Are you a newly appointed guardian who needs support navigating the day-to-day decisions that come with this important responsibility? Do you feel overwhelmed or confused by court documents, medical decisions or other issues that arise as you look out for the well-being of your family member or client? Join the Center for an informal, virtual support group. Facilitated by the...
Join us for our monthly Guardianship Networking Group, where guardians from all over the country gather for conversation among peers to share ideas and find answers. Each month we feature a new topic for discussion. We hope you can join us for this interactive networking group, as we work together to build excellence in guardianship. This month’s topic: End of...
Handout to be used during and after our “Guardianship Ethics in Practice” 3-hour virtual instructor-led training. This useful document identifies 3 categories of ethics and clearly defines the code of conduct for each. Examples and case stories help clarify how guardians and conservators are expected to make ethical decisions and then document them for future reference.
Infographic card reminds Guardians about the code of conduct for “client advocacy,” “medical decision-making,” and “business and finance decisions.”
COVID-19 taught us that Guardians need advanced communication skills in order to connect and advocate when face-to-face contact is limited. This research-based presentation shares proven strategies for gathering information, explaining complex medical topics, and making effective decisions when in-person contact is not possible. Objectives: 1. Participants will review the NGA Standards regarding involving a person in their decisions 2. Participants...
Join us for our monthly Guardianship Networking Group, where guardians from all over the country gather for conversation among peers to share ideas and find answers. Each month we feature a new topic for discussion. We hope you can join us for this interactive networking group, as we work together to build excellence in guardianship. This month’s topic: The Rights...
Guardianship Ethics in Practice teaches professional and family guardians how to make decisions that are good for the person under guardianship and for the guardian or conservator. Built on the principles outlined by The National Guardianship Association, this training shows practical ways to apply 3 categories of ethical principles. Participants will learn: 1) How making specific ethical decisions can protect...
This workshop is a 2-hour extended version of our “Achieving Equity for LQBTQIA+ People”. During this program you will be provided an overview of LGBTQIA+ disparities, demographics, and terminology, as well as key strategies for bringing high-quality care and services to LGBTQIA+ people. Participants will also learn about creating LGBTQIA+-inclusive environments of care. We will then focus on legal considerations...
Social identity determines how we label ourselves and others. It provides a sense of belonging to or exclusion from groups. Some groups have privilege, while others are marginalized. Characteristics like gender, race, age, and abilities influence interactions, opportunities, and outcomes for individuals under guardianship. Is someone included or excluded? Advantaged or disadvantaged? By gaining a better understanding of people’s intersecting...