Learning Product Introduction...
Chapter 1 - Lesson A: Understanding Natural Supports and Community Relationships
Chapter 1 - Lesson B: Helping Individuals Build and Strengthen Healthy Relationships
Chapter 1 - Lesson C: Barriers, Problem-Solving, and Relationship Growth
Chapter 1 - Lesson D: Understanding and Responding to Challenging Behavior
Post-Test - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Staff Training • Michigan AFC • Human Relationships
Learn how healthy relationships, natural supports, communication, self-advocacy, boundaries, and community connections support emotional well-being, independence, inclusion, and quality of life.
This course helps direct care workers and Direct Support Professionals understand how meaningful human connection supports emotional health, reduces isolation, encourages personal growth, and strengthens community participation.
Explore how safe, respectful, and trusting relationships support emotional well-being, confidence, and quality of life.
Learn how friendships, family relationships, community connections, and unpaid supports can reduce overdependence on paid systems.
Understand how tone, body language, respectful touch, emotional presence, and professional boundaries shape effective support.
Human connection is not an optional extra in care. It is part of emotional health, inclusion, confidence, independence, and belonging. Staff who understand this can support people without taking over their relationships or limiting their dignity of risk.
Help individuals build and maintain meaningful relationships while respecting choice, privacy, and personal goals.
Support greater participation in community life by recognizing barriers and encouraging natural supports.
Understand how to encourage connection, self-advocacy, and dignity of risk while maintaining safe and appropriate staff boundaries.
