Topic 9: DEVELOPING THE CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE CARE AND SUPPORT

Question 1

What steps should you take to help a vulnerable adult take risks?

Answer 1

1. Make sure they won’t hurt themselves
2. Encourage their participation
3. Help them learn the benefits of risk taking

Question 2

What is active participation?

Answer 2

Allowing individuals to participate in activities and relationships as independently as possible

Question 3

Name 3 benefits of active participation…

Answer 3

1. Greater activity levels
2. Increased independence and autonomy
3. Individuals have an opportunity to have a say in matters concerning their lives
4. Increased opportunities for social contact and interpersonal relationships
5. Encourages involvement and self awareness
6. Increased opportunities for learning and development of skills and knowledge
7. Enhanced wellbeing

Question 4

What are the secondary benefits of active participation?

Answer 4

1: decreased chances of being abused
2: decreased vulnerability

Question 5

What should individuals be supported to make decisions about?

Answer 5

Their care and support

Question 6

How can individuals be supported to make informed decisions?

Answer 6

By being given all the options that are available

Question 7

What should staff supporting individuals who can’t communicate through words be trained in?

Answer 7

Communicating in appropriate ways with individuals who do not use words to communicate

Question 8

What is important when inspiring and encouraging individuals?

Answer 8

To have a creative and imaginative approach towards helping different individuals