Let’s Talk: Balancing Joy, Boundaries, and Belonging: The Ethical Role of DSPs in Holiday Celebration and Connection

The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and honoring traditions, but it can also present unique challenges, particularly for individuals with intellectual or developmental disability, mental health challenges, dual diagnoses, or complex family dynamics. While the festivities offer opportunities for joy and togetherness, they can also amplify feelings of stress, isolation, and confusion. Direct support professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in balancing festive joy with dynamic, ethical care, ensuring the season is inclusive and supportive for everyone.

On this month’s Let’s Talk webinar, our very own Rachel Jacob joins John Raffaele to discuss her International Journal for Direct Support Professionals article, Balancing Joy, Boundaries, and Belonging: The Ethical Role of DSPs in Holiday Celebration and Connection. ASL interpretation will be available during the webinar along with closed captions.

For previous issues of The International Journal for Direct Support Professionals, click here.