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Mentoring a Spirit of Gentleness for Individuals with Disabilities |
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Reclaiming the Power of the HeartIn order to measure our progress toward an Individual's goals, Globe Star uses a quality-assurance assessment called "Reclaiming the Power of the Heart." This phrase expresses our aim of empowering each Individual by improving his/her quality of life with help. In the assessment, there are four "chambers" that equally balance a person's quality of life. They are: The first chamber looks at the Individual's satisfaction with his/her life and services. This allows the Individual to express how he/she feels about areas such as personal goals, relationships, and rights. The second chamber looks at the physical, verbal, and gestural signs of reciprocation that the Individual shows when interacting with his/her caregivers, such as responding to a caregiver's words or demonstrating one's self-esteem. The third chamber looks at the caregiver's interaction of teaching companionship and community, such as being an attentive listener and focusing on creating new memories with the person. The last chamber looks at the outcomes of the services provided in areas such as well-being, self-determination, and social inclusion. For more information, see the assessment entitled Reclaiming the Power of the Heart. |
