About Caring for yourself as a caregiver: Avoiding burnout through effective communication

Direct support work is the cornerstone of disability services and support. Direct support workers play an important role in supporting people with disabilities to lead self-directed lives in their community. It’s not only important to provide individuals with high-quality supports. It’s also important to care for yourself! Direct support work can be challenging, and stress and burnout are chronic issues in our industry. Join us for this four-hour training. We will cover topics related to disability justice, effective communication, providing person-centered supports, and caregiver wellness. These sessions are only for DSWs employed through Minnesota's consumer-directed support programs (PCA Choice , CDCS, and CSG). This training can be applied to the training stipend offered by DHS for eligible DSWs. Click here for more eligibility information.

To register for a training, email admin@minnesotadswtraining.com with your first name, last name, and 10-digit UMPI number. If you don’t know what your UMPI is, contact your employer/provider agency.