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Three Key Steps to Strength-Based Strategies with DIR® Principles: Inspiring Case Example of “Follow, Expand, and Elaborate”

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Clinicians, while many of us discuss providing strength-based care, it's easy to unintentionally lean towards deficit-based interventions. Despite good intentions, we might find ourselves trying to fix things. While this approach works well in an emergency room when dealing with a broken arm, it can be dangerously disrespectful when working with autistic clients. 

 

In our role, we're tasked with helping individuals overcome challenges, but it's crucial to avoid the mindset of fixing an autistic person. Join Jeffrey J. Guenzel, MA, LPC, as he delves into three key principles of DIR®—following the person’s lead, expanding, and elaborating—to showcase an effective model for strength-based care across various modalities. 

 

Using a case example featuring parents who applied these strategies with their son, unlocking his passion and transforming their family's world. This inspiring duo will vividly bring these clinical concepts to life by sharing their personal journey. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your approach to strength-based care. Register now! 

Here's What You'll Learn

  • Strength-based care vs deficit-based care trying to fix problems 
  • Effective model for putting strength-based care into practice 
  • Three principles of DIR® that can be applied to support consistent and effective strength-based care, no matter the specific modality is being utilized 
  • Risks and limitations of research and techniques    
    • This presentation is based on the clinical practice of DIR® which is an evidence-based practice.   
    • DIR® is utilized throughout the lifespan by many clinicians, but the RCT studies have focused primarily on younger children. 

Everything You're Getting

  • 2 hours of video content
  • Up to 2.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts

Jeffrey Guenzel, EdD, LPC

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Jeffrey Guenzel, EdD, LPC, has been the CEO of ICDL since 2013. Before joining ICDL, Jeff held key leadership positions in state government and served as an executive director of a very successful not-for-profit. Jeff is a professional counselor that has been providing mental health and human development services for over 30 years. In his most recent appointments prior to joining ICDL, Jeff was the deputy commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families and previously served as the director of the New Jersey Division of Child Behavioral Health. In these positions, he led many innovative initiatives including restructuring the service delivery system for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Prior to his appointments with the State of New Jersey, Jeff was the inaugural executive director of a not-for-profit agency providing wraparound care management services for children and young adults with complex behavioral health challenges. Under his leadership, the agency became one of the largest wraparound agencies in the United States, gaining him national recognition.

Jeff has been invited to speak at conferences and to teach courses throughout the United States and in countries around the world. In addition to presenting at conferences and teaching courses on clinical practice, he has also provided technical assistance on leadership and program development to organizations, schools, and governmental entities.

As a professional counselor, Jeff has specialized in children and adolescents, but he also has much experience working with adults throughout the lifespan. He has worked as a clinician at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers University) as well as in private practice. Jeff earned his BA degree in Psychology and his MA degree in Counseling from Montclair State University. Jeff is currently working towards his Doctor of Education (EdD).

Jeff has been legally blind or visually impaired for most of his life. In the 1980’s he competed nationally and internationally as a member of the USA Paralympic swim team.

Jeff provides a valuable combination of clinical knowledge and skill coupled with a proven track record of successful leadership. Underpinning this is a life-long commitment to serving others and promoting development for individuals, organizations, communities, and service delivery systems. Jeff has a deep appreciation for human diversity and has shown an unwavering commitment to creating a world where individual differences are embraced and everyone has the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jeffrey Guenzel has an employment relationship with the International Council on Development and Learning. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jeffrey Guenzel has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS059789
Duration:
2 hours
Copyright:
Apr 18, 2024
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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