Distance Introduction to Social Role Valorization

The Introduction to Social Role Valorization is an intensive workshop, which presents the idea of assisting people with disabilities and other devalued conditions to have positive social roles as a productive and helpful response to wounding life experiences. Social Role Valorization is a comprehensive theory which provides insights as to why certain groups of people become devalued in society, what life experiences are likely to befall people once they have become devalued in the eyes of others, why valued social roles are a powerful response in combatting the negative life experiences, and ten essential themes which can guide implementers in pursuing valued roles by, with, and for those practitioners desire to serve.

This foundational material is essential to those wishing to serve others in meaningful ways, and to those who are impassioned to make a difference in the lives of others. Many participants experience the learning within this event as the most helpful, inspiring, and clarifying body of knowledge they have been exposed to in their professional development, and it assists in long-term understanding and focus on being of service to others in ways that matter.

The workshop includes pre-recorded as well as live presentations, small and large group live reflection and discussion, online forums and resource materials. Participants should be prepared for significant presentations.

Week 1

Day 1:  Tuesday January 17, 2023:  9:00 am to 12:30 pm Live session with 2 additional hours of independent assignments
Day 2:  Wednesday January 18, 2023:  10:00 am to 2:15 pm with 30 additional minutes of independent assignments
Day 3:  Thursday January 19, 2023:  10:00 am to 4:15 pm A combination of live session and independent assignments

Week 2

Day 4:  Monday January 23, 2023:  3 hours of independent assignments prior to logging on for the live session from 12:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Day 5:  Tuesday January 24, 2023:  9:00 am to 2:30 pm Live session with 1 hour of additional independent assignment
Day 6:  Wednesday January 25, 2023:  9:00 am to 4:00 pm A combination of live sessions and independent assignments