Kris Matthews is a researcher from the University of Kansas who is studying the experiences of Minnesota parents whose children have had challenging experiences in emergency room settings. Her study follows work already done in Minnesota by the Acute Care Transitions Advisory Council (ACTAC). She is looking for caregivers of kids with complex needs who may have had this experience. We are helping get the word out. Could you distribute the attached flyer to help her identify parents/caregivers that might be interested in participating in an interview with her? Eligible caregivers are reimbursed for their participation. This study has been approved by the KU Human Subjects board.
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Positive Supports Newsletters
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2024
- June 2024: Information on the MNPSP.org update and resource spotlight quality of life tools.
- May 2024: New resources from 2024 including presentations, recordings, and contextual assessment inventory. Resource spotlight cultural responsiveness.
- April 2024: Skill Building Plans Resource and resource highlight encouraging and building relationships.
- Tiered Approach to Trauma-Informed Practices Newsletter: Summary of training, presenter biography, topical resources.
- Motivational Interviewing Newsletter: Summary of training, presenter biography, topical resources.
- Integrating Positive Behavior Support (PBS) with Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Newsletter: Summary of training, presenter biography, topical resources.
- County Community of Practice Newsletter: Lead agency matrix tool and lead agency resources
- February 2024: New positive support training series for spring 2024, 2024 APBS Conference information, and resource spotlight on wellness.
2023
- Special Edition Newsletter Cohort Celebration: Thank you from DHS and ICI to cohort organizations, information on recognition levels, organizations recognized, and future recognition levels.
- DHS Thank You Video to Cohorts
- June 30, 2023: Implementation highlights on communication success and resource spotlight on listening.
- June 7, 2023: Implementation highlights on supporting staff and changing policy to reflect person- centered practices and positive supports and resource spotlight on mindfulness.
- May 2023: Implementation resources including key features associated with effective positive support implementation and information on planning your direct support staff training materials and recording.
- March 2023: Awards for TOET participation, information on the community- based positive supports training series materials and recordings on mnpsp.org, and goals from the MNPBS PATH 2022.