Best Practices – Provider

Practice: This provider has implemented a new process for their monthly house meetings.  The residents have elected officers for the their meetings which include a President, a Vice President, a Treasurer and a Secretary.   The provider and residents both report  satisfaction with the process and the outcomes. They look forward to the next election.

Who Benefits? How? ​The residents have increased their ownership, independence and empowerment.  They are very excited about the process and are extremely proud of their accomplishments.  For example, when they chose to attend an event the treasurer researched the cost of the tickets, transportation, food,  etc and then brought  it back to the group for discussion. This provided her with the opportunity to use previous skills and learn new ones.  Everyone is involved but each person has a responsibility which increases their self esteem.  This process increases their self-worth,  their involvement in the success of the outcomes and their decision and choice making skills.

How could others apply this in practice? ​Anyone could apply this practice to their settings.