Engagement in a full range of activities is part and parcel of a healthy basic lifestyle, which individuals with learning disabilities are entitled to. The purpose and outcomes of these activities will vary on the individuals’ abilities. Learning or development activities produce positive emotional effects, notably confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of personal value and purpose. Being involved in learning or development activities is fun and absorbing for individuals. It suggests it helps individuals to have positive experiences and develop important characteristics and abilities.
It also helps them grow into adults who have positive feelings about themselves and others. When children and young people have positive relationships with practitioners, it gives them emotional security, as they know that there always is someone who cares for them and to whom they can turn to. Thanks to this, children and young people develop trust in other people and their confidence grows, which enables them to better participate in activities as well as better handle difficult situations. When practitioners accept children and young people for who they are, it is easier for children and young people to accept themselves and develop good self-esteem. Also when children and young people feel confident and comfortable in their relationships with others and have a sense of wellbeing, it is less likely for them to exhibit unacceptable behaviour.
By encouraging an individual and offering positive praise to participate in a new activity, this can promote their general wellbeing, boost their confidence as by participating in a new activity this may enable them to make new friends and become more sociable. This would lead to the individual feeling empowered, By working in this manner it can have a positive effect on the individuals behavior and self worth. A behavior chart could be used to identify triggers to behaviors and positive reinforcement could be utilised to support the individual to cope at these time and help offer active participation which may encourage them to participate in future as well as reducing unpredictable behaviors. Another way to support an individual to participate in a new activity is to set goals with the individual and have rewards when they have achieved their goals so that the individual feels that they are working towards something,that they are at the center of their care and they can feel proud when they have achieved their goal which promotes their overall moral end self esteem. An individual may respond well to positive compliments relating to the activity, which may encourage the person to participate in a new activity, this could have a positive effect on their confidence and self
Whilst for some people, well-being may come in the form of family, for other socialising is what makes them happy. Mental well-being generally includes areas such as: life satisfaction, optimism, self esteem, mastery and
| 1.1.Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children ,young people and adults. One of the most profound experiences we can have in our lives is the connection we have with other human beings. Positive and supportive relationships will help us to feel healthier, happier, and more productive with our lives. Effective communication is the glue that helps you deepen your connections to others and improve teamwork, decision-making, and problem solving. It enables you to communicate even negative or difficult messages without creating conflict or destroying trust.
CU2940 Identify the features of effective partnership 1.1 -.Any information that is shared with other partnerships is for the benefit of the service user and their family, by partnerships working together and gathering all the information together it builds a bigger picture of the service users lifestyle . Each partnership may see different things in their visits to the family or when the service user goes to settings and clinics. So by all working together they can implement and plan for all needs not just one that maybe seen by one professional. For effective partnership to work they will need to have good communication written and oral, build positive relationships in terms of respect, good rapport and understanding, share information, maintain good regular contact, work together for the needs of the service user and have good working practice Explain the importance of partnership working with; 1.2 – Colleagues It benefit’s the service user if colleagues have a good working partnership, it creates positive environments where clients settle better. Also building positive relationships is good for when it comes to sharing information, everyone knows what each one is doing, colleagues can support each other and enjoy their job better and runs smoothly.
Check Point 1: Positive Psychology Themes Positive Psychology, in contrast, is concerned with the enhancement of happiness and well-being, involving the scientific study of the role of personal strengths and positive social systems in the promotion of optimal well-being. The central themes of Positive Psychology, include; happiness, hope, creativity and wisdom. To define them would be one’s own personal account and how they perceive each in their daily lives. I will take a look at all four from my perspective and define them as they are told to us from an early age of our lives. Happiness can mean several different things; joy, cheerful, bliss and hopeful.
Unit 216 1 Explain how individuals can benefit from being as independent as possible in the tasks of daily living. Being independent can give service users a sense of empowerment, higher self-esteem and more confidence which can have a large effect on a lot of aspects of their everyday live such as make them more sociable while out in the community, it is important to promote independence in all aspects of the service users life whether it is social or personal, in the home or out of the home, as it makes the service users quality of life greater and enhances their knowledge for anything they may wish to do in the future. 2 Explain how active participation promotes independence in tasks of daily living. Active participation can be used
2.1 Positive interaction - is positive reinforcement that allows individuals to take part in their lives in a positive way. Levels of help – this can be verbal instruction this is low support and when it is physical support
Each of these seven dimensions act and interact in a way that contributes to our own quality of life. Emotional wellness is the ability to understand ourselves and cope with the challenges life can bring. Intellectual wellness is the ability to open our minds to new ideas and experiences that can be applied to personal decisions, group interaction and community betterment. Occupational wellness is the ability to get personal fulfillment from our jobs or our chosen career fields while still maintaining balance in our lives. Physical wellness is the ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress.