knr 253 values clarification community reintegration service projects/volunteering
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KNR 253KNR 253Values ClarificationCommunity ReintegrationService Projects/Volunteering
Values ClarificationValues Clarification
Austin, 2009 Dattilo & McKenney, 2011Simon, Howe, & Kirschenbaum, 1978Stumbo Leisure Education booksMany activities on Internet
Values ClarificationValues Clarification“Everything we do, every
decision we make and course of action we take, is based on our consciously or unconsciously held beliefs, attitudes and values.”
Simon et al., 1978, p. 13 Sidney Simon = expert in VC
Values ClarificationValues Clarificationvalues = what we believe to be
importantclarification = to identify and make
clear what is importantValues are:
◦individual◦subject to change◦are demonstrated by the way we live (time,
money, and energy)
ValuesValuesA Value may be defined as:
◦A strongly held belief chosen from among alternatives
◦After careful consideration of the consequences of each alternative
◦That is both prized and esteemed◦Publicly stated◦Publicly acted upon◦And repeated in one’s daily living
Values ClarificationValues ClarificationWhat is Values Clarification?
◦Intervention consisting of Form of questioning A set of activities or strategies and An approach toward subject content
Purpose◦Assist individual become more clear
about their values/lives
Values ClarificationValues ClarificationVC helps people learn to become
aware of their values and sort them out, make choices on the basis of values, and take action based on values
Decide what to do with their Time Money Energy Being
Values ClarificationValues Clarification4 WAYS TO TEACH VALUES:1) Moralizing
◦ Placement of your values on others
2) Laissez-faire◦ No one value system is right, will eventually figure it out
3) Modeling◦ Teach values by the way you live
4) Values Clarification◦ Help people answer own questions and build own value
system◦ Not concerned with content of values but the process of
valuing◦ Assist in becoming aware of own values and standing up
for them
Valuing ProcessValuing Process
A. Choosing One’s Beliefs and Behaviors 1. Choosing from alternatives2. Choosing after consideration of consequences3. Choosing freely
B. Prizing one’s beliefs and behaviors4. Prizing and cherishing
• Do you feel good or are you happy with your choice?
5. Publicly affirming, when appropriate
C. Acting on One’s Beliefs6. Acting7. Acting with a pattern, consistently, and
repetition
Advantages Of Values Advantages Of Values ClarificationClarificationpractical and easy to get startedcan handle a variety of issuesnot very dangerousapplicable to a variety of functional
levelsstrategies or exercises can easily be
adapted to cover different issuesfairly “safe”
Criticisms Of Values ClarificationCriticisms Of Values Clarification
who chooses the subject matter? Ideally the client.
moral vs. non-moral issues. Is it appropriate to talk about moral issues?
no reliance on a particular therapy or body of knowledge
“should we be teaching values?"
FacilitatorFacilitatorAccepting, encouragingNon-judgmentalRespects right not to participateRespects responseEncourages honest responsesListens carefullyPromotes movement through 7 step
processRaises questions
We can be confused about our values in all life areas including leisure
To help clients clarify leisure values, TR professionals can use values clarification strategies
Values ClarificationValues ClarificationRELATION TO LEISURE EDUCATIONLEISURE AWARENESS (full of values)SELF-AWARENESS DECISION/MAKING
◦ Examples: WORK ETHIC VS. INABILITY TO WORK [RETIRED,
DISABLILITY] PERFECTIONISM VS WANTING TO ENJOY LIFE
[HAVING TO DO IT RIGHT] WORK COMES 1ST VS. FAMILY COMES 1ST.
