Guided Group Discovery

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-GGD

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Explain what guided group discovery is, including its intended purpose and benefits.
Identify key elements of an employment plan.
Describe strategies for facilitating guided group discovery sessions.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Guided Group Discovery

Understanding Guided Group Discovery

The GGD Process

The Employment Plan

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Facilitating GGD Sessions

Allie’s Experience with GGD

Role of DSPs

Strategies for Facilitating and Supporting GGD

Monitoring Progress and Adjusting Plans

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Writer: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Subject Matter Expert: David Morstad, M.Ed.

David Morstad has a long career in the IDD field. He has served as a Corporate Director of Training, VP/Communications, and Executive Director and Senior Fellow of the Bethesda Institute. He is a Fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and a sought-after writer and speaker on issues of leadership in the disability field.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.