Sunflower Community

We learn coping strategies at a very young age from those who surround us. Because of this, our learned coping skills can include both positive and negative ways to cope. If a person learns negative habits and coping skills, then a stressful event can turn into a disaster. The results of this can destroy a person's self-confidence and greatly impact their ability to cope in the future. Read more

This course covers the topic of difficult conversations. How to prepare, set ground rules, and what topics can cause a conversation to be "difficult". Read more

Documentation is part of the job duties in providing care. This is the same whether you provide care in their home, in a residential group home, a nursing home, a hospital, etc. Documentation is a requirement and it is in place to protect the individual, the person providing care, the company, and any programs involved. It is essential to a person's care that the care provider understand the components of good documentation. Read more

This course aims to provide parents of children with disabilities with strategies to enhance communication between themselves and school or service program staff. Read more

The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) online course delves deeply into its philosophy, history, and benefits, encompassing practical tips for working with children and exploring the advantages for individuals with disabilities. Participants will gain insights into the foundational principles, historical evolution, and versatile applications of EFT, creating a comprehensive learning experience. Additionally, the course provides supplementary resources such as a step-by-step guide and instructional videos to assist participants in developing their personalized self-guided EFT experience. Read more

This course is tailored for parents of individuals with developmental disabilities, providing essential knowledge and practical strategies to support the teaching of life skills. The program aims to empower parents to foster independence in their children and enhance their overall well-being. Parents will gain insights into the unique challenges faced by their children and acquire the skills needed to create a supportive home environment conducive to skill development.  Read more