live session and independent assignments
Week 2
Day 4: Monday January 23, 2023: 3 hours of independent assignments prior to logging on for the live session from 12:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Day 5: Tuesday January 24, 2023: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Live session with 1 hour of additional independent assignment
Day 6: Wednesday January 25, 2023: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm A combination of live sessions and independent assignments
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The Power of Roles
2023-02-07 09:00 - 2023-02-14 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
2/7 and 2/14 Registration
Day 1 February 7, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Day 2 February 14, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST

The Power of Roles
2023-03-01 13:00 - 2023-03-07 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
3/1 and 3/7 Registration
Day 1 March 1, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Day 2 March 7, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

The Power of Roles
2023-03-15 09:00 - 2023-03-21 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
3/15 and 3/21 Registration
Day 1 March 15, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Day 2 March 21, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

The Power of Roles
2023-04-13 13:00 - 2023-04-17 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
4/13 and 4/17 Registration
Day 1 April 13, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT
Day 2 April 17, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT

The Power of Roles
2023-04-20 09:00 - 2023-04-26 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
4/20 and 4/26 Registration
Day 1 April 20, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Day 2 April 26, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

The Power of Roles
2023-05-01 13:00 - 2023-05-04 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
5/1 and 5/4 Registration
Day 1 May 1, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT
Day 2 May 4, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT

Introduction to Social Role Valorization
2023-05-16 08:30 - 2023-05-18 16:30 | Bongiorno Conference Center, 430 Union Hall Road, Carlisle, PA, 17013, United States
Introduction to Social Role Valorization

This intensive workshop presents the idea of assisting people with disabilities and other devalued conditions to have positive social roles, which serves as a productive and helpful response to wounding life experiences. People wishing to understand the life experiences of people they support and the implications of those life experiences, and those who are committed to working toward making life better for others are encouraged to attend.
This foundational material is essential to those wishing to serve others in meaningful ways and who are impassioned to make a difference in the lives of others. Many participants find the learning within this event to be the most helpful, inspiring, and clarifying body of knowledge they have been exposed to in their professional development. It assists in long-term understanding and focus of service to others in ways that matter.
The workshop includes multi-media presentation, small and large group reflection and discussion, and resource materials. Participants should be prepared for significant presentations as well.
Schedule
May 16, 2023, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm EST
May 17, 2023, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm EST
May 18, 2023, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm EST
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The Power of Roles
2023-05-17 09:00 - 2023-05-24 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
5/17 and 5/24 Registration
Day 1 May 17, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Day 2 May 24, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

The Power of Roles
2023-06-14 13:00 - 2023-06-21 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
6/14 and 6/21 Registration
Day 1 June 14, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT
Day 2 June 21, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT

SRV Refresher Course
2023-06-27 09:00 - 2023-06-28 13:30 | Online
SRV Refresher Course
Haven’t been to SRV for a while and are looking for a refresher course? Join us as we review the themes of Social Role Valorization and discuss how we have used these ideas over our years of serving others. A series of short presentations will be followed by chances to illustrate, discuss, and share ideas and struggles. Join us to learn about the several new themes of SRV, sharpen your grasp of the principles, recommit to using and teaching the ideas, and do it all in a relaxed atmosphere.
Prior attendance at a 3- or 4-day Introduction to Social Role Valorization workshop is required to register for this event.
This workshop will take place virtually on Zoom. You will receive a Zoom link in the confirmation email close to the date of the workshop.
6/27 and 6/28 Registration
Day 1 June 27, 2023 9:00 am – 1:30 pm EDT
Day 2 June 28, 2023 9:00 am – 1:30 pm EDT

The Power of Roles
2023-07-05 09:00 - 2023-07-10 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
7/5 and 7/10 Registration
Day 1 July 5, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Day 2 July 10, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

Exploring the Places and Spaces Where Community Happens: A Workshop on Community Mapping
2023-08-22 09:00 - 2023-09-19 13:00 | Online
Exploring the Places and Spaces Where Community Happens: A Workshop on Community Mapping
How can we make connections to places, associations, and opportunities that will give the people we support a chance to participate and contribute their gifts, talents, and passions? We teach and talk a lot in our work about helping vulnerable people get involved in their communities, yet many of us are unsure how to proceed in our own lives, much less in the lives of others. We invite you to explore community with us in an experiential fashion, using a process of discovery called Community Mapping. Where does community life take place? Where are the places that people gather together? How can we join in authentically, and assist others to do so as well? Most importantly, how might life change if we are successful? This two-day event takes an in-depth look at what is involved in Community Mapping and have an opportunity to experience it for yourself-be prepared to explore, research, travel the neighborhood, and talk to others-the first step in understanding where people can offer their gifts is learning the paths and places that already exist, and that others have traveled.
8/22 and 9/19 Registration
Day 1 August 22, 2023 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT
Day 2 September 19, 2023 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT

The Power of Roles
2023-08-24 09:00 - 2023-08-29 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
8/24 and 8/29 Registration
Day 1 August 24, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Day 2 August 29, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

The Power of Roles
2023-09-06 13:00 - 2023-09-11 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
9/6 and 9/11 Registration
Day 1 September 6, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT
Day 2 September 11, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT

Creating True Home
2023-09-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Online
Creating True Home
Home is where we spend so much of our time and it should offer us a place of refuge, a place to recharge, a place to be ourselves, and a launching pad for exploring new valued social roles. Having a true home is so much more than just having four walls and a ceiling. It truly is one of the good things of life, which is what we want and strive for the people we serve. The reality is, though, that for many people in services what they get is not a true home, but a program: a place where other people work.
Join us at the Keystone Institute for the “Creating True Home” workshop where we will explore just how critically important it is in all our lives to have a home, in the truest sense. We will also discuss the dynamics of devaluation that are so pervasive and omnipresent in the lives of the people we serve that get in the way of having a true home. Then we will discuss what to do as response to these forces to help bring about true home, one of the good things of life, to those we serve. Explore this critical sphere of life with us and learn valuable tools, rooted in the tried and true ideas of Social Role Valorization, and make plans to help make the lives better of the people we serve by bringing about a true home.
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Introduction to PASSING
2023-09-25 - 2023-09-29 | Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Introduction to PASSING

This five-day workshop is for those who are interested in deepening their knowledge about the principles of Social Role Valorization. This workshop involves learning to use the PASSING assessment tool, which looks at the realities of Social Role Valorization in practice. It emphasizes the impact of services on the lives of the people being served, and provides an opportunity to craft a vision of a good service and the foundation from which to design relevant and effective support, service, advocacy, and assess service quality. The work of PASSING is done in teams, visiting a residential and a “day” service, meeting the people being served, and conducting interviews with service administrators. The workshop involves extensive personal reflection and analysis, group conciliation, and thought-provoking discussion. The week’s work is conducted under the guidance of an experienced team leader.
Prior attendance at a three- or four-day Introduction to Social Role Valorization workshop is required to register for this event.
This workshop includes long days and late nights. Participants may check in on Sunday, September 24, 2023. The time for check-in will be announced later.
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The Power of Roles
2023-10-04 09:00 - 2023-10-11 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
10/4 and 10/11 Registration
Day 1 October 4, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Day 2 October 11, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

Introduction to Social Role Valorization
2023-10-16 09:00 - 2023-10-25 16:00 | Online
Introduction to Social Role Valorization
The Introduction to Social Role Valorization is an intensive workshop, which presents the idea of assisting people with disabilities and other devalued conditions to have positive social roles as a productive and helpful response to wounding life experiences. Social Role Valorization is a comprehensive theory which provides insights as to why certain groups of people become devalued in society, what life experiences are likely to befall people once they have become devalued in the eyes of others, why valued social roles are a powerful response in combatting the negative life experiences, and ten essential themes which can guide implementers in pursuing valued roles by, with, and for those practitioners desire to serve.
This foundational material is essential to those wishing to serve others in meaningful ways, and to those who are impassioned to make a difference in the lives of others. Many participants experience the learning within this event as the most helpful, inspiring, and clarifying body of knowledge they have been exposed to in their professional development, and it assists in long-term understanding and focus on being of service to others in ways that matter.
The workshop includes pre-recorded as well as live presentations, small and large group live reflection and discussion, online forums and resource materials. Participants should be prepared for significant presentations.
Schedule
Week 1
Day 1: October 16, 2023, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Live session with two additional hours of independent assignments
Day 2: October 17, 2023, 10:00 am to 2:15 pm with 30 additional minutes of independent assignments
Day 3: October 18, 2023, 10:00 am to 4:15 pm A combination of live session and independent assignments
Week 2
Day 4: October 23, 2023, three hours of independent assignments prior to logging on for the live session from 12:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Day 5: October 24, 2023, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Live session with one hour of additional independent assignment
Day 6: October 25, 2023, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm A combination of live sessions and independent assignments
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The Power of Roles
2023-11-08 13:00 - 2023-11-13 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
11/8 and 11/13 Registration
Day 1 November 8, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Day 2 November 13, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

The Power of Roles
2023-11-21 09:00 - 2023-11-28 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
11/21 and 11/28 Registration
Day 1 November 21, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Day 2 November 28, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST

The Power of Roles
2023-12-06 13:00 - 2023-12-11 16:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
12/6 and 12/11 Registration
Day 1 December 6, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
Day 2 December 11, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

The Power of Roles
2023-12-18 09:00 - 2023-12-21 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
12/18 and 12/21 Registration
Day 1 December 18, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Day 2 December 21, 2023 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
