by NADSP Administrator | Apr 27, 2020 | Frontline Initiative, Guides
Frontline Initiative: Supporting Healthy Relationships This issue of Frontline Initiative focuses on developing awareness, knowledge, and skills for supporting healthy relationships. It also includes information about tools and resources that direct support...
by NADSP Administrator | Apr 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Humble Pie When I look at the work we do in this field, and when I look at the personalities that I have to work with while I am doing my work, I sometimes have those moments that alcoholics call ‘a moment of clarity.’ This is that ‘parting of...
by NADSP Administrator | Mar 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Stepping Into The Role Of A DSP As a DSP, we experience a diverse and intense series of emotions – both our own and those that the people we support share with us. It is important to acknowledge how these can affect us. It is perfectly okay,...
by NADSP Administrator | Feb 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Celebrating Our 100th Issue The Journal began as a result of a conversation between Dave and Channel, the assistant director of clinical services at Vita. Believe it or not, this is the 100th issue of the Journal. We want to celebrate by looking...
by NADSP Administrator | Jan 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Bullying and Social Violence People with Intellectual Disabilities can continue to experience bullying simply for being who they are. It can happen through peers, the public, the media, popular culture, and even by support people. As a direct...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 6, 2019 | Frontline Initiative, Guides
Frontline Initiative: Self-Care For DSPs A newsletter issue promoting self-care for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). To assist the people they support, DSPs must also take care of their own needs, health, and wellness. Incorporating self-care practices into their...