Dattilo says:Dattilo says:TR can use 3 methods for VC
◦Individual clarifying response Not planned Encourages participants to think further
about ideas and beliefs
◦Group discussions◦Value sheets
OR combination of all 3
Values Clarification Values Clarification ActivitiesActivities
Strategies/Exercises can be easily adapted to cover different issues◦Coat of Arms:
Greatest achievement to date Leisure activity you enjoy the most
◦Bucket List 25 things you want to do before you are 50
Values Clarification Values Clarification ExamplesExamples20 Things I Love To Do
Clothes and Values◦List items of clothing/jewelry◦What I want my clothing/jewelry to
say about me◦What my clothing/jewelry does say
about me to others
Values Clarification Values Clarification ExamplesExamplesLeisure on Recreate Island
Other decision making activities
Values Clarification LabValues Clarification LabGroup session that focuses on
some aspect of decision-making◦Remember decision-making is more
complex that choosing activities of interest
ORUse values clarification activities
for some aspect of LE. Discuss which content areas of LE are most appropriate for values clarification
Community Community (Re)Integration(Re)IntegrationArmstrong & Lauzen, 1994Stumbo & Wardlaw, 2011
Community Community (Re)Integration(Re)IntegrationTerms that represent a loose
coalition of skills needed to reside in the least restrictive environment
Is not just about physical integration in a community setting or teaching someone to use public transportation
It is also about teaching self-advocacy skills, problem-solving skills, social norms, etc.
Community Community (Re)Integration(Re)IntegrationVariety of skill sets need to
transition for institutional settings to community settings◦Leisure education◦Quality of life
Pain management Finances
Community Integration Community Integration ProgramProgramArmstrong & Lauzen, 1994Armstrong & Lauzen, 1994Purpose:
◦Provide opportunities and experiences for the patient that promote the development & application of new knowledge, skills, & attitudes necessary for successful participation in daily community living
Goals◦Application of skills◦Socialization◦Problem solving◦Resource guidance
Community Integration Community Integration ProgramProgramArmstrong & Lauzen, 1994Armstrong & Lauzen, 19943 basic steps (after skills learned
in clinical setting & in tandem with leisure education program)◦Pre-test
Ability to verbally walk/talk thru steps for successful integration
◦Field trial Demonstrate skill in natural setting
◦Post-test Ability to remember problems & solutions
encountered in the outing
Community Integration Community Integration ProgramProgramModules:Modules:Community Environment
◦Environmental safety◦Emergency preparation◦Basic survival skills
Cultural Activity (at least 1)◦Theater◦Restaurant◦Library◦Sporting event
Community Integration Community Integration ProgramProgramModules:Modules:Community activity (at least 1)
◦Shopping mall◦Grocery store◦Downtown◦Bank◦Laundromat◦Community skills
Community Integration Community Integration ProgramProgramModules:Modules:Transportation (at least 1)
◦Personal travel◦Taxi◦Train◦Air travel◦City bus◦Bus station
Community Integration Community Integration ProgramProgramModules:Modules:Physical activity (suggest attend
1 at least 2 times)◦Aquatics◦Wheelchair sports◦Physical leisure activity
Individual Plan (at least 1 group & 1 patient directed)◦Leisure activity
Community Community (Re)Integration(Re)IntegrationPlan, implement and evaluate a
group session that focuses on skills needed to transition from institutional settings to community settings (e.g., self-advocacy, problem-solving skills)
Service Projects/Service Projects/VolunteerismVolunteerismStroud, Miller, Schleien, & Adams, 2006
Service Projects/Service Projects/VolunteerismVolunteerismPrograms where volunteering is
the target recreation activityEmpowers PWD to serve others
vs. being the recipient of servicesOutcome: increases in skill
development, self-esteem, social networking, sense of community & empowerment
Service Projects/Service Projects/VolunteerismVolunteerismRequires planningActivity analysisTask analysisFacilitator InclusionTeam building activitiesProcessing
Service Projects/Service Projects/VolunteerismVolunteerismPark districtsHumane societyOthers?
ProcessingProcessingHeart
◦Something that comes from the heart regarding what you learned today
Club◦Things that grew today (new ideas,
new thoughts, new points of view)Spades
◦Used to dig up new or old ideasDiamonds
◦Gems of wisdom from today’s class