NADSP Training: Supporting the Whole Person: Effective Approaches for DSPs Working with Individuals with IDD and Mental Health Needs

NADSP Virtual Training: Supporting the Whole Person: Effective Approaches for DSPs Working with Individuals with IDD and Mental Health Needs

Wednesday, December 10 12:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Session Description

In this interactive session, our trainers will take a real life look at what it means to support people who experience both intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Together we will explore why this combination is so common, how it shapes daily life and relationships, and what it looks like to provide support that is truly about the person and not just a diagnosis.

This is not a lecture, and it is not a boring class. The training will be engaging, practical, and grounded in the day-to-day reality of human interaction. We might even request you to bring a carrot! Our goal is to expand knowledge, skill, and clinical capacity without overcomplicating what it means to show up for people. Participants will walk away with real tools they can use immediately and a stronger sense of confidence in their work.

We will unpack the lingo and bring clarity to what trauma informed and person-centered care actually looks and sounds like. The trainers will explore how trauma, lived experience, and brain-based differences influence behavior and communication. Participants will learn simple and effective ways to observe, listen, and respond that promote safety, dignity, and trust.

We will also focus on partnering effectively with families by acknowledging their expertise, reducing overwhelm, and building strategies that support resilience and collaboration. Using real stories and real scenarios, this session offers practical tools that strengthen communication, encourage self-advocacy, and create supportive environments where people and families can thrive.

You already have the heart for this work. We are simply adding more tools to the tool belt. Please note we will host interactive breakout rooms during this training.

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Please note that the individual who registers for this event will receive a certificate of participation for their time. This training will be presented via Zoom meetings. Once this registration is completed, a confirmation link will come from Zoom and Authorize.Net with your receipt.

If an attendee requires a reasonable accommodation for this training, please email NADSP Director of Communications and Programs, Nicole DamaPoleto at ndama@nadsp.org by January 16, 2026. If you have any additional questions, please email ndama@nadsp.org.
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